Magda Wierzycka
Magda Wierzycka | |
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| Born | Magdalena Franciszka Wierzycka 1969 (age 55–56) |
| Nationality | South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
| Occupation(s) | entrepreneur, actuary, anti-corruption activist |
| Employer(s) | Sygnia Ltd., Coronation Fund Managers, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings |
| Spouse | Simon Peile |
| Children | 2 sons |
Magdalena Franciszka Wierzycka (born 1969 in Gliwice, Poland) is a Polish-South African billionaire businesswoman. She is the co-founder and CEO of Sygnia Ltd, a financial services company. She is the richest woman in South Africa, and is also known for her anti-corruption activism. In 2020, the magazine Forbes listed her among "Africa's 50 Most Powerful Women".