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A fter completing his Listening and reading about people The future looks uncertain, but
studies, Tromp joined who overcame obstacles helps him at the same time, it’s going to be
KPMG, where he did keep his eye on the ball. Brett says exciting for those who are able to
his articles and built the that he is inspired by people who convert negatives to positives and
foundation for his career. came out of nowhere and those take advantage of the opportunities
After his articles, he was who endured hardships, especially presented to them. That’s why
seconded as one of only two sportsmen. “People who were not I advise people to get out from
people that year to KPMG in the US given a lot, but made something behind the desk and start building a
for a period of six months, during out of it, those people are resilient,” solid network of people you could
which he had the opportunity to says Brett. exchange ideas with, and learning
work on impressive accounts. to do things you were not good at. I
always encourage
He only spent other CAs to
four years at take courses on
KPMG and then I derive my motivation from the topicsoutside
joined Discovery their normal frame
Health in 2003 of reference.
as a contractor Christian faith, and through that, I have Importantly,
in group finance. building a strong
Owing to his hard made it my mission to continuously personal brand
work, by 2007 he also means that
was appointed as you can give back
CFO. help improve others. to your company
His role in by mentoring and
society varies helping others,”
from being a says Brett.

church leader and Everybody can lead; that’s one When asked
planting crèches of the misconceptions about about the legacy he wants to leave
in informal developments, which leadership that should be behind, Brett says he wants to add
he facilitates with his wife. Apart dismissed, according to Brett. He value in people’s lives. “For me it’s
from that, he is also involved with also advises against relaxing once not about making tons of money,
the South African Government in in a leadership position. “Leaders but more about changing lives and
introducing corporate reporting need to constantly work on honing assisting Government in running
around health metrics. productive societies.”

“I derive my motivation from the their leadership skills. This is not His advice to the youth: “Treat your
Christian faith, and through that, only about them, but it also helps in job as if it’s your own company.”
I have made it my mission to running successful teams.”

continuously help improve others. Brett candidly admits that the
I love seeing people succeed,” biggest challenge for the younger
he says. “I also apply the same generation is being trapped in the
principles and rules at church and computerised and robotised world.
at work. I believe in putting people “People are likely to lose their jobs
first while, at the same time, because in the coming years, they
dealing with honesty and integrity.” will be easily replaced by machines.