Dion Travers George

Mr George went to Wits University, after completing his undergraduate degree and compulsory national service; he entered the financial services industry where he built his career. During this time he was also a community activist, this later prompted his political career. He further acquired a BA (Hons), MBA (Wits) and DBL (Economics) degrees and an Advanced Certificate in Municipal Governance. His MBA research report received the Investec Securities Prize for the Best Research in the field of Investments. He joined the Democratic Party in 1995 and, in 2005, was elected chairman of the DA branch in Sandown, Sandton. After the 2006 municipal elections, he served the City of Johannesburg as a PR councillor on various committees, including housing, finance and economic development and municipal accounts. In 2008 he joined parliament and served on the Finance Committee. Since 2012 he has served as Shadow Minister for SCOPA.

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