The CEO X Factor

Secrets for Success from South Africa's Top Money Makers

CEOs can build up a business from nothing, or turn around a company that is on the verge of bankruptcy. Inspiring with their relentless drive, strong leadership, and innovation that can turn whole industries on their heads, they are the dynamos of our economy.

What is the X factor that ensures a CEO’s success?

KC Rottok Chesaina seeks to uncover the unique personality traits, business acumen, and leadership values that have turned CEOs into captains of industry. Based on extensive research and focused interviews with the leaders of some of South Africa’s top companies, including Vodacom, Bidvest, Capitec Bank, RMB, Dis-Chem, Discovery Health, Nedbank, Sanlam, Momentum, Curro, Exxaro, Harmony Gold and MTN, Chesaina’s book takes you to the heart of corporate South Africa.

With real-life examples, The CEO X Factor shows that reaching the top is about much more than money—it requires a very specific kind of character, straightforward strategies, a true focus on people and a value-driven approach.

©2023 KC Rottok Chesaina (P)2023 Jonathan Ball Publishers

Reseñas de la Crítica

"A fantastic opportunity to drink from the pool of excellence." (Bonang Mohale, president of Business Unity SA)

The blueprint of business success finally in an amazing SA context

I truly loved the selection of some of the most successful CEOs and leaders in the history of this nation and continent and with each chapter the underlying themes of the X Factor or Rules for Success make each story shine even more. A truly brilliant book