Transformational Leadership: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

Obtain first hand insights from a highly influential business leader, the former CEO of SAMSUNG Africa, Sung Yoon, a renowned author of a best-selling book. Engage in a Live Discussion with Sung Yoon, the former CEO of Samsung Electronics Africa, as he shares insights from his book, “The Samsung Man’s Path to Success.” With a remarkable 32-year journey at Samsung, Yoon chronicles the company’s evolution from a modest Korean electronics brand to a worldwide powerhouse. Discover the importance of embracing challenges and the pivotal role of effective communication in achieving success. Join us for an interactive session with this influential business leader, who joins us live from South Korea.

The Panelist

SUNG YOON – Former CEO and President – SAMSUNG AFRICA

As Samsung Africa’s former President and CEO, Sung Yoon was a first-hand witness to the company’s remarkable journey to becoming a global world-leading brand. Despite countless challenges, he turned Samsung’s Africa business into a success within four years. In a career spanning more than three decades, he contributed in numerous capacities, heading up sales not only in Africa but in three different overseas assignments.

In The Samsung’s Man’s Path to Success, Yoon offers keen insights that shed light on the challenges of making business decisions and taking calculated risks. He explores how to take a top brand forward and into new territories – both in terms of product, sales and marketing and in terms of new markets – and how Samsung successfully fosters a healthy, robust and infinitely creative culture.

NASEEM KATHRADA- Director of Human Capital – REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL

Naseem Kathrada is an accomplished professional serving as the Director of Human Capital at REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL. With over 30 years of experience in leading private and corporate companies, Naseem brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Before joining RBS, he dedicated five years to specialising in Leadership Development and Talent Management. Throughout his career, Naseem has excelled in various domains, including Human Resources, HR Consulting, Strategic Planning, and Organizational Development. His extensive background has shaped him into an exceptional leader, driven by a desire to empower aspiring leaders and managers to unlock their full potential.

Naseem holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, which he earned from the GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS at the University of Durban Westville. Additionally, he obtained a BA (Hons) in Industrial Organizational Psychology from University of Cape Town. His exceptional expertise lies in the areas of organisational development, talent management, strategic planning, and leadership development. To support his strong passion for leadership development, he excels in fostering collaboration with top professionals in sharing best practices in these areas to train and develop staff. With his strategic guidance and development initiatives, Naseem has successfully nurtured and cultivated a talented pool of individuals, aligning them with the strategic vision of the organisation.

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