About me

Ruald founded CEO GOLF in 2010, beginning with a small group of business executives on a golf course. Since then, it has evolved into an exclusive series of golf tournaments and gatherings for CEOs. For over a decade, Ruald has proudly supported impactful charities worldwide, serving as a volunteer and brand ambassador. His career has been marked by numerous awards and recognitions. In 2022, Ruald received the prestigious President's Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden for his exceptional dedication to volunteerism. In 2023, he was awarded the South African National Order, The Order of the Baobab, by President Cyril Ramaphosa, in recognition of his global philanthropic contributions. President Donald J. Trump also acknowledged Ruald’s efforts in strengthening his community and the United States. Additionally, Ruald is a helicopter pilot and is married to Cinnedene. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS 2024 - Letter of Recognition from President Donald J. Trump. (45th and 47th President of the United States) 2023 - Official Statement by His Excellency Ned Lamont, Governor of the State of Connecticut for humanitarian endeavors. 2023 - South African National Order; The Order of the Baobab (GCOB), President Cyril Ramaphosa. (President of the Republic of South Africa) 2022 - President's Call to Service Award, GOLD (also referred to the President's Lifetime Achievement Award), President Joe Biden. (46th President of the United States) INTERNATIONAL 24/25 - World Golf Teachers Federation (WGTF) Top 50 Teachers 2023 - HPass Humanitarian Learner of the Year, HPASS* 2023 - Nomination / Henley & Partners Global Citizen Award 22/23 - World Golf Teachers Federation (WGTF) Top 50 Teachers 2022 - HPass Humanitarian Learner of the Year, HPASS* 2022 - Humanitarian Social Service Award, USA 2021 - HPass Humanitarian Learner of the Year, HPASS* 2020 - Global Humanitarian Award, USA *HPass is an initiative of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy and is overseen by a Steering Committee currently made up of 11 organisations: Bioforce, Centre for Humanitarian Leadership, CHS Alliance, Humanitarian Leadership Academy, Humanitarian Logistics Association, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Oxfam, Pearson, Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP), Violet Organization, RedR UK.