About
A global banking professional with more than 20 years of experience gained at systemically significant financial institutions, across business lines and lines of defence in both developed and developing markets. Gained diverse and enterprise-wide experience through a combination of independent second line of defense roles and front-line business roles. In the first line led client facing businesses across Corporate, Commercial and Private Banking delivering cumulative annual revenues of CA$780m, on a balance sheet of CA$9bn. In the second line, fulfilled roles in Compliance and Risk. A relationship builder that has led regulatory engagements across Africa, the UK, US and Canada. A values based, solution driven leader experienced at developing strategy, implementing transformational initiatives whilst leveraging deep governance and risk management expertise to achieve regulatory compliance. Participated on the Board of the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) for 5 years helping the industry deliver its policy and regulatory advocacy objectives. An accomplished people leader with experience leading both large customer-facing teams as well as smaller specialized teams through change whilst maintaining engagement and performance. Chaired the Board of 2 regulated non-banking subsidiaries within the Barclays Africa Group. Passionate about the growth and development of young people and social entrepreneurship. As a Chair at TEC Canada, leverages extensive leadership expertise to mentor and coach CEOs and senior executives of high-growth companies. .
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Minerva had 0 employees in 2020. Today, I’m surrounded by an army of bada$$ humans defending the world from dealers, traffickers, and…
Minerva had 0