The Multiple Effect

The Multiple Effect is an unfiltered look inside the minds of the South African leaders building businesses, investing capital and creating long-term enterprise value.

Claire Keet sits down with CEOs, investors and business leaders to explore the decisions, challenges and insights that rarely make it into board papers or annual reports. Together, they unpack the thinking behind growth, value creation and enduring businesses.

Latest Episodes

Andrew Aitken | What Private Equity investors really look for before they invest

Andrew Aitken, Partner at RMB Ventures, shares what private equity investors really look for when evaluating founders, management teams and businesses, drawing on decades of investing experience to unpack the decisions, patterns and leadership qualities that consistently create long-term enterprise value.

Ashley Francis | He couldn't attend the University of Cape Town. But went on to become its CFO.

From the Cape Flats to billion-rand boardroom deals, Ashley Francis, Founder & CEO of Safricang Group and former CFO of the V&A Waterfront and the University of Cape Town, reflects on the decisions, challenges and leadership lessons that shaped his remarkable career.

Aaron D’souza | What the best CEOs understand about creating enterprise value

Aaron D'Souza, Value Creation Consultant at RMB Ventures, shares what private equity has taught him about building more valuable businesses. From leadership and brand to due diligence, portfolio strategy and the commercial decisions that drive long-term enterprise value.

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