Gerrie Fourie

Gerrie Fourie is the Chief Executive Officer of Capitec Bank, one of South Africa's leading retail banks. He has been instrumental in promoting financial inclusivity and innovation within the banking sector. Recently, Fourie has been vocal about the real unemployment rate in South Africa, suggesting that it could be closer to 10% if informal employment is taken into account, highlighting the significant role that informal economies play in the livelihoods of many South Africans.