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Global Chamber Johannesburg In-person Meetup

When
Thursday, August 27, 2026
All day
Where

Southern Sun Sandton

123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng

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About this event

Global Chamber® Johannesburg In-person Meetup

Date: Thursday, August 27

Time: 17:30 – 19:30

Venue: Southern Sun Sandton, 123 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng

Welcome to a focused engagement designed for leaders committed to intentional and mindful cross regional growth and strategic partnership.

We're bringing together Johannesburg’s globally minded business community to explore strategic partnerships that unlock new markets, strengthen international networks, and create meaningful commercial opportunities. Attend to learn more.

Hosted By: Global Chamber® Johannesburg Chapter

Our Executive Director: Miller Matola

Speakers include: Stephanie Thesie, Head of Operations at Wendt Partners

Featuring: Doug Bruhnke, Founder & CEO of Global Chamber (joining virtually).

In partnership with Wendt Partners, Southern Sun Hotels and SCAN Display.

Speakers

Miller Matola - Executive Director of Global Chamber® Johannesburg

Stephanie Thesie - Head of Operations at Wendt Partners

Cesar Trabanco - Executive VP at Global Chamber®

Doug Bruhnke - Founder and CEO at Global Chamber®

Doug Bruhnke is founder and CEO of Global Chamber®. He's an entrepreneur, mentor and global connector focused on supporting Global Chamber® members to gain new clients, and enter into new markets.

Doug is a chemical engineer and an optimistic embracer of technology who has worked for decades as a global executive for DuPont and Phelps Dodge / Freeport McMoRan. He's had two expatriate assignments, one in Tokyo and another in Singapore, and he knows enough Japanese to travel comfortably to every corner of Japan, which he has, loving it!

Doug has also traveled to 65 countries, and his 40 years of global trade experience includes working for clients in every market segment including automotive, aerospace, industrial, semiconductors, healthcare, life sciences, mining, retail, food and beverage, technology and consulting.

Doug has 5 U.S. patents and his education includes a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah and an EMBA from Michigan State University. His affiliations include the Arizona District Export Council, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition and Global Chamber®. Doug is a German-Polish American born in Mount Kisco, New York, living in Phoenix and Los Angeles. He's been married 44 years, with a superstar daughter and grandson. Connect with Doug here.


About Global Chamber Johannesburg here