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50 BFSI leaders we honoured in 2024
The BFSI IT Summit has put together the list of BFSI leaders to watch in 2025 based on nominations, direct applications, information from our database, interviews, company websites, and other public sources.
They are united in their passion and unwavering commitment to making a difference.
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These inspiring BFSI leaders are making waves in their respective fields, from Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Automation
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50 BFSI Leaders we Honoured in 2025
Aaron Rosenpershad
Absa Technology Head of Governance and ReportingAbsa Group
Dr. Sizwe Gwala
Head of Data Governance & ManagementAbsa Group
Niren Mungar Ram
Chief Operating Officer and Lead Data AnalyticsAbsa Group
Dumisani Mzamo
Head of Technology: Cross-border PaymentsAbsa Group
Thav Reddy
Group Head Data PrivacyAbsa Group
Pragashani Reddy
Executive Director: DigitalAbsa Group
Arun Krishnamoorthy
Chief Information OfficerAbsa Group
Kulani Likotsi
VP Data Management and GovenanceAbsa Group
Oscar Jose Afonso
Director Technology and Cyber Risk Africa Regional OperationsAbsa Group
Phakama Makalima
Chief Information OfficerAbsa Group
Subash Sharma
Chief Digital Officer, Absa Personal and Private BankingAbsa Group
Xolisile Mannya
Executive :Channel PerfomanaceAbsa Group
Muhammad Ali Bhihkan
CIO, Absa Regional OperationsAbsa Group
Norman Nhliziyo
Head: IT Infrastructure and DevOpsAdumo
Phila Ndarana
Chief Technology OfficerAuditor-General of South Africa
Nozipho Morajane
Group IT Risk & Information Security OfficerBayport International Group Services
Alpana Sharma
Head of IT applicationsBayport Financial Services
Fikile Mekgoe
Head Of Technology: Delivery & TestingBidvest Bank Limited
Carlos Cortez Moodley
Head of Product (Founder) - Group Conversational Banking & USSDCapitec
Benji Barber
Head of SAP Technology and BasisDiscovery Bank
Mineshree Narsai
Executive Head : Technology/Data RiskDiscovery Bank
Theo Groenewald
Head of Data ManagementDiscovery Limited
Makabongwe Siziba
Chief Information OfficerFasset (Finance and Accounting Services Seta)
Hanli Grobler
Chief Information OfficerFinbond Mutual Bank
Nollie Maoto
Chief Data and Analytics Officer - Compliance OfficeFirstRand
Siya Gule
Head: Blockchain ProductFirstRand
Dr. Mark Nasila
Chief Data & Analytics Officer: Chief Risk OfficeFNB South Africa
Meshack Ndwandwe
Chief Information OfficerFNB South Africa
Prian Subban
Head of Client ExperienceFNB South Africa
Philip Theron
IT Head | Relationships, Service & AdviceFNB South Africa
Marianne Kekana
Chief Data and Analytics OfficerFNB South Africa
Maele Masibi
Business Architect Head | ConnectMe (CMe)FNB South Africa
Jaco Coetzee
CIOFNB South Africa
Sibusiso Mbingo
Chief Information Officerglu - A Division Of PPS Insurance
Thobekani Mthiyane
Head: Glacier Partners IT PlatformGlacier by Sanlam
Mbulelo Sochifa
Head of IT OperationsGlacier by Sanlam
Funwell Mwarazi
Director: IT Infrastructure (Acting)Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)
Raymond Tsongorera
Head of ITHollard Insurance
Khetha Cele
Chief Information OfficerIDFC
Hendrik Wiese
Chief Information Security OfficeriMasFinance
Jaybalan Goonahsylin
Chief Information OfficeriMasFinance
Siyabonga Mahlangu
Chief Information OfficerLiberty Health
Thabo Serame
Group CIO - Human CapitalMomentum Group Limited
Naseema Nosarka
Head of DataMomentum Group Limited
Mandla Mbasane
Acting Chief Information OfficerNational Housing Finance Corporation SA
Manesh Hari
Head of Cloud SolutionNedbank
Petronella Manzini
Head of Data Analysis - CDAONedbank
Winnie Mulli
Head Digital : Solution InnovationNedbank
Florina Maria Patil
Head of Group Technology RiskNedbank
Farhaad Amod
Executive Head: Group Risk Analytics (Group Risk)Nedbank
Mpho Chitapi
Head Legal: Group TechnologyNedbank
Gabriel Danda
Head: Data InsightsOld Mutual Insure
Andile Zikhali
Head Of ITOld Mutual iWYZE
Preston Soobramoney
Head Cyber SecurityOld Mutual Limited
Nizaam Majiet
Head of IT & Security Governance, Risk and ComplianceOld Mutual South Africa
Maphuti Setati
Head IT Business Service ManagementPostbank (SOC) Ltd
Lwazi Mboni
Head of ITPostbank (SOC) Ltd
Xolani Nxadi
Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO): RMB Client GroupsRMB - Rand Merchant Bank
Khutšišo Mhelembe
Head: Service Integration (Infrastructure and Operations)RMB - Private Bank
Katlego Mogoiwa
Head (Group) : IT Service ManagementSantam Insurance
Alicia Narainsamy
Executive Head: Digital, AI Insurance Solutions and Alternative Distribution PartnershipsSantam Insurance
Palesa Chuene
Head of Technology, Trade FinanceStandard Bank Group
Benjamin Tromp
Deputy Program DirectorStandard Bank Group
Ridwaan Arbee
Head of Technology, Equities and Retail ChannelsStandard Bank Group
Jabu Mashiane
Head: Data Governance (Personal & Private Banking Group)Standard Bank Group
Gladys Hlokomayo
Head of Technology Research & DemandStandard Bank Group
Prabashni Govender
Head of TechnologyStandard Bank Group
Mpho Moseki
Head, Data Governance and Metadata | Senior Data PractitionerStandard Bank Group
Thuthukile Rakharebe
Chief Technology and Operations OfficerStandard Chartered Bank South Africa
Daniel Adaramola
Chief Information Security Officer, CISOSunTrust Bank Nigeria Ltd
Joseph Stokes
Group Head: Cyber Security and IT GovernanceTelesure Investment Holdings (TIH)
Thobeka ‘Thobi’ Mushweshwe
Executive Head : IT PaymentsVodacom Financial Services
Wilma Crosson
Chief Information OfficerVolkswagen Financial Services - South Africa
Jacob Mosiuwa tshabalala
Head of Data & AnalyticsWoolworths Financial Services
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