Stanislas Drochon: Head of Strategy & Transformation – Africa – Puma Energy.
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16680353/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Today Stan shares his experience in the energy industry in Africa. Stan is French and has lived in different countries in Africa. He has travelled to over 25 African countries and expresses his experiences and love of East Africa. He tells us the importance […]
Irvaan Maharaj – Business Development Manager for the Walvis Bay corridor group in South Africa.
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Martin Kaali Shipanga: Chairman- Namibia Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NCCI), Windhoek. Member of the High Level Panel on the Economy of the President of Namibia (HLPNE), serial entrepreneur founder and CEO of Shipanga holdings.
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Craig Irvine: CEO of Irvines Africa, YPO member and EY world entrepreneur of the year master class for Southern Africa.
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16365299/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Irvines has been operational for 65 years. It is an example of a successful family business which contributes significantly to creating jobs for low and middle class Africans. It also services a market of 20 countries in Africa. In this episode Craig Irvine joins […]
Emery Rubagenga: A Rwandan businessman with interests in mining, investment, HR and micro finance.
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16412642/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Mr. Rubagenga is a member of the Premier Leadership Organization of Chief Executives in the World: “Young Presidents Organization” & currently serves at its Global Board of Directors (YPO). In this episode Emery shares his experience doing business in Rwanda & Africa and the […]
Roland Kwemain: The Chairman of Go Ahead Africa Ltd. Leadership coach, Author and notable Speaker.
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16546304/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In order for one to operate and be successful in Africa where there are diverse cultures, it is important to have leadership skills, in particular; soft skills. These will help take the business further while building a great team. In this episode Roland takes […]
Raymond Chimhandamba: Internationally published FMCG expert, content creator, international speaker and thought leader in the hygiene sector in Africa.
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16130078/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Raymond Chimhandamba an African expert in FMCG, takes us through the diverse FMCG Markets in Africa. Check out this episode!
Felix Erken: CEO of Junkmail Marketplaces, entrepreneur, businessman, innovator and international speaker.
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16130330/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Digital businesses have experienced growth during the Covid-19 pandemic environment. Felix Erken has been a trailblazer in the digital space where he has been running a leading web based business since 1997. In this episode, Felix takes us through his experience in tech business […]
Carl Bates: Chief Executive of Sirdar Group, Author of; Traversing the Avalanche and The Laws of Extreme Business Success. An astute businessman and entrepreneur.
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16130210/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Many African businesses have ignored the role of a value adding board, yet implementing corporate governance and appointing a high-performance board can create exponential growth for any business. In this episode Carl Bates takes us through the corporate governance world, which he has been […]
Bako Ambianda: An Astute Businessman, Versatile and Innovative Entrepreneur, Chairman and CEO of Labacorp Group of Companies (LGA), International Speaker, Notable and Published Author.
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16129880/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3720633/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] After moving to the United States, Bako Ambianda began to realise and live out his dream. Bako will take us through the journey of starting a successful business in America, which has connected the African diaspora and fostered foreign direct investment in Africa. Check […]