How Nedbank executive climbed corporate ladder

[@jsikombe]

It's encouraging to see someone who is highly accomplished but doesn't try to use a lot of corporate-speak. Very related gentleman. Wish him all the best in the future.

[@takithetutor8300]

Super interview Xoli with Mr Thomas🤩

[@renekilner7712]

Ciko - huge respect. I love your gentleness, humility and the fact that you tell the nation that success does not come without hard work. Opportunities are created being in the right place at the right time but that too, comes from having the right attitude. A role model for all.

[@saneledlamini285]

Inspirational. Proof that you only need one person to believe in your talent and the rest you just put in work. Give people a chance!

[@OlebogengSeatlholo]

I never enjoyed an interview before as I di with this one - whew! The man has learned not to over sell his story and achievements. Much respect!

[@ianthomas7819]

Xoli Mngambi's this message is for you. [because your interviews always centre around the same thing. This gentleman had a childhood of very little, he does not speak of [previously disadvantaged, racism, apartheid, BEE] and all the other political BS that is thrown around by yourself. All he did not have he worked his butt off and deserves to be in his current position. Did not hide his money in the lounge, and was not on many BEE organizations for personal and financial gain. [Mr Nedbank Group Managing Executive for Retail and Business Banking Ciko Thomas, congratulations and well done.]

[@josejoaquim4928]

This is a true inspirational guy. More indiginal South African need to listen to this gentleman in life you got be daring and hustler. When he said he got himself in high school, it reminded me of myself back over 40yrs ago, that is also how I started primary school. I was raised by my mum and grandma, we were so poor my mom could only afford to put my older brother to school grade 1, So, I use to follow my brother to school, I use to wait outside the school for him on his school brake, I would play with my brother and his classmates at the of the school hrs I would then walk home with my brother. One day my brother's teacher after seeing me don't this for a while he asked me to get in to his classroom to start studying, and that is how I started primary school, the rest is history...in this world there are evil people,but, there are also good people

[@Carnyiso-Logistics]

A great business leader who is really inspiring. As a Nedbanker I am greatful to be under his leadership

[@ndubanesol111]

Wow, what a journey my fellow black brother. Surely this man is bright & smart.

[@TheINTERLECT1]

Beautiful interview! Someone who has had a taste of both entrepreneurship and corporate. Best blend of both

[@itumelengmakgetla1837]

Thanks to the both of you, this interview was pacey and really got to the nub in no time. Cheers.

[@powlly5738]

Great experience to share! In life, when you stand still you die. Keep walking. Keep trying something out. That is how you make your luck! 👏👏👏🥳 I hope you will rise to chief executive at NB. I've been with them since early working days and am a bee shareholder. All the best 👍

[@sibonilekhumalo7212]

Thoroughly enjoyed the interview, really inspiring story

[@carl4017]

What an amazing story. Beautiful inspiration to the younger generation

[@KnowledgeNdobela]

Thanks for exposing valuable information

[@AIRview2]

What a man! Please take lessons from him! Congratulations for beeing such a super human beeing

[@marthalubasi]

Who is this man? Very inspiring and motivating...

[@GrandMasterJay-n4f]

Being present and making all opportunities your break through

[@stanfordmthombeni1001]

Brilliant Ciko!

[@simonphiri1481]

No doubt an inspiring story from a humble gentleman.

[@matsobanemadiba6025]

I have read Marketing Textbook by Philip Kohler... It is 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@thembinkuna96]

After watching this interview in hindsight may consider switching to Nedbank. Something good is brewing there ❤

[@mosesmabele1255]

Amazing. Inspiring.👌👌👍👍

[@resegoseetemorakanyane3999]

Truly inspiring

[@sahngcobo]

I never thought people would choose Nedbank over FNB but I see why people are switching … it’s because of this guy

[@lyma3880]

That FNB very heartless bank.....I won't recommend it to anyone

[@mfanakithi2002]

Nice one Ciko 👏🏽…enjoyed it

[@SustainabilityAfrica]

Nice interview

[@AkhonaGaladla]

Best of the best

[@OHSOCOLDHERE]

how can i get in touch with him?

[@ayandasigxashe7198]

I love the outside the box thinking, not all West business models are “it” !

[@g.mgomza239]

I guess if work more harder next year i can become like this guy!😏 But the truth is only 00.01% can become like him in even in the minority caucasian population in these so called south African companies

[@MightyMike55]

Id like to see Xoli interview Malema with the same tone as is in this sponsored interview😅

[@fbones8232]

@newzroomafrika, your setup for this interview was appalling!! I am inspired by this man , highly influential and inspirational to me…! I want to work with this man! Brilliant mind!

[@io_inc]

So who owns the bank?

[@HRHSiyathokozaMweli]

Shareholders

[@MightyMike55]

This is a Nedbank sponsored PR interview 😂 Brown envelopes are running high and low for December bonuses

[@mabaker391]

Did he climb or was he carried? He's a puppet to dance to Rupert's tune...

[@khathumulweli4682]

Does Rupert own Nedbank. Why can't we celebrate one of our own without mention Rupert. You being narrow

[@mabaker391]

@khathumulweli4682 you are very welcome to your own opinions as I am to mine. I wish it was just a case of being "narrow" - then it wouldn't affect the whole country - but it does and will affect everyone more and more as time passes by

[@mabaker391]

@khathumulweli4682 there is an old African saying - it goes something like this "the sheep grow up fearing the wolf but at the end of the day, the shepherd eats them all". I think that says it all - dont you?

[@Nacifra7]

I agree with you sir...he seems intelligent , well spoken and oddly saying all the right things(mind you all his heroes are white blank sheets of paper)like a house ninja of note. If only batting for the right team was that simple in logic...we'd all be heroes...No villains

[@mabaker391]

@Nacifra7 thanks for your reply. I appreciate it. Its a very deep and dark rabbit hole that we can go down - if you are interested. For now - suffice to say that South Africa is a privately owned Corporation - registered in USA Johann Rupert is the CEO NIKKI OPPENHEIMER IS THE CFO and Cyril Ramaphosa is the spokes person (acting as the President) Cyril was planted in the position by Johann Rupert as much as we'd like to believe it was through the ballot box. Because Cyril is a willing puppet. He's got no power. These people surround themselves with like minded people, willing to do their bidding - instead of "best man for the job" and that is very sad because the poor people are the ones that suffer every time....

[@siphiwenkutha4033]

stjoe grootman im so glad i stumbled into this interview you have a new fan im inspired all the best i trully hope on day you get the top job