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…

Shapeshifter: FNB CEO Harry Kellan

Motheo Khoaripe interviews FNB CEO Harry Kellan, who reflects on his career from audit manager at Arthur Andersen to HSBC associate director, joining FNB in 2005, becoming CFO at 35, serving over a decade as FirstRand Group CFO, and now leading FNB since April 2024. He discusses his leadership phil…

Shapeshifter: Thembani Bukula, Chairperson of NERSA

On today’s Shapeshifter, Stephen Grootes picks the brains of NERSA Chairperson, Thembani Bukala, about his journey into the energy space. They also touch on South Africa’s electricity 'revolution'. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He…

Shapeshifter - Barry van Zyl, Global MBA programme lead at Henley Business School

Stephen Grootes profiles Barry van Zyl, Global MBA Programme Lead at Henley Business School Africa, finding out about how the rhythms of his life from touring with Johnny Clegg to shaping executive education inform his belief that leadership is less about control and more about creating resonance a…