Tshilidzi Marwala | Rector of the United Nations University

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We sit down with Professor Tshilidzi Marwala – renowned academic, author, and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg – to unpack what it truly means to be a CEO in today’s fast-evolving world.

With a career spanning leadership, artificial intelligence, and global governance, Prof. Marwala brings deep insight into the qualities that define visionary leadership, the balance between ethics and innovation, and the role African leaders must play in shaping the future.

25 Jun English South Africa Business · Careers

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