# Mike Teke: Leading from the coal face

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Podcast: [So, You Think You Want to Be a CEO?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/so-you-think-you-want-to-be-a-ceo-7904018)
Published: 2026-06-22T10:26:42+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/news249/episodes/Mike-Teke-Leading-from-the-coal-face-e3l47u4
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## Resource

Mike Teke built Seriti Resources into one of South Africa’s most significant coal miners. Now he’s navigating the uncomfortable transition to renewables in a country that still depends on fossil fuels to keep the lights on. No consultants. No compromise. Just an expectation that his people show up with global best practice or don’t show up at all. This is a conversation about what genuine conviction looks like in an industry where everyone is hedging, and why being unreasonable is the only honest response to a global crisis. This series is sponsored by Discovery Bank. Follow all the episodes here . Editions drop on Tuesdays at 07:00.

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