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Leaders Unscripted

Welcome to Leaders Unscripted, where we speak candidly about what it really takes to lead a business transformation agenda today.

Across 8 compelling episodes, senior leaders from leading industries and organisations unpack how they’re navigating disruption, accelerating innovation, and delivering measurable impact.

From reimagining finance functions to crafting seamless customer journeys and embedding AI, these conversations go beyond the buzzwords to explore the real-world challenges and opportunities of transformation. 

Hosted by three of South Africa’s most trusted business voices: Aki Anastasiou (What’s Next?, MyBroadband), Michael Avery (BusinessTalk, BusinessTech.co.za), and Alishia Seckam (Smart Money, Daily Investor),  Leaders Unscripted is your front-row seat to unfiltered perspectives on what’s next in business.

If you’re a decision-maker looking for strategic inspiration and actionable ideas, this is the podcast that speaks your language.

In this series:

Episode 1: Why a customer-focused growth should lead strategy with Absa Group’s Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Punki Modise

Episode 2: Reimagining client experience EY Africa’s Clients and Industries Leader, Rod Wolfenden

Episode 3: The new CFO – considerations for finance transformation with EY Africa’s Finance Transformation Lead, Brynn Jordaan

Episode 4: Technology as a growth driver with EY Africa’s Consulting Leader, Hennie Human

Episode 5: Eskom’s impressive turnaround, and lessons on leadership with Eskom Chairman, Mteto Nyati

Speakers

Roderick Wolfenden

EY Africa Clients and Industries Leader
Believer. Thinker. Family man. Sports enthusiast who loves photography, reading and contemporary jazz music.
Johannesburg, South Africa

Brynn Jordaan

EY Africa Finance Transformation Leader
Lifelong learner. Mould breaker. Transformation evangelist unlocking the power of people impact. Tribe LGBTQ+, tennis player, writer and a proud finance geek.
Johannesburg, South Africa

Hennie Human

EY Africa Consulting Leader
Passionate about Africa’s diverse population and about helping to develop Africans to their fullest potential. Committed husband of 21 years and loving father to a perfect pigeon pair.
Johannesburg, South Africa

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