The CEO ABC Q&A

Kalyani Pillay is the CEO of the South African Banking Risk & Information Centre (SABRIC).

- Bruce Dennill

Added value: What do you do for fun?

Despite the tight schedules, I always find time for fun. I enjoy trying out new restaurants with my family or friends. We’re big foodies, so this ends up being very enjoyable. I also find it therapeutic to cook or bake, and I’m sure many will think I’m crazy, but I just love it.

Aspirational brand: Who were your heroes or mentors coming up through the ranks?

I have been fortunate to have always had inspirational people around me. Early on in my legal career, I was mentored by an interesting man who had spent about 10 years on Robben Island for his political activism – the late Kader Hassim. He taught me the ropes as a young candidate attorney, but also many other important lessons about life that remain with me to this day.