Creating Emerging Markets: Interview with Nicky Newton-King

Creating Emerging Markets

Date: October 4, 2023

Summary:

Nicky Newton-King, former CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, led its modernization, championing social responsibility. From navigating apartheid's legacy to transforming the JSE into a diverse entity, she influenced South Africa's economic landscape. Post-2019, she focused on education during the pandemic and now chairs Stellenbosch University's Council, emphasizing education's crucial role in shaping South Africa's future.

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Creating Emerging Markets: Interview with Nii Narky Quaynor

Creating Emerging Markets

Date: January 14, 2014

Summary:

Nii Narku Quaynor, known as the "father of the internet in Africa," founded Ghana's first internet service provider in 1994, pioneering internet access in West Africa. Despite challenges and conflicts with authorities, he played a crucial role in expanding internet technology across sub-Saharan Africa. In the interview, Quaynor discusses the early days of the internet, his contributions to ICANN, and his later ventures in website development and e-commerce, detailing his educational and professional journey in the U.S. and Ghana, including time at Dartmouth and the Digital Equipment Corporation.

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Creating Emerging Markets: Interview with Okechukwu Enelamah

Creating Emerging Markets

Date: June 1, 2021

Summary:

Okechukwu Enelamah, former Nigerian Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, speaks about his experience in Nigeria's politics and economy. He reflects on the challenges during his tenure as a government minister. He emphasizes the importance of economic growth in Africa and the role of the public sector in achieving this.

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Creating Emerging Markets: Interview with Omobola Johnson

Creating Emerging Markets

Date: December 7, 2021

Summary:

Omobola Johnson, Nigeria's first Minister of Communication Technology, discusses her journey from engineering to leadership roles at Arthur Anderson and government service. She emphasizes the need for collaboration in the ICT Industry and advocates for venture capital funding in Nigeria. Johnson also highlights her involvement in mentoring start-ups, her co-founding of WimBiz to empower women in the workplace, and the organization's growth and future initiatives.

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Creating Emerging Markets: Interview with Ouided Bouchamaoui

Creating Emerging Markets

Date: February 9, 2021

Summary:

Ouided Bouchamaoui, CEO of Hédi Bouchamaoui Group and former UTICA President, co-founded the Nobel-winning Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet. Her interview covers her upbringing in Tunisia, the family business's transformation, and her leadership in UTICA advocating democracy and gender equality. She addresses Tunisia's challenges under Ben Ali's rule and highlights the Quartet's pivotal role in shaping Tunisia's democracy. She also emphasizes ongoing issues such as political stability, reform, and building trust among the youth in Tunisia.

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Creating Emerging Markets: Interview with Peter Vundla

Creating Emerging Markets

Date: February 27, 2020

Summary:

Peter Vundla, co-founder of HerdBuoys, South Africa's first Black-owned advertising agency, reflects on his journey from apartheid-era challenges to founding a groundbreaking agency. HerdBuoys, established in 1991, focused on result-oriented advertising, contributing to nation-building campaigns and playing a key role in the 1994 election process. After merging with McCann Erickson in 1997, Vundla retired in 2005 and engaged in impactful social projects, addressing challenges of equity and growth in South Africa.

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Creating Emerging Markets: Interview with Peter Wharton-Hood

Creating Emerging Markets

Date: March 8, 2021

Summary:

Peter Wharton-Hood, former executive at Standard Bank and Deutsche Bank, reflects on his career, detailing Standard Bank's transformation, international expansion, and resilience during the 2008 financial crisis. He emphasizes the significance of Broad-Based Black Empowerment (BBBEE) and financial inclusion. In 2020, Wharton-Hood became CEO of Life Healthcare, navigating challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and drawing parallels between inclusion in banking and healthcare.

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Creating Emerging Markets: Interview with Reul J. Khoza

Creating Emerging Markets

Date: August 9, 2023

Summary:

Reuel J. Khoza, South African entrepreneur and academic, advocates for Ubuntu in business as Chairman of Dzana Investments. From reshaping corporate cultures to leading Eskom's transformation, his journey reflects a commitment to human connectedness. His recent publications delve into South African business history, Ubuntu philosophy, and the role of spirituality in leadership, providing valuable insights for aspiring business leaders.

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