BACKSTORY: Absa Group’s Bongiwe Gangeni
We question deputy CEO of retail & business bank at Absa Group Bongiwe Gangeni
What’s your one top tip for doing a deal? Be authentic and true to your values. What was your first job? I was a pharmacist intern. How much was your first pay cheque, and how did you spend it? R4,000. I gave some to my parents and spent some on a few personal items. I also managed to save a little. What was the one thing you wish somebody had told you when you were starting out? Always believe it’s possible. What are you reading at the moment? What’s the one book everyone should read before they die? I am currently reading Shoe Dog by Phil Knight and definitely recommend Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Your eighth wonder of the world? Doing nothing — be it self-reflection, meditating or reconnecting with oneself. Which phrase do you most overuse? "It’s really, really …" What is your biggest regret? Not always believing "I can". What’s the most interesting thing about you that people don’t know? I thoroughly enjoy a good laugh. What has been your worst purchase? I bought a Kindle, des...
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