Executive Interviews
Putting people first: William Wolke
By Ashton KoblerBank First has been helping the community for more than four decades, and being customer-centric is CEO William Wolke’s favourite part of the job.
Banking on success: Gerrie Fourie
By Jacob GoldbergCapitec CEO Gerrie Fourie reveals how he has overcome intimidating obstacles and taken South Africa’s leading bank to new heights.
Planting prosperity: Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
By Julie CooperNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Chairman Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala uplifts rural India with financial support.
“We are agile but controlled, adaptable but structured.”: Darren Brown
By Oliver FeatherstonWith a powerful history of success behind Travelex, Managing Director ANZ Darren Brown believes the key to success is communicating this heritage to the team, and conveying its strengths to its customers.
Define your values and to apply them daily: Arnaud Lagesse
By Ho Yun KuanThe Group CEO of IBL Ltd, Arnaud Lagesse, shares how he manages such a diverse company and his ambitious goals to sustainably reduce poverty in Mauritius.
Trusted by families: Zaini Osman
CEOBy Ashton KoblerZaini Osman may be CEO of Endowment portfolio management company Warees Investments, but his focus is on more than finance: it’s on the community.
Thriving on failure: Sanjiv Bhasin
CEOBy Wendy KayAfrAsia CEO Sanjiv Bhasin sees opportunities not only in the constant disruption to the banking industry but in his own failures.
A welcome change: Mohamed Farid Saleh
Executive ChairmanBy Ashton KoblerThe Egyptian Exchange has a rich history, but Executive Chairman Mohamed Farid Saleh has even higher hopes for its future.
Driven by data: Anthony Rivas
Managing Director and CEOBy Sharon MasigeIn just three years, Collection House Group Managing Director and CEO Anthony Rivas has implemented a range of changes that have transformed the debt collection company for the better.
We’re focusing on setting a new course: Rebecca James
CEOBy Jordan MurrayThroughout her career, Rebecca James has juggled challenges while fundamentally transforming businesses, qualities that put her in good stead for the role of CEO of FlexiGroup
Quiet achiever: Caterina Nesci
Head of MarketingBy Sharon MasigeLa Trobe Financial’s Head of Marketing, Caterina Nesci, on the values that have guided the company’s success for nearly 70 years.