Charissa Petersen

GCBR Advisor

Attorney • Conveyancer • Strategic Business Leader

Director of Infinity Strategic Business Solutions
Infinite Possibility Driven by Purpose

Overview

Infinity Strategic Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd is a female-empowered and female-driven South African organisation committed to driving transformative change with purpose and measurable impact. Our mission is to empower women, foster youth development, and lead social projects that create sustainable growth and lasting change in communities and industries across South Africa.

Vision

To be a leading force in advancing social equity, empowering marginalised groups, and cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration that drives sustainable development.

Mission

We are dedicated to building a society where every individual has the opportunity to thrive—with a particular focus on empowering women and youth. Through strategic consulting, engagement, and advocacy, we drive social impact and promote sustainable practices across industries. By leveraging technology and data analytics, we bring transparency and insight to social impact challenges, enabling informed decision-making and accountability.

About Charissa

Charissa is an admitted Attorney and Conveyancer with a BA and LLB from the University of Cape Town. She has over 16 years of experience across Legal, Compliance, Manufacturing, Mining, Financial Services, and Labour Law, and has held executive leadership roles at a luxury German Automotive Group and an International Mining Group globally.

Leadership Approach

Charissa is recognised for her ability to cultivate strong stakeholder relationships and lead with purpose, empathy, and accountability. Her leadership style fosters collaboration, engagement, and resilience across diverse teams and industries.

She has worked extensively across international borders—including Munich, Singapore, London, Toronto, Calgary, South Carolina, New York, and Namibia—delivering strategies tailored to complex, global environments.

Education & Credentials

• BA (Psychology & Roman-Dutch Law) – University of Cape Town (1996)
• LLB – University of Cape Town (1998, Dean’s Merit List)
• Admitted Attorney – Law Society of the Cape of Good Hope (2001)
• Admitted Conveyancer – Law Society of the Cape of Good Hope (2005)