MBA student Netterine Venter explains how her views on business, sustainability and leadership transformed during her MBA journey at Stellenbosch Business School. In this interview, Netterine discusses: • How the MBA reshaped her understanding of ESG and business’s role in society • Lessons from practising both leadership and followership • How systems thinking improved her understanding of complex projects • The importance of critical thinking and learning from research • Why she chose Stellenbosch Business School: its commitment to responsible leadership • How the MBA strengthened her ability to serve clients creatively in her new role