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< Back Next Aven Naidu Aven Naidu is the Chief Executive Officer of the Avemel Group Aven Naidu is the Chief Executive Officer of the Avemel Group, a multifaceted business rooted in logistics, property and construction, and guided by a strong commitment to community upliftment. In his role, he steers the organisation’s strategic vision, inspires innovation and ensures that each division operates with purpose, collaboration and integrity. Aven was born and raised in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. He attributes much of his early development to the values instilled in him during his childhood. “From a young age, I was surrounded by people who worked hard and showed strong work ethic,” he says. This foundation encouraged him to pursue a career that would have an impact beyond profit. After completing his studies, he entered the transport and logistics sector. Aven recalls, “I entered a space that challenged me to think beyond moving goods and toward building long-term, sustainable solutions.” His first professional role was in industry at Sasol. This experience gave him insight into operational discipline and structure. However, his entrepreneurial instinct guided his next move. “I quickly realised that I wasn’t built to stay in my lane,” he explains. “I’ve always had the urge to think outside the box, explore new strategies, and take calculated risks.” That instinct led him to establish his own business, which later evolved into the Avemel Group. Aven’s personal purpose underpins his leadership philosophy. “My why is to create meaningful impact for our employees, our clients and our community” he says. He strongly believes that success should be collective rather than individual. “Avemel was founded on the belief that success is shared, not individual. I’m driven by a desire to create opportunities, empower people to realise their potential and build a legacy of integrity, innovation and unity.” One of his core beliefs is that everyone should fulfil their potential. “I can’t stand seeing people waste their God-given talents. My purpose is to help unlock them.” Reaching the twenty-year milestone of Avemel is among Aven’s proudest achievements. He reflects, “From humble beginnings to becoming a respected name in logistics and beyond, our journey reflects two decades of dedication, teamwork and faith.” What he values most is the growth of people within the organisation. “Seeing the people who started with us still growing within the organisation today — that, to me, defines real success.” He has encountered significant challenges throughout his journey. “The biggest challenge was sustaining our business during times of economic uncertainty, especially during the pandemic, while protecting our workforce,” he explains. “We overcame this by staying adaptable, diversifying our operations and prioritising our people. Transparency, communication and versatility became our pillars. By standing together, we came out stronger than before.” Aven believes the key to motivation lies in building genuine connection. He says, “I take the time to listen, to lead by example and to celebrate both small and big wins.” Even in difficult times, he reminds his team of their shared purpose and the importance of how every individual contributes to the bigger picture. “We focus on solutions, not blame. That approach builds trust, unity and resilience.” Leadership advice received early in his life continues to shape his actions. “The best advice I’ve ever received was: Never forget where you came from,” he shares. “It keeps me grounded and reminds me that leadership is not about authority — it is about service.” We must always remember “No single person is bigger than the business”. Aven draws his inspiration from both his family and his team. “I’m inspired by my late grandparents. Their humility, entrepreneurship skills, strength of character and faith in people shaped who I am today.” He also acknowledges the dedication of his employees. “I’m inspired daily by the incredible team at Avemel, who embody the spirit of hard work and commitment. Their drive reminds me that leadership is a responsibility, not a privilege.” Above all, Aven is deeply grateful to his wife, children and family for their unwavering support. “They are my strength and the reason I strive every day. My driving force in life is to build a legacy that my family can be proud of, one defined by integrity, impact and a commitment to uplifting