What happens when South Africa’s most successful CEOs, founders and business leaders let their guard down? What would they talk to you about in the evenings, over a coffee? 

In CEO Nights, bestselling author, board chair and seasoned business leader Nyimpini Mabunda explores these questions through the lens of his own 25-year leadership journey across Africa. Drawing on candid, unfiltered conversations with some of the country’s most accomplished CEOs, entrepreneurs and founders, he goes beyond individual stories to uncover the patterns, principles and mindsets that consistently shape exceptional leadership and lasting success.

This is not a collection of interviews. It is a synthesis of hard-earned lessons distilled from decades of leadership experience across industries, organisations and life journeys.

The result is a fascinating insight into the challenges facing the leaders of today, how they are addressed, and what those leaders are doing to prepare for tomorrow. Most importantly, it translates their wisdom into practical lessons for everyday life.

Part memoir, part masterclass and part career playbook, CEO Nights offers rare access to the triumphs, failures, decisions and defining moments that shaped some of South Africa’s most respected leaders. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nyimpini Mabunda is a distinguished pan-African executive, board chair, keynote speaker, and bestselling author with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, strategy, and leadership across African and global markets. Currently serving as the Chairperson of Schindler Lifts South Africa, Nyimpini has spent his career at the helm of major multinational organisations. His executive track record includes roles as Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom’s consumer business, CEO of GE Southern Africa, and CEO of Uganda Breweries (a wholly owned subsidiary of Diageo). He has also held senior leadership tenures at Procter & Gamble and Boston Consulting Group. Complementing his corporate achievements is a strong entrepreneurial background; as a former multi-unit franchisee, he successfully owned and operated Nando’s and AutoZone stores across South Africa, giving him a deeply practical understanding of frontline business execution.

Nyimpini is the author of the bestselling book Take Charge, which established him as a leading voice on professional advancement and personal accountability. He continues to foster critical business dialogue as the creator and host of CEO Nights with Nyimpini, a popular leadership platform and podcast that hosts candid, insightful conversations with some of the continent’s most respected business leaders, drawing a dedicated following of professionals and aspiring executives.

'CEO Nights: Insights on Leadership, Career and Growth from Top CEOs' is published by Tracey McDonald Publishers