In conversation with Gerrie Fourie – Chief Executive at Capitec Bank  

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Gerrie Fourie, the CEO of Capitec Bank, join us. Under his visionary leadership, Capitec has grown into South Africa’s largest bank by customer base, a feat that reflects not only innovation in banking but also a deep understanding of the South African consumer.
From economic pressures to evolving consumer behaviour, we’ll explore what Capitec’s data tells us about the state of the South African economy and what 2024 holds for households, businesses, and communities. How is Capitec adapting to meet these demands, and what lessons has Gerrie Fourie learned during his tenure that continue to drive the bank’s success?
16 Jan 2025 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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