others.” Looking to the future, Aven has a clear vision for the Avemel Group and for business in KwaZulu-Natal. “My vision is for Avemel to become the nation’s leading logistics provider, offering a service that covers the full spectrum of the supply chain,” he says. “I want to achieve this by embracing technology and integrating innovation across our operations.” Aven envisages a thriving economy supported by a strong logistics and infrastructure sector. “I want to see the logistics and infrastructure sector in South Africa flourish. This will create opportunities, strengthen trade and empower communities.” Avemel Group is positioned to contribute significantly to this progress. “We aim to play a central role in that transformation through investment, job creation and infrastructure development.” Relationships and integrity remain central to Aven’s leadership approach. He refers to a belief passed down by his late grandfather: “We make money; money doesn’t make us.” He has built Avemel’s organisational culture around this principle. “We value our clients and relationships above profit. While sustainability is essential, we believe that if we uplift our clients, they will, in turn, uplift our business. Relationships are the foundation of everything.” Over two decades, Aven Naidu has shaped the Avemel Group into a symbol of sustainable impact and purposeful growth. His journey demonstrates resilience, vision and humility. It reflects his belief that leadership is an act of service and an investment in people. 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KZN Top Business Leaders Read More KZN Top Business Portfolio, which proudly celebrates its 25th edition in 2024. Through this portfolio, we honour the outstanding leaders who are shaping the future of KwaZulu-Natal Allan Hirsch Allan Hirsch is the founder and chairman of Hirsch’s Read More Amanda Swana Amanda Swana is the managing director at Powerpoint Lifestyles Read More Anant Singh Anant Singh is the chief executive officer and chairman of the Videovision Entertainment Group Read More Andrew Barnes Andrew Barnes is the owner of Barnes Properties Read More Andrew Kruger Andrew Kruger is a director at DRG Outsourcing Read More Andrzej Kiepiela KZN Growth Coalition Read More Arvind Magan Arvind Magan is the chief executive officer of Arvind Magan and Associates Read More Ashley Bell Ashley Bell is the chief executive officer of Bell Equipment Read More Ashok Sewnarain Ashok Sewnarain is the chairman of IBV International Vaults Group Read More Aurelia Albert Aurelia Albert is the chief executive officer of Innovate Durban Read More Aven Naidu Aven Naidu is the Chief Executive Officer of the Avemel Group Read More Bashini Mahomed Bashini Mahomed is the chief executive officer of Dynamic Shipping Services Read More Belinda Putterill Belinda Putterill is the managing director of Use- it Waste Beneficiation Read More Benita Ardenbaum Benita Ardenbaum is the managing director of Benita Ardenbaum Attorneys Read More Bongi Mkhize Bongi Mkhize is the chief executive officer of the Natal Joint Municipal Pension Fund (NJMPF) Read More Brian Howarth Brian Howarth is the chairman of the Magnet Group Read More Brian Payne Brian Payne is a founding member at Think Tax Read More Captain Salvatore Sarno Captain Salvatore Sarno is the chairman of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Read More Chris Tyson Chris Tyson is the chief executive officer of Tyson Properties Read More Cindy Norcott Cindy Norcott is the chief executive officer of Pro Talent Read More Colette Tanner Colette Tanner is the chief operations officer at DRG Outsourcing Read More Damian Bradley Damian Bradley is the manager director of B-Active Events Read More Darren Maule Darren Maule is a leading radio personality on East Coast Radio Read More David Warmback David Warmback is an equity partner at Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys Read More David White David White is the founder and chief executive within the DRG Group Read More Dino Constantinou Dino Constantinou is the founder of Mediterranean Kitchen Read More Dr Kenny Naidoo Dr Kamalanathan (Kenny) Naidoo is the President of the Verulam Child Welfare Society Read More Dr Paul Kariuki Dr Paul Kariuki is the executive director of the Democracy Development Program Read More Ebrahim Patel Ebrahim Patel is the managing director of Magellan Investment Management and director at SiyaXoxa Technologies Read More Elvis Green Elvis Green is the owner and managing director of ND