Discovery Group Delivers 30% Rise In Profits

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Guest - Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery South Africa and Discovery Bank

Discovery has delivered record results, posting a 30% surge in profit and entering a new phase of scaled growth with its two main composites, Discovery South Africa and Vitality. We’re joined by Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery South Africa and Discovery Bank, to unpack the drivers behind this performance and what it means for consumers and investors alike.

We explore how Discovery Bank has reached profitability ahead of schedule with over 1.2 million clients, the role of AI in shaping healthcare and financial outcomes, and how the group is navigating challenges in global markets while sustaining growth across health, life, invest, and insure.
11 Sep 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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