



Shapeshifter: Akhona Qengqe on leading KFC Africa in a changing consumer market
Stephen Grootes speaks to Akhona Qengqe, General Manager of KFC Africa, about her career journey to leading one of the continent’s largest fast-food operations and what it takes to run a business of that scale. From her early professional experiences to overseeing a vast franchise network and manag…

Shapeshifter: Top analyst to industry leader - Peter Armitage’s journey in SA’s financial markets
Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Armitage, CEO of Anchor Capital, about his remarkable rise in global financial markets, his 21-time top‑analyst ranking, and how he went on to build Anchor Group into a R250bn asset management powerhouse serving over 25,000 clients. The Money Show is a podcast hoste…

Shapeshifter: Gloria Serobe on leadership, upliftment, and building inclusive economies
Stephen Grootes profiles Gloria Serobe, Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of WIPHOLD, looking at her pioneering leadership at WIPHOLD, her extensive board service across South Africa’s major institutions, and the national impact of her work in economic transformation and women’s empowerm…

Shapeshifter: Adrian Maizey, Founder and CEO of Rand Capital Collection
Stephen Grootes profiles Adrian Maizey, Founder and CEO of Rand Capital Collection and the sole Starbucks licensee in sub‑Saharan Africa, a South Africa–born Harvard MBA and CPA with a distinguished private equity and hedge fund career (Leonard Green, RedBird Capital, ESL Investments), who has rapi…

Shapeshifter: Werner Stucky, CEO of Stubber and co‑founder of Jenny Internet
Stephen Grootes speaks Werner Stucky, about his journey from building dial-up connections in high school to launching Jenny Internet and later Stubber, and how his grassroots leadership philosophy — doing every job himself and staying close to the real work, continues to shape what meaningful leade…

Shapeshifter - Gary Kyriacou, CEO of Marble Hospitality
Stephen Grootes speaks with Gary Kyriacou, CEO of Marble Hospitality, for an in-depth interview exploring his career journey in the restaurant industry, his experience with business startups, and his leadership philosophy shaped by years of success in the hospitality sector. The Money Show is a po…

Shapeshifter - Ayabonga Cawe, Chief Commissioner of ITAC
Stephen Grootes speaks with Ayabonga Cawe, Chief Commissioner of ITAC, about the path that led him to development economics, from key career moments to the influences that shaped his views on trade, policy and growth. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter,…

Shapeshifter - Thebe Ikalafeng, Founder and Chairperson of Brand Africa
Stephen Grootes speaks with Thebe Ikalafeng, Founder and Chairman of Brand Africa, about the importance of African branding and telling Africa’s own story. Ikalafeng also shares his career journey, the lessons he’s learned, and how strong homegrown brands can change perceptions, attract investment,…

Shapeshifter: Lee Naik - CEO of TransUnion Africa
Stephen Grootes speaks to Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa, about his remarkable career journey, his approach to driving digital transformation across Africa, and the leadership philosophy that underpins his commitment to inclusion and innovation. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known…

Shapeshifter: John Hunt, co-founder of TBWA\Hunt Lascaris
Stephen Grootes speaks with John Hunt, co-founder of TBWA\Hunt Lascaris, following his announcement that he is retiring as TBWA’s Global Creative Chairperson. Hunt reflects on his 42-year journey in advertising, sharing lessons learned from building an agency that started in the boot of a car. The…