Being awarded this place on the exclusive judging panel recognises his position as a key influencer in the country's marketing landscape.

Padiachy has been with the group since 2006 and moved up the ranks to Senior Marketing Director in only six years. "I'm honoured to have been identified as an industry expert in the marketing space and to lend my input at this year's awards. The group acknowledges the honour associated with participating on this judging panel and recognises the great strides that we have made as a leading, benchmark setting brand in the market."

He has a MBA in Marketing Strategy from WITS University and a Chartered Marketer in South Africa, recognised by The Marketing Association of South Africa MA (SA).