{"id":881427,"date":"2026-10-27T08:58:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T06:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=881427"},"modified":"2026-10-27T08:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T06:58:25","slug":"timeprints-adrian-gore-unpacks-the-life-lessons-he-has-learned-as-discovery-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/881427\/timeprints-adrian-gore-unpacks-the-life-lessons-he-has-learned-as-discovery-ceo\/","title":{"rendered":"TimePrints \u2013 Adrian Gore unpacks the life lessons he has learned as Discovery CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this episode of TimePrints, the new podcast hosted by Aki Anastasiou, Adrian Gore discusses the most important personal and professional lessons he has learned on his remarkable entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gore is the Group CEO of Discovery, the company he started in 1992.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discovery was founded according to Gore\u2019s goal of making people healthier and improving their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The growth journey of Discovery has been remarkable, with the proudly South African business becoming a multinational financial services giant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, Gore has established himself as a leading voice in South African business and leadership circles and has won many awards recognizing his achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes being named Ernst and Young\u2019s Best Entrepreneur in 1998, South Africa\u2019s leading CEO in 2004, and the Sunday Times\u2019 Business Leader of the Year in 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also received Investec\u2019s award for considerable contribution in a career or profession in 2010, the Manex Award from the University of Witwatersrand Business School in 2013, and the Frost &amp; Sullivan Visionary Innovation Leadership Award for Africa in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Witwatersrand \u2013 where he completed his Bachelor of Applied Science \u2013 awarded Gore an Honorary Doctorate in Economics in recognition of his achievements and contributions to society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of his job, Gore is a leading voice in South Africa, sharing valuable insights and life lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most recently, he published his book, titled The Four Principles: Multiply Your Impact in Life and Leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Adrian Gore: The few decisions that change your life | TimePrints\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yw-_mFu3RMc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; 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