South Africa’s financial sector is home to some of the most talented executives in the world. These individuals are responsible for managing the finances of some of the country’s largest and most successful companies. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 finance executives in South Africa in 2021.
- David Hodnett – Former CEO of Standard Bank
David Hodnett is a former CEO of Standard Bank, one of the largest banks in South Africa. During his time at Standard Bank, Hodnett was responsible for overseeing the bank’s operations in Africa and Asia. He has more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry and is considered one of the most successful finance executives in South Africa.
- Kagiso Lerutla – CFO of The City Of Ekurhuleni
Kagiso Lerutla was appointed as the CFO of City of Ekurhuleni in 2019. As the Group Chief Financial Officer of the City of Ekurhuleni, he is responsible for the effective management of an annual budget of over R50 billion. Kagiso Lerutla CA has demonstrated a commitment to excellence throughout his career and his testament to his exceptional leadership and financial management skills, as well as his ability to drive positive results that generate public value.
- Wendy Lucas-Bull – Non-Executive Director of Barclays Africa
Wendy Lucas-Bull is a non-executive director of Barclays Africa, one of the largest banks on the African continent. She is also the chairman of the board at Absa Group Limited. Lucas-Bull has more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry and has been recognized as one of the most influential businesswomen in South Africa.
- Maria Ramos – Former CEO of Absa Group Limited
Maria Ramos is a former CEO of Absa Group Limited, one of the largest banks in South Africa. During her time at Absa, she was responsible for overseeing the bank’s operations in South Africa, as well as its operations in 12 other African countries. Ramos has more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry and has been recognized for her outstanding leadership and business acumen.
- Sipho Maseko – CEO of Telkom
Sipho Maseko is the CEO of Telkom, one of the largest telecommunications companies in South Africa. He has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and has been recognized for his outstanding leadership and business acumen. Maseko has been responsible for leading Telkom through a period of significant growth and transformation.
- Ralph Mupita – CEO of MTN Group
Ralph Mupita is the CEO of MTN Group, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Africa. He has more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry and has been recognized for his outstanding leadership and business acumen. Mupita has been responsible for leading MTN through a period of significant growth and transformation.
- Doug Murray – CEO of MetLife Africa
Doug Murray is the CEO of MetLife Africa, a subsidiary of MetLife, one of the largest insurance companies in the world. He has more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry and has been recognized for his outstanding leadership and business acumen. Murray has been responsible for leading MetLife Africa through a period of significant growth and transformation.
- Jacques Celliers – CEO of FNB South Africa
Jacques Celliers is the CEO of FNB South Africa, one of the largest banks in South Africa. He has more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry and has been recognized for his outstanding leadership and business acumen. Celliers has been responsible for leading FNB through a period of significant growth and transformation.
- Johan Burger – CEO of FirstRand Limited
Johan Burger is the CEO of FirstRand Limited, one of the largest financial services companies in South Africa. He has more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry and has been recognized for his outstanding leadership and business acumen. Burger has been responsible for leading FirstRand through a period of significant growth and transformation.
- Gerrie Fourie – CEO of Capitec Bank
Gerrie Fourie is the CEO of Capitec Bank, one of the fastest-growing banks in South Africa. He has more than 30 years of experience in the industry
