Ackermann to inspire young peopleBank Windhoek –alongside Officeconomix- is bringing one of rugby’s biggest names to Namibia. Former player to address non-profit business breakfast meeting Bank Windhoek is a proud co-sponsor of a business breakfast where the internationally renowned Golden Lions rugby coach and former rugby player, Johan Ackermann, is set to address a not-for-profit business breakfast on Tuesday, 25 October 2016. This will be Ackermann’s first visit to Namibia.
Ackermann is known for his physical approach to the game.
In 2007, Johan Ackermann became the oldest Springbok to play for the South Africa side, at the age of 37.
After the 2007 World Cup in France, he was recalled to the Springbok squad to play against the Barbarians.
This was his last outing as an international player.
Ackermann bowed out of professional rugby on a winning note on 1 March 2008, when the Sharks defeated the Bulls 29 -15 at Loftus Versfeld.
He became the oldest player ever in Super Rugby history at age 37 years, 272 days.
Life changing
At this life-changing event Ackerman will talk about the pitfalls and challenges of fame and how to manage it.
At each breakfast table, two schoolboys will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with Namibian business leaders and gain valuable knowledge about the pitfalls that fame and fortune can bring.
Paul Oosthuizen, managing director of Officeconomix, said that due to Johan Ackermann’s outlook on life and the change he brought about at the Golden Lions, he is the perfect role model to explain to young people why there are no shortcuts in life.
“Johan is a person with a solid foundation and although he made mistakes in his career, he got back up and today can share his experiences with people from all walks of life.
“This event is not merely for entertainment, but is an event which could change the way people, and especially some of our youth, will see the future”.
When asked why Bank Windhoek has become a part of this event, Riaan van Rooyen, an executive at the bank, explained that the event speaks directly to what banking institutions subscribes to.
“As a bank, we very often see that people measure their quality of life and success in terms of possessions and money, whereas a successful life entails far more than that.
“Here is an opportunity for young people and established business people to hear how financial success and fame can have a negative impact and what one should do to avoid these pitfalls.”
The companies that came together to make this life-changing experience a reality are: Quanta Insurance, the title sponsor, Bank Windhoek, Safari Hotel, Amalgamated Group of Companies, Emmanuel Church, Sure Ritz Travel, Fresh Namibia, NMH and Kosmos 94.1.
Businesses who are interested in attending this event can contact Officeconomix, organiser of the breakfast, at 083 383 3333.