Greater Good South Africa

Board appoints current head of consulting, Bridgit Evans, to take over from Dean Hand as CEO of the GreaterGood group. Dean shifts focus to concentrate on special projects and guide the group through this transition as a member of the board.

After two years as CEO at the GreaterGood group, Dean Hand has decided to focus more intently on her key areas of interest within the sector and will be stepping out of the CEO role and into one of expert consultant. Dean will take responsibility for guiding the group through this transition as well as special projects including fundraising, our joint venture with Cadiz and the South African network for impact investing (SAII). GreaterGood’s board and management are delighted that Dean will be staying on as a trustee and director of the GreaterGood South Africa Trust and GreaterCaptial respectively.

“GreaterGood is an inspiring place,” says Dean. “The work we are doing right now is more innovative and is having a greater impact than at any time in our history and I am excited to now focus my energy on the emerging trends that are key to this.”  

The GreaterGood group’s trustees and directors have appointed current head of consulting, Bridgit Evans, to take over from Dean as CEO. Bridgit holds two degrees in psychology and an MBA from UCT’s Graduate School of Business. She has extensive experience in development and social entrepreneurship, having worked at Tshikululu Social Investments, GIBS and a special project at the World Bank Institute. Bridgit was recently awarded a prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship.

“GreaterGood and GreaterCapital are recognised as leaders in socio-economic development advice in South Africa,” says Bridgit. “I believe that economic growth that positively affects all citizens requires the collective wisdom of business, civil society and government. We play the role of catalyst in this area and are excited about what is possible as we grow our footprint both in the country and further afield.”

“On behalf of the board and management team, I would like to express our thanks to Dean for her admirable effort in steering the group through challenging times and for the incisive and professional way she brought the team together to achieve all it has over the last two years,” concludes Bridgit.

Dean adds: “We have a remarkable management team, a superb staff and wonderfully committed supporters. GreaterGood and GreaterCapital has become a recognised source of trusted giving and investment opportunities and advice, as well as advocating for positive social change, and I have full trust in Bridgit and her team to continue this vital work.”