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Meet the Boss: Chris Kirubi, businessman, Kenya

How we made it in Africa talks to Chris Kirubi, a leading entrepreneur and investor in East Africa.

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on May 13th, 2013 at 09:05 am

Meet the Boss: James Mwangi, CEO, Equity Bank Group

“We need to look at ways to unlock the youth demographic dividend.”

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on May 9th, 2013 at 02:05 pm

Ebenezer Essoka, GM of Standard Chartered bank in Southern Africa, says local partnerships are important in Francophone Africa.

Meet the Boss: Ebenezer Essoka, CEO, Standard Chartered South Africa

“I am also a myth buster; when you say it can’t be done, I believe it can be done.”

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on May 8th, 2013 at 01:05 pm

Meet the Boss: Tony Sugden, CEO, Warrior Security

“Cashflow is king and I will admit there have been times when I have seriously wondered how to fund the growth.”

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on May 7th, 2013 at 09:05 am

Patricia Ithau is the managing director of L'Oréal East Africa

Meet the Boss: Patricia Ithau, managing director, L’Oréal East Africa

“Success doesn’t come overnight. A lot of people want riches overnight.”

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on May 6th, 2013 at 08:05 am

Meet the Boss: Richard Harris, president, South African Business Council

“There are no shortcuts to success; put in the hard work and you will reap the rewards.”

Published by Kate Douglas on April 22nd, 2013 at 10:04 am

Femi Oyetunji is managing director of Continental Re.

Meet the Boss: Femi Oyetunji, MD, Continental Re

“I find that the youth are in too much of a hurry. Successful businesses are built one step at a time.”

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on April 18th, 2013 at 02:04 pm

Meet the Boss: Ajen Sita, CEO, Ernst & Young Africa

“I have learned that one of the secrets of success is to surround myself with a strong team and people who are smarter than me.”

Published by Jaco Maritz on April 16th, 2013 at 09:04 am

Meet the Boss: Ravi Pokhriyal, West Africa head, Olam International

“Throughout my career, I have put lot of emphasis on building my teams and getting them involved in decision making.”

Published by Jaco Maritz on April 15th, 2013 at 08:04 am

Meet the Boss: Sim Shagaya, founder, Konga.com & DealDey.com

How we made it in Africa talks to Sim Shagaya, founder of Nigerian online store, Konga.com, and daily deal website, DealDey.com.

Published by Jaco Maritz on March 27th, 2013 at 08:03 pm

Meet the Boss: Simon Gicharu, founder, Mount Kenya University

“If I had not been fired from teaching I would probably still be in my comfort zone.”

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on March 27th, 2013 at 12:03 pm

Meet the Boss: Fred Robertson, executive chairman, Brimstone Investment Corporation

“Business is a long road and overnight success is never overnight.”

Published by Kate Douglas on March 12th, 2013 at 08:03 pm

Meet the Boss: Charles Brewer, MD, DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa

Charles Brewer, managing director of DHL Express for sub-Saharan Africa, answers our questions.

Published by Kate Douglas on February 23rd, 2013 at 10:02 am

Meet the Boss: John Kithaka, CEO, FEP Group (Kenya)

“Uniting for economic reasons will be the hardest thing if politics continues to take centre stage.”

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on February 21st, 2013 at 05:02 pm

Meet the Boss: Carolyn Carew, CEO, Born Free Media

“Believe in what you want to achieve, work hard, do lots of research, find the gaps, and then take the plunge.”

Published by Kate Douglas on January 31st, 2013 at 02:01 pm

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