The big comeback: How Brett van Aswegen saved Wonga

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In this Business Unusual Podcast, Wonga CEO, Brett van Aswegen, shares the fascinating story of how they turned the business around in South Africa, going from payday lenders to short term lenders, repairing a damaged reputation, abandoning a ‘churn and burn’ strategy and pivoting to a digital marketing approach.

16 Nov 2023 English South Africa Business · Business

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