Build the People
Dive into the world of leadership, culture, and people management in the South African context. Hosted by Christiaan van den Berg.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
Build the People
Latest Episodes
Inside KFC Africa: Building People, Leading Boldly, and Failing Forward (Akhona Qengqe)
How do you scale a leadership philosophy across 40,000+ people when your secret weapon is asking "What if we failed?"In this episode, Christiaan sits down with Akona Qengqe, General Manager of KFC Africa and the brand's first Black fema...
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Episode 7
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30:57
Why Pineapple Insurance Is Winning (And What Leaders Can Learn From Their CEO, Marnus van Heerden)
Most CEOs talk about building culture. Marnus van Heerden is actually doing it. As Co-Founder and CEO of Pineapple, South Africa's fastest-growing InsurTech, Marnus has scaled from startup to 140+ employees and R400+ million in funding....
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:04
How McDonald’s SA Scales People-first Leadership (Greg Solomon)
What does it take to lead 15,000 people without losing your values?In this episode of Build the People, Greg Solomon reflects on his 28-year journey with McDonald’s South Afri...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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40:14
Culture Over Convenience: The Bootlegger Leadership Story (Ricky Ruthenberg)
How do you build a brand that customers love, and a culture your people stay loyal to?In this episode, Christiaan van den Berg sits down with Ricky Ruthenberg, CEO of Bootlegger Coffee Company, to explore the leadership lessons behind o...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:38
Culture, Discipline & Risk-Taking: Inside Old School’s Growth with Daneel Steinmann
How do you build a people-first company without losing sight of performance and purpose?In this episode, Christiaan van den Berg sits down with Daneel Steinmann, Founder and CEO of Old School, to explore what it takes to lead with convic...
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Episode 3
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