In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh sits down with international business leader Michael Franklin to trace his expansive career across multiple continents and industries. From his early days leaving South Africa in the 1980s to leading major acquisitions and diverse business units globally, Franklin shares a wealth of knowledge on the evolution of leadership. The discussion centers on the importance of agility, the ”entrepreneurial” mindset within large corporate structures, and the unique opportunities found in the wake of corporate mergers. By examining both successes and the necessity of ”failing forward,” Hattingh and Franklin provide a masterclass in staying resilient and keeping one’s ”head out of the shell” to spot the next big break.