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Adcorp: John Barry
John Barry, founder of Adcorp, went from owning a tea-room on the Durban beachfront to growing a company worth over a billion rand. He shares the lessons learnt along the way.
AngloGold Ashanti: Bobby Godsell
Former CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, Bobby Godsell, speaks to Juliet Pitman about turnarounds, crisis situations and the qualities of a good leader.
AngloGold Ashanti: Ian Heyns
Ian Heyns, newly-elected Boss of the Year and GM at AngloGold Ashanti’s Great Noligwa Mine, talks to Entrepreneur about leadership, inspiration and getting the most out of people.
Avis Rent-A-Car: Wayne Duvenage
Our business is about exceeding customer expectations and people are the differentiator on that score.
Business Partners: Jo Schwenke
The outgoing MD of Business Partners, Jo’ Schwenke, talks to Juliet Pitman about entrepreneurship, reading people and the importance of passion.
Coca-Cola South Africa: Onwell Msomi
Coca-Cola South Africa’s Onwell Msomi has over 20 years of experience in operations and general management. As GM of the FIFA 2010 World Cup, he is putting to good use his ability to take on a project, create a cohesive team and deliver sterling results.
Deloitte Consulting: Louis Geeringh
CEO, Deloitte Consulting
Euro RSCG South Africa: Lynn Madeley
CEO, Euro RSCG South Africa
FCB: Godfrey Morley
In the advertising industry, creativity and change are essential to stay ahead
Gibs: Nick Binedell
Nick Binedell is the founding director of the Gordon Institute of Business Science and the Sasol Chair of Strategic Management. Monique Verduyn finds out more about his enthusiasm for finding new ways to make ideas happen.
Herdbuoys: Peter Vundla
Jim Collins and Jerry Porras proposed the phrase BHAG – the Big Hairy Audacious Goal – in their article Building Your Company's Vision. A BHAG (bee-hag) is a “10-to-30-year goal to progress towards an envisioned future".
Hollard Insurance: Nic Kohler
Nic Kohler, CEO of Hollard Insurance, talks to Juliet Pitman about goals achieved, getting the best out of people and the year that lies ahead.
iBurst: Alan Knott-Craig Jnr
Alan Knott-Craig jnr, CEO of iBurst, speaks to Juliet Pitman about being the turnaround guy, the importance of an entrepreneurial culture, and ‘that letter’.
Imperial Car Rentals: Carol Scott
Carol Scott, founder and former CEO of Imperial Car Rental, talks to Juliet Pitman about the creation of the largest car rental company in South Africa.
Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market: Kgosientso Ramokgopa
Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market CEO and 2008 Boss of the Year, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, speaks to Juliet Pitman about leadership, vision and winning.
JSE: Russell Loubse
Russell Loubser, CEO of the JSE, talks about the global financial crisis, green shoots of recovery and the mark of a good leader in difficult times.
Kagiso Media: Omar Essack
Omar Essack, executive director of broadcasting at Kagiso Media, shares some lessons from a life in radio.
Kimberly-Clark: Garth Towell
MD, Kimberly-Clark South Africa
KreditInform: Robert Campbell
Robert Campbell co-founded KreditInform in 1982 and, in his role as sales and marketing director, has been instrumental in growing the business credit management company into a multimillion rand organisation. He shares some of his experiences with Monique Verduyn.
Kumba Resources: Dr Con Fauconnier
Retired CEO of Kumba Resources, Dr Con Fauconnier shares his thoughts on leadership and getting the best out of people with Juliet Pitman.
Kumba Resources: Dr Con Fauconnier
Retired Ceo, Kumba Resources
Maponya Mall: Richard Maponya
The name Richard Maponya is synonymous with black business in South Africa. Monique Verduyn met Soweto’s favourite entrepreneur to find out how he achieved his goals.
Mintek: Abiel Mngomezulu
President & CEO, Mintek
NOAH: Karen Reader
We all receive advice from people every day.
Ogilvy: Julian Ribeiro
Ogilvy MD, Julian Ribeiro, talks to Entrepreneur about liberation, hunger, staying focused – and what he admires most about entrepreneurs.
Pick n Pay: Raymond Ackerman
“You need 90% guts and 10% capital”
SAP: Pfungwa Serima
MD, SAP Africa
SAP: Pfungwa Serima
SAP CEO, Pfungwa Serima, talks about leadership, the year ahead and keeping a cool head.
South African Banking Risk Information Centre: Kalyani Pillay
CEO, South African Banking Risk Information Centre
TBWA Hunt Lascaris: Reg Lascaris
Reg Lascaris, co-founder of TBWA Hunt Lascaris, talks to Entrepreneur about driving vision, early tenacity and the power of floating a really big dream.
Thebe Investments: Likhapha Seliane
Likhapha Seliane, CEO of Thebe Investments, talks to Juliet Pitman about early lessons, the importance of people and getting through tough times.
Vox Telecom: Douglas Reed
Group MD, Vox Telecom
Webmail: Jeff Ellis
Success in business is often about arrogance – but there are some exceptions
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