Consumer Behaviour eKasi with Tumelo Chaka

Tumelo Chaka is a commercial strategist and entrepreneurial dealmaker known for turning opportunities into high-value outcomes for stakeholders. With deep experience in Financial Services, Retail and Executive Education, he currently leads FNB’s Entry Wallet segment, focusing on South Africans earning up to R36,000 annually. Previously at Nedbank, he headed Commercialisation for Emerging Payments and led Sales Strategy for Forex and Investments. Tumelo has carved a niche in creating innovative products for informal and emerging markets. Renowned as a visionary with expertise in international business, strategic investments, and market expansion, he has worked on deal structuring and advisory in China and contributed to global sales strategies. He is a thought leader in fintech, retail banking, and business education, and is often invited to speak and write on these subjects. Tumelo is pursuing a Ph.D. in Marketing at UCT (focused on decision-making in low-income FMCG consumers) and a master's in digital business at Wits. His speaking style is authentic and engaging, rooted in personal experience and strategic insight. Speaking Topics: 1. Policy Direction & Implementation 2. Socioeconomic Development 3. Corporate Governance & Ethics 4. Active Citizenship Tumelo Chaka Social Media: Instagram: iamdrtumelochaka Facebook: tumelo chaka About the podcast: Kasi Business Podcast is powered by TEA. A weekly business podcast that seeks to unlocking opportunities and practical resource tools to start and grow your business. We also profile corporate leaders, legendary black business leaders, industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The podcast is hosted by Bulelani Balabala who is an awarded entrepreneur, business speaker and author. This podcast is aimed at unlocking opportunities and practical skills for micro-enterprises, start up, small businesses while sharing insight with professionals and policy makers. For guest enquiries and partnerships, get in touch with us: E: [email protected] T: 011 572 1033