Season 13 Episode 22
Dr Kershen Pillay on how GIFS is shaping ethical leaders for Africa’s future
05 November 2025 · 22:21 min
In this episode of Business Talk, Dr. Kershen Pillay, CEO of the Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS), joins Michael Avery to discuss how education and ethical leadership can transform Africa’s future. Dr. Pillay shares GIFS’s journey from a South African institution to a global player… with a presence in the U.S. and Canada, as well as its mission to promote integrity, innovation, and opportunity through financial education.
He also unpacks the Global Goals Africa Scholarship, a UN-backed initiative helping young Africans access world-class education in future-fit fields like AI, cybersecurity, and data science. Dr. Pillay explains how technology is reshaping learning, why adaptability is key, and how GIFS is nurturing ethical, responsible, and sustainable leaders ready to build a better Africa for future generations.
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