Johannesburg, South Africa:
The BFSI IT Summit is excited to unveil the list of BFSI leaders to watch in 2024. This selection was made through a comprehensive process involving nominations, direct applications, insights from our database, interviews, company websites, and various public sources.
These exceptional leaders share a collective passion and steadfast dedication to driving meaningful change. They are making significant strides in areas such as Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Automation, inspiring others in their fields.
Meet the BFSI50 winners:
Mahlokileng Semenya, FNB, PMO Head
Faith Nokuthula Ndala, Standard Bank, Head of Technology Digital Solutions
Celia Mantshiyane, First Rand, Group Ciso
Kholeka Tsotsotso, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Chief Information Officer
Murendeni Nemukula, Bidvest Bank, Head: Mi Bi and Analytics
Arun Krishnamoorthy, Absa, Chief Information Officer
Raymond Tsongorera, Hollard Insurance, Head of IT
Theo Groenewald, Discovery Ltd, Head of Data Management
Makabongwe Siziba, Fasset, Chief Information Officer
Maele Masibi, First National Bank South Africa, Business Architect Head
Lazola Ndamase, Vodacom, Head of Data Enablement & Analytics
Meshack Ndwandwe, First National Bank, Chief Information Officer
Boris Ntini, Absa, Head of Technology
Fikile Mekgoe, Bidvest Bank, Head of Technology: Delivery & Testing
Rene Moodley, JSE, Head of IT and Operations
Nkosingiphile Mbeje, GPAA, Assistant Director: Information Security
Jacob Tshabalala, Woolworths Financial Services, Head of Data & Analytics
Itumeleng Makgati, Nedbank, Divisional Executive: Group Technology
Helene Bezuidenhout, GPAA, Deputy Director: ICT Information Security
Mandla Mbasane, National Housing Finance Corporation, CISO
Kulani Likotsi, Absa, VP Technology and Enterprise Data Management
Dhesen Ramsamy, Old Mutual Limited, Chief Technology & Data Officer
Phakama Makalima, Absa Life Insurance, Chief Information Officer
Thato Mafanti, Telesure Investment Holdings, Head of Information Technology
Sachin Surajbali, Liberty Group South Africa, Group Chief Information Security Officer
Zaid Parak, Discovery Ltd, Group Chief Information Security Officer
Trevor Govender, Standard Bank, Head: Process Excellence
Sheldon Kisten, Liberty Group South Africa, Head of Cyber Security Operations
Mandisa Thekokhitsane, Sanlam, Head of Alternative Customer Solutions
Ernst Taljaard, Discovery, Chief Data Solutions Architect
Stefanie Holman, Absa Relationship Banking, Head Product Development and Design
Lucia Buthelezi, Motovantage, Head of IT
Joseph Stokes,Telesure Investment Holdings, Group Head: Cybersecurity and IT Governance
Christoff Le Roux, Gobid Pty Ltd, Chief Information Officer
Duran Chetty, Hollard Group Risk, COO, CIO
Mandi Scott, Standard Bank, CIO Data and Digital
Nozipho Morajane, Bayport Financial Services, Group IT Risk & Information Security Officer
Pravesh Govender, JSE, HEAD: IT Service Delivery.
Daniel Adaramola, SunTrust Bank Nigeria Ltd, Chief Information Security Officer
Michelle Bisaro, Absa Group, Head of Digital Products: Consumer Products
Mfini Khaya, FNB, IT Executive Head & Joint-CIO
Leslie-Ann Snyders, Absa Group, Head of Data
Alicia Narainsamy, Santam, Executive Head: Digital Transformation & AI
Theodossios Mouchteros, Acumen Group Pty Ltd, Head of Information Technology Operations
Ndibulele Mqoboli, Momentum, CIO
Gideon Botha, Nedbank Group Limited, Head of Credit Systems and Specialised Projects for Nedbank Group Risk
Njabulo Ndaba, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Head of IT.
Lizelle Van Der Merwe, Standard Bank, Co-Founder and Product Owner, Powerpulse, CIB Digital
Likeleli Monyamane, Standard Bank, Head, Digital Programs, Digital & eCommerce
Tawanda Chatikobo, Absa Ltd, Head of Digital Banking
Ricardo September, Momentum Group, Head Digital Workplace Services
Ryan John, 1Discovery Vitality, Head of Operations
Vilen Muruvan, FNB South Africa, Head of Business Solutions
Wilma Crosson,Volkswagen Financial Services South Africa, Chief Information Officer
Ridwaan Rasool, Absa, Chief Analytics Officer
Nozipho Duma, First National Bank, Group Data and Analytics Programme Head
Nollie Maoto, First Rand, Group Compliance Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Aylon Byron Spinner, Standard Bank Group, Head of Technology Strategy and Architecture
Tsebeletso Mashau, Standard Bank, CIO Personal and Private Banking Africa Regions
Dolly Mphahlele, FirstRand Group, Head of BI and Datawarehouse
Dr. Gerbrand Breed, Absa, Head: Retail Risk Modeling, Measurement and Data Center
Kgomotso Rammutla, Woolworths Financial Services, Head of Digital and Payments
Thav Reddy, Absa Group, Group Head of Privacy
Vidhya Medapati, FNB South Africa, Head of Product
Hendrik Wiese, iMasFinance, Head: Information Security, CISO
Rohan Daya, Access Bank, CISO
Sibusiso Mbingo, PPS Insurance, Chief Information Officer
Viren Naidu, Hollard Insurance, Chief Information Officer
Shoaib Nathie, CIB, CIO
Dido Wa Kalonji, First National Bank, Chief Information Officer
Connect with BFSI leaders to explore digital transformation, industry trends, and emerging technologies at the BFSI IT Summit.
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