
Listen to episode 3 of our sector-focused podcast series. 2024 presented many challenges for dealmakers in South Africa, as the country faced the impact of the national elections, muted economic growth, high interest rates and foreign exchange concerns. To discuss the evolving landscape of the consumer sector, Karen Van Der Westhuizen, Head of Consumer Sector for South Africa at Standard Bank is joined by Michael Dempster, Head of Consumer Mergers and Acquisitions at Standard Bank; and Zanelle Scheepers from the M and A team at Pepkor.