Robert Gwerengwe on electrification and the future of mobility finance
What's Next with Aki Anastasiou · 2026-06-17 · 35 min
Episode notes
In this episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou speaks to Robert Gwerengwe - CEO of WesBank about the forces reshaping South Africa’s vehicle finance and mobility landscape. Gwerengwe reflects on the leadership experiences that shaped him, from building new operations abroad to gaining broad banking exposure, and outlines his vision for a more inclusive, future-focused WesBank. The conversation explores electrification, the rise of Chinese vehicle brands, flexible mobility models and the growing role of data in structuring smarter finance solutions. Gwerengwe also shares how shifting consumer behavior, rising fuel costs and changing ownership preferences are redefining what mobility looks like in South Africa - and how financial institutions must evolve alongside it.
More from What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
All episodes →- Kuben Nair on youth employment, AI and South Africa's jobs future62 / 100
- What's Next powered by Deloitte - Omeshnee Naidoo on AI readiness for African CIOs65 / 100
- What's Next presented by Sigfox South Africa - Gregory Rood on the future of smart connectivity64 / 100
- Leon Theron on Lexus's pursuit of perfection in luxury motoring
- Siliziwe Mafika on building resilient and agile finance functions