Profit with Purpose: Transforming African Business with Tiekie Barnard

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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Tiekie Barnard, Founder & CEO of Shared Value Africa & Shift Impact Africa, as she reveals how businesses can drive both profitability and social progress simultaneously.
In this powerful interview, Tiekie unpacks the revolutionary Shared Value business model that's helping African organizations tackle pressing societal challenges while unlocking sustainable growth. From advancing gender equality in academic institutions to implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, discover practical strategies for creating meaningful impact.
Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or changemaker, this conversation will transform how you think about the relationship between profit and purpose in the African context.
#SharedValue #ProfitWithPurpose #AfricanBusiness #Sustainability
9 Mar English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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