Engineering Read More Erlo Stegen In Tribute Read More Esay Reddy Esayvanie (Esay) Reddy is the group chief executive at the RR Group Read More Essa Suleman Essa Ebrahim Suleman is the chief executive officer of the Woodford Group Read More Frikkie Brooks Frikkie Brooks is the owner and managing director of Brooks Facilitation Services Read More Gerald Wells Gerald Wells is the owner Gerald Wells Hair Professionals Read More Grant Adlam Grant Adlam : Vision for KZN: Envisions further growth in KwaZulu-Natal by leveraging opportunities, fostering partnerships, and emphasizing the motto "success breeds success." Read More Hantie Plomp Hantie Plomp is the founder and director of Triplo4 Sustainable Solutions Read More Heather Flack Heather Flack is the impassioned business leader of Flair Accounting Read More Henk Duys Henk Duys is the chairman of the Duys Engineering Group Read More Ian McIntosh In Tribute Read More Imraan Noorbhai Imraan Noorbhai is the Head of Personal and Private Banking for Standard Bank in KwaZulu-Natal Read More Imtiaz Sooliman Imtiaz Sooliman is the chairman and founder of Gift of the Givers Read More Isaac Mbatha Isaac Mbatha is the founder and CEO of Sky Tents Read More Jacquie Bhana Jacquie Bhana is the owner of Jacquie Bhana Consulting Read More Jay Patel Jay Patel is the chairman of Royal Tyres Read More Jennifer Reddy Jennifer Reddy is the chief executive officer of Morar Incorporated Read More Johan van Deventer Johan van Deventer is the regional manager for LabourNet in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Read More John Chandler John Chandler is the founder and managing director (MD) of Lean Systems and Projects Read More Jonathan Naidoo Jonathan Naidoo is the chief executive officer at SmartXchange Read More Joudalle Govender Joudalle Govender is the chief executive officer of Argento Trading Read More Kashnee Sewnarain Kashnee Sewnarain is the chief executive officer, director, and technical specialist at Inspired Financial Management Solutions Read More Kervin Budram Kervin Budram heads up the finance department of Aberdare Cables Read More Lindiwe Rakharebe Lindiwe Rakharebe is the chief executive officer of the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) Read More Lorraine Dyer Lorraine Dyer is the managing director for Bata South Africa Read More Lubin Ozoux Lubin Ozoux is the chief executive officer of Sumitomo Rubber South Africa Read More Mandisa Pepeta Mandisa Pepeta is the founder of Qhakaza Africa Consulting Read More Mark Bielovich Mark Bielovich is the group chief executive officer of BMS Foods Read More Mark Gounder Mark Gounder is the chief executive officer of Hulamin Read More Marlene Powell Marlene Powell is a business coach with ActionCOACH Read More Mel Clark Mel Clark is the co-founder and executive director of Black Balance Projects Read More Melanie Veness Melanie Veness is the chief executive officer of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business Read More Michael Jackson Michael Jackson is the senior partner at Cox Yeats Attorneys Read More Michael Keats Michael Keats is the KwaZulu-Natal regional director of the Goscor Truck Company Read More Michael Wyatt Michael Wyatt is the former managing director of Bata South Africa and newly appointed as President of Bata Africa- Middle East and Bata Industrials Read More Michael Yeadon Michael Yeadon is the executive chairman of the Plennegy Group Read More Mike Newton Michael Newton is the chief executive officer of the uMgungundlovu Economic Development Agency (UMEDA) Read More Minenhle Dlamini Minenhle Dlamini, managing director of Gagasi FM, leads one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most vibrant regional commercial radio stations. Read More Minenhle Dlamini Minenhle Dlamini, managing director of Gagasi FM, leads one of KwaZulu- Natal’s most vibrant regional commercial radio stations. Read More Mohammed Rishaad Joosab ounder and director of Plastimed Liquid Packaging, has built one of KwaZulu‑Natal’s promising young manufacturing businesses Read More Moses Tembe Moses Tembe is the chairman of Bellamont Investments Read More Mpumzi Swana Mpumzi Swana is the chief operating officer at SAMAC Engineering Solutions Read More Mzuvele Mthethwa Mzuvele Mthethwa is the managing director of East Coast Radio Read More Naeem Asvat Naeem Asvat is the regional executive for SAICA Eastern Region Read More Nelson Govender Nelson Govender is the chief executive officer and chairman of the board at LHL Engineering Read