BFSI IT Summit Announces the Recipients of the Prestigious BFSI50 Awards

Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - 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 on November 20, 2024 at Qurtuba Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.

For more information about BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit and The BFSI50 awards, click on the Link.

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