About Me

I am a visionary entrepreneur, thought leader and philanthropist dedicated to driving positive social change. With a commitment to empowering youth, fostering innovation and uplifting communities, my leadership is inspired by a deep sense of adding value to the world, compassion and a relentless pursuit of excellence. read more...

Entrepreneurship

As the founder of Lionshare, my journey began with a vision that eventually grew into multiple businesses under its umbrella. It started with a bold step: using a credit card to buy my first investment property.

Leaving my corporate career gave me the opportunity to build on that beginning. I acquired my first block of apartments and went on to develop a property portfolio of over 1,000 units. Over time, Lionshare’s interests grew beyond property into other industries.

In 2020, I won the Ignite category of the EY World Entrepreneur Award Southern Africa. It was a proud moment for me and a recognition of the journey we had taken to build Lionshare.

Philanthropy

Since 2005, I have been supporting the less privileged in downtown Johannesburg. This initiative arose out of necessity when hunger and homelessness became significant social issues in and around our businesses. read more...

Ike Cha Foundation

PROBLEM

Africa’s future depends on the opportunities we create for its young people. I am committed to helping emerging entrepreneurs access the knowledge, mentorship, resources and networks they need to build businesses and become job creators. read more...