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WHAT IS YOUR POSITION ON DOING BUSINESS IN AFRICA? Africa is a continent filled with opportunities. As a multinational, some of the key enablers for achieving business in Africa include collaborating with stakeholders, developing the human capital, integral business practices, and the delivery of quality products that speak to consumer needs. Of course, it also has its challenges but with an agile business model you are able to adapt and continue thriving. WHAT SKILLS DO YOU THINK LEADERS OF THE FUTURE ARE GOING TO NEED? Alongside a change management mindset, future leaders will need to embrace agile ways of working. Agile and adaptive leadership traits will need a new fully digital DNA spirit to be able to lead and inspire in an evolving VUCA world. WHICH FEMALE LEADERS INSPIRE YOU THE MOST, AND WHY? Indra Nooyi, who is the former chairperson and CEO for PepsiCo and board member of several big multinational companies, She has consistently ranked among the world’s 100 most powerful women. For me, she just inspires determination and has an internal activist mindset: stick to your dreams and you will accomplish the stars.
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