CEO Summit Uganda

What does “economic growth” really mean when people are still struggling to find work?

During the CEO Apprenticeship Programme delivered by CEO Summit Uganda, Prof. André Roux led a powerful and thought-provoking session at Stellenbosch University that challenged future-ready CEOs to rethink what progress truly looks like.

Leaders explored what is really happening beneath the headlines, from rising unemployment and growing public debt to declining productivity and widening skills gaps, while also examining how global uncertainty and economic shifts increasingly influence everyday leadership decisions.

The question that stayed with many participants was simple but confronting:

Are you leading for yesterday’s economy or preparing for tomorrow’s one?

This session went beyond economics.
It was leadership development in action by CEO Summit Uganda.

A new standard of board leadership is emerging. AI enhances the depth and speed of strategic analysis, helping leaders see risks and opportunities earlier. Human leadership provides judgment, experience, and values. When combined, the result is clearer direction, stronger decisions, and more resilient governance. The strongest boards of tomorrow will be those that embrace this evolution today.