Full Name
Vishal Haripersad
Job Title
CESA President
Company
Consulting Engineers South Africa
Country (Work Address)
South Africa
Speaker Bio
Dr. Vishal Haripersad was elected President of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) — the representative body for 600 consulting engineering firms across the country — in November 2025. As Managing Director of Knight Piésold Africa, he brings over 25 years of experience in business leadership, infrastructure delivery, and industry advocacy across the African continent. He holds a Doctorate in Global Leadership and Management, and his presidency is guided by the theme: "If Not Engineers, Then Who? Reclaiming Our Purpose, Securing Our Future."
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