BFSI IT Summit Announces the Recipients of the Prestigious BFSI50 Awards!

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:

1. Mahlokileng Semenya ,FNB,PMO Head

2. Faith Nokuthula Ndala, Standard Bank,Head Of Technology Digital Solutions

3. Celia Mantshiyane, First Rand,Group Ciso

4. Kholeka Tsotsotso, Development Bank Of Southern Africa,Chief Information Officer

5. Murendeni Nemukula, Bidvest Bank, Head:Mi Bi And Analytics

6. Arun Krishnamoorthy, Absa, Chief Information Officer

7. Raymond Tsongorera, Hollard Insurance, Head of IT

8. Theo Groenewald, Discovery Ltd, Head Of Data Management

9. Makabongwe Siziba, Fasset, Chief Information Officer

10. Maele Masibi, First National Bank South Africa, Business Architect Head

11. Lazola Ndamase, Vodacom, Head of Data Enablement & Analytics

12. Meshack Ndwandwe, First National Bank, Chief Information Officer

13. Boris Ntini, Absa, Head of Technology

14. Fikile Mekgoe, Bidvest Bank, Head Of Technology: Delivery & Testing

15. Rene Moodley, JSE, Head of IT and Operations

16. Nkosingiphile Mbeje, GPAA, Assistant Director:Information Security

17. Jacob Tshabalala, Woolworths Financial Services, Head of Data & Analytics

18. Itumeleng Makgati, Nedbank,Divisional Executive: Group Technology

19. Helene Bezuidenhout, GPAA, Deputy Director:ICT Information Security

20. Mandla Mbasane, National Housing Finance Corporation, CISO

21. Kulani Likotsi, Absa, VP Technology and Enterprise Data Management

22. Dhesen Ramsamy, Old Mutual Limited, Chief Technology&Data Officer

23. Phakama Makalima, Absa Life Insurance, Chief Information Officer

24. Thato Mafanti, Telesure Investment Holdings, Head Of Information Technology

25. Sachin Surajbali, Liberty Group South Africa, Group Chief Information Security Officer

26. Zaid Parak, Discovery Ltd, Group Chief Information Security Officer

27. Trevor Govender, Standard Bank, Head:Process Excellence

28. Sheldon Kisten, Liberty Group South Africa, Head Of Cyber Security Operations

29. Mandisa Thekokhitsane, Sanlam, Head Of Alternative Customer Solutions

30. Ernst Taljaard, Discovery, Chief Data Solutions Architect

31. Stefanie Holman, Absa Relationship Banking, Head Product Development And Design

32. Lucia Buthelezi, Motovantage, Head Of IT

33. Joseph Stokes,Telesure Investment Holdings, Group Head:Cybersecurity And IT Governance

34. Christoff Le Roux, Gobid Pty Ltd, Chief Information Officer

35. Duran Chetty, Hollard Group Risk, COO,CIO

36. Mandi Scott, Standard Bank, CIO Data And Digital

37. Nozipho Morajane, Bayport Financial Services, Group IT Risk & Information Security Officer

38. Pravesh Govender, JSE, HEAD: IT Service Delivery.

39. Daniel Adaramola, SunTrust Bank Nigeria Ltd, Chief Information Security Officer

40. Michelle Bisaro, Absa Group, Head Of Digital Products: Consumer Products

41. Mfini Khaya, FNB, IT Executive Head & Joint-CIO

42. Leslie-Ann Snyders, Absa Group, Head of Data

43. Alicia Narainsamy, Santam, Executive Head: Digital Transformation & AI

44. Theodossios Mouchteros, Acumen Group Pty Ltd, Head Of Information Technology Operations

45. Ndibulele Mqoboli, Momentum, CIO

46. Gideon Botha, Nedbank Group Limited, Head Of Credit Systems And Specialised Projects For Nedbank Group Risk

47. Njabulo Ndaba, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Head Of IT.

48. Lizelle Van Der Merwe, Standard Bank,Co-Founder And Product Owner, Powerpulse, CIB Digital

49. Likeleli Monyamane, Standard Bank,Head, Digital Programs, Digital & eCommerce

50. Tawanda Chatikobo, Absa Ltd, Head of Digital Banking

51. Ricardo September, Momentum Group, Head Digital Workplace Services

52. Ryan John, 1Discovery Vitality, Head of Operations

53. Vilen Muruvan, FNB South Africa, Head of Business Solutions

54. Wilma Crosson,Volkswagen Financial Services South Africa, Chief Information Officer

55. Ridwaan Rasool, Absa, Chief Analytics Officer

56. Nozipho Duma, First National Bank, Group Data And Analytics Programme Head

57. Nollie Maoto, First Rand, Group Compliance Chief Data and Analytics Officer

58. Aylon Byron Spinner,Standard Bank Group,Head of Technology Strategy and Architecture

59. Tsebeletso Mashau,Standard Bank,CIO Personal and Private Banking Africa Regions

60. Dolly Mphahlele,FirstRand Group,Head of BI and Datawarehouse

61. Dr. Gerbrand Breed,Absa,Head: Retail Risk Modeling,Measurement And Data Center

62. Kgomotso Rammutla,Woolworths Financial Services,Head Of Digital And Payments

63. Thav Reddy,Absa Group,Group Head of Privacy

64. Vidhya Medapati,FNB South Africa,Head of Product

65. Hendrik Wiese,iMasFinance,Head: Information Security,CISO

66. Rohan Daya,Access Bank,CISO

67. Sibusiso Mbingo,PPS Insurance,Chief Information Officer

68. Viren Naidu,Hollard Insurance,Chief Information Officer

69. Shoaib Nathie,CIB,CIO

70. 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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