Professor Sanlie Middelberg, Ph.D, FCMA, CGMA is a leading academic in qualitative research in management accounting and finance, often in the agricultural industry. She is a professor in the School of Accounting Sciences, Management Accountancy programme, and a Visiting professor of Sustainability, Risk Management and Finance at the Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln in the UK. As an NRF-rated researcher, she actively contributes to global discourse in her field, serving on CIMA’s R&D Panel and chairing the CIMA Southern African Regional Research Centre.

Prof. Middelberg has an extensive publication record in peer-reviewed journals. She has secured research funding from institutions such as AICPA&CIMA, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), and the British Council and has supervised numerous postgraduate students. She is an editorial board member for international journals and regularly presents at global conferences on financial sustainability, risk management, and corporate strategy. Her corporate experience includes investment banking in the UK and roles in the South African petroleum industry.

Prof. Middelberg is dedicated to advancing financial education, recognised with multiple excellence awards for teaching and employability initiatives. Her research and professional engagements shape management accounting education and practice, making her a respected thought leader in the field.