Fani Titi

Group Chief Executive, Investec

Search every verified Fani Titi interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Fani Titi, Group Chief Executive of Investec, has spoken about the need for stability and economic growth in South Africa as the country prepared for a new administration. In a June 2024 interview, he argued that the first 15 years of democracy were successful in growing the economy, but that the subsequent 15 years were not, and that the country needs a policy framework that engenders confidence and investment. He stated that if the economy grew at 1% more than the current trend, the fiscus could collect approximately 100 billion rand more per annum, and that a government choosing an anti-business policy framework could lead to higher inflation and make life harder for the most vulnerable. In earlier interviews, Titi discussed the structural challenges facing the South African economy, including electricity supply, logistics, and crime and corruption. He said that business is trying to help government address these issues. Titi has also spoken about his personal background, describing his life as "highly improbable" after growing up on a farm in the Free State. He has emphasized the importance of education, stating that if the education system continues to be irrelevant to the economy, the country will still be dealing with inequality and unemployment in 25 years. He has also described Investec's culture as having an "attitude and a sense of belief," and said he prefers people to make decisions and take responsibility rather than waiting for authorization.