41. Sibongile Sambo
Vital Stats:
- Business: SRS Aviation
- Established: 2014
Up-and-coming fact:
Sambo’s pioneering spirit led to the launch of South Africa’s first 100% black female-owned aviation services company.
Although she initially started SRS as a provider of private aviation services to local and international clients, the company has since expanded its offering to include maintenance, sales and fleet management services to private jet owners. Sambo also seeks to increase the number of women in aviation through mentorship.