Shapeshifter: David Shapiro’s more than 50 years in markets and why he’s not done yet

Stephen Grootes speaks to David Shapiro, Chief Global Equity Strategist at Otto1890, about his more than 50 years journey on the stock exchange, the evolution of investing from the trading floor to global digital markets, and why he still has no plans to retire. The Money Show is a podcast hosted …

Shapeshifter: Irshaad Kathrada on finance, leadership and South Africa’s future

Stephen Grootes speaks to Irshaad Kathrada, CEO of the Localisation Support Fund, about his leadership journey from global investment banking to industrial development and economic policy in South Africa. His experience spans across investment banking, fintech entrepreneurship, climate tech and gov…

Shapeshifter: Tax, Treasury and teaching: The life of Prof Keith Engel

Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor Keith Engel about his career journey, reflecting on his path from international tax practice and public service to academic leadership and shaping tax policy in South Africa and the United States. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and r…

Shapeshifter: Graham Wood, CEO of the V&A Waterfront  

Stephen Grootes talks to Graham Wood, CEO of the V&A Waterfront, about his career journey in hospitality, tracing his rise through some of South Africa’s most iconic hotel and leisure brands, and unpacking the leadership philosophy he has refined over the years - from driving large-scale transforma…

Shapeshifter: Ntebaleng Twala: Young, sharp and shaping SA’s finance future

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Ntebaleng Twala, Head of Finance, PPB Unsecured Lending, Standard Bank about a career that sits at the intersection of high-performance finance and purposeful leadership, from overseeing a R65 billion unsecured lending portfolio at Standard Bank to building platforms that …

Shapeshifter: Jeremy Sampson on five decades of building brands

Stephen Grootes talks to Jeremy Sampson, widely regarded as the “brandfather” of branding in South Africa, about a career that has helped shape some of the country’s most iconic brands over more than five decades. From founding the country’s first professional branding consultancy in 1973 to bringi…

Shapeshifter: Grant Locke on leadership and Volvo’s SA future

Stephen Grootes talks to Grant Locke, Managing Director of Volvo Car South Africa, about his career journey spanning more than two decades in financial services and mobility, and the leadership philosophy shaping his approach at the helm of the Swedish automaker locally. The Money Show is a podcas…

Shapeshifter: Uncharted waters - Charles Savage’s career journey and the leadership lessons behind his success

Stephen Grootes speaks to Charles Savage, CEO of Purple Group, about his career journey, from aspiring globetrotting accountant to fintech trailblazer and the leadership principles that shaped his rise at Purple Group. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter…

Shapeshifter: Natasha Sideris on how Tashas became one of SA’s biggest restaurant success stories

Stephen Grootes speaks to Natasha Sideris, founder and CEO of Tashas Group, about her entrepreneurial journey from growing up in a family of restaurateurs to building one of South Africa’s most recognisable dining brands. After launching Tashas in 2005, she broke away from traditional franchising m…

Shapeshifter: From Accountant to CEO - Cobus Loots on growth, strategy and leadership

Stephen Grootes speaks to Pan African Resources CEO Cobus Loots, about his extensive experience in the African mining sector, his steady career journey from chartered accountant to CEO, detail‑driven leadership philosophy, and Pan African’s strategic evolution, from the company's 2025 London Stock …