More Nomfundo Mcoyi Nomfundo Mcoyi is the founder and CEO of Icebolethu Group, chairperson of the KZN South African Funeral Practitioners Association and is a shareholder at Scribante Labour Consultants as well as Blacksuits Read More Palesa Phili Palesa Phili is the chief executive officer of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry Read More Pat Moodley Pat Moodley is the regional manager for the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Read More Pat Symcox Pat Symcox is the owner, broker, and principal of RE/MAX Coast and Country Read More Portio Dlamini Portio Dlamini is the managing director of the Emakheni Group Read More Prakasen Govender Prakasen Govender is the group chief executive officer of PGA Architects, PGA Interiors, PGA Umhlanga Rocks Investments and Ridgeside Devco Read More Pran Shree Pran Shree is the founder and chief executive officer of Shree Property Holdings Read More Prasheen Maharaj Prasheen Maharaj is the chief executive officer and owner of Sandock Austral Shipyards Read More Pravina Coombs Pravina Coombs is the managing member of ThoughtFIRE Read More Premi Subramany Premi Subramany is the founder and managing director of Chemsol (SA) Adhesives Read More Pria Hassan Pria Hassan is the executive chair of the Women of Africa Group Read More Rajesh Lutchman chief executive officer of Siyaka Read More Raksha Laghari Raksha Laghari is the founder and CEO of AML Distributions Read More Rob Kelso Rob Kelso is the chief executive officer of SA Home Loans Read More Russell Curtis Russell Curtis is Head of Invest Durban Read More Saantha Naidu Saantha Naidu is the chief executive officer of Saantha Naidu Group Read More Shaaz Moosa Shaaz Moosa is the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of Supahot Geysers and MS Group Holdings Read More Shabir Chohan Shabir Chohan is the chief executive officer of Al Baraka Bank Read More Shabir Tayob Shabir Tayob is the chief executive officer of the Supertech Group Read More Shamla Pather Shamla Pather is the owner of Shamla Pather Attorneys Read More Terry Rosenberg Terry Rosenberg is the Chairman of Oakbrook Investments and Oakbrook Holdings Read More Themba Mpofu Themba Mpofu is the general manager at Radisson Blu Hotel Durban Umhlanga Read More Theolan Govender Theolan Govender is the regional manager for Afrisam in KwaZulu-Natal Read More Theuns Pelser Prof Theuns Pelser is the executive director at the Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) Read More Trevor Clark ActionCOACH Business Coaching Read More Usha Jivan Usha Jivan is the managing director and sole shareholder of BEESCORE Read More

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Nicholas Carroll 2021 Collection Nozuko Basson Regional Manager for Communities and Corporate Affairs Tronox South Africa Just having the courage to really push myself and push the boundaries for my team members so that we all work towards one single vision Read More Dawn Dunn Rugby Commentator and Businesswoman If you’re connected with your inner voice, you will be fine. Trust that voice more Read More Thalente Madonda Business Centre Manager for the Hibiscus Coast, Standard Bank KZN Your attitude determines your altitude. Be a sponge. Be prepared to learn at all times. Don’t work with a job description because it limits your growth Read More Laura Kelly Partner Cox Yeats Attorneys I am dedicated to providing great service to my clients. I have really found that I can do this best by getting a holistic view of the business I am assisting Read More Portio Dlamini Managing Director of Emakheni Cleaning & Industrial Solutions I would start a business that would not only be profitable and sustainable but a business that will empower people Read More Dr Nomusa Shezi Specialist Neurosurgeon at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital Sometimes you will not be celebrated along the journey; people celebrate at the end, but that does not make your goal impossible Read More Fawzia Peer Former Deputy Mayor of eThekwini Municipality, the Vice President of Minara Chamber of Commerce as well as the Chairperson of Minara Business and Professional Women Women are so powerful when we stand together; we are invincible together Read More Samantha Watt Founder and Owner of Say Watt Struggles are a stepping stone to your next place. When you have gone through the struggle, the prize feels all the more sweeter Read More Tracy Harker Founder of Funky Pants As long as we are having a fun lifestyle with lots of memories and being happy as a family, that’s all we really want Read More Fatima Moolla Centre Manager SmartXchange Port Shepstone We need to develop our young people to meet the needs of their generation and of the future, to create positive change Read More Mariam Manack Founder and Director of ITRAIN As with any entrepreneur, your experiences build you and that’s the way to get to the top of your pyramid Read More Marilyn Beuster Founder iTravelsmart, Marilyn Beuster Wellness and YummyKeto Health is your wealth and wealth is your health, and that’s what we need to teach to empower and influence others Read More Claudette Sigamoney Entrepreneur and Founder of of CiaLeeTeez (Pty) Ltd and Impilwenhle I just embrace life and live each day and take it as an opportunity to make things right, to empower others with my own life’s journey Read More Thandi MaThabethe Ngxongo Founder and Director of Thandekile Projects It is very important that you’re passionate about your career choice because if you do something that you are passionate about you are bound to succeed Read More Gayle Adlam Editor, KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Women 2021 Editor’s Note Read More Kim Woods Co-owner of Tyson Properties Durban You keep finding out new things about people, about yourself and about your team; it’s just about applying that to everyday life Read More Louisa Garland Managing Director, Imperial Armour Embrace change as an opportunity to learn, to improve, to make a difference in others’ lives as well as in your own and to grow Read More Fée Halsted Founder of Ardmore and Creative Director of Ardmore Ceramics Studio Together everyone achieves more. Don’t be afraid to give someone responsibility, more often than not, they rise to their position Read More Lindsay Hopkins Humanitarian My drive has always been compassion, humanity and just trying to save the environment, because I do feel that we are on borrowed time Read More Femada Shamam CEO Tafta (The Association of the Aged) Forgive yourself, you will make mistakes, don’t dwell on them. We can’t waste our energies on things that we can’t control Read More Monique Labat Founder of Monique Labat Consulting Being mindful to others stands you in good stead. Rather ask questions and listen to those responses Read More Thobeka Dlongolo Managing Director Biza iAfrica Consultants If you have the passion and the focus, and if you have the dream; you can take yourself to a better level and independence Read More Donna Barnard Business Owner and Founder of Greenheart Organics Pty Ltd and Organic Farmer, Member of PGSSA / Greenpeace Activist We all need to play our part in making positive social, environmental and economic changes by supporting local and ethical producers Read More Esay Reddy CEO RR Group I have found that determination and a strong mindset can get you anywhere you want to go Read More Judy Stuart Founder of Future Farmers If you put someone in a position or a job where they don’t have an interest or the passion, they are never actually going to be happy Read More Nozibele Sogoni Founder and Managing Director of Nozibele Solutions If you know who you are internally, the power that you have will motivate you to get going and succeed Read More Nomfundo Xaba Broadcaster and Change Agent One of the beauties about life is that if your passion and your heart are focused on something, somehow the universe brings it to you Read More Portia Mthembu Head, Private Clients (Non-Metro) within Consumer & High Net Worth Clients (CHNW), Msunduzi Area, KZN Identify a career path that is in-line with who you are, that ignites passion in you as well as purpose Read More Mano Singh Executive Head of Insurance, Asset Management and Fiduciary, Standard Bank, KwaZulu-Natal It’s critical and pivotal that if you want to grow and aspire into leadership roles to have a fully rounded education and knowledge around critical aspects Read More Nomfundo Mcoyi CEO of the Icebolethu Group Don’t take shortcuts, they’re not the answer. Work hard, be professional and do things the right way, and for the right reasons Read More Nicky Thompson Head of Prestige Banking for Standard Bank KwaZulu-Natal I am energised by learning and sharing my knowledge; helping others build their own unique brand Read More Catherine Clark Owner and Founder of The Harvest Table While we may not have much control over the things around us, the good news is that we can still take care of ourselves Read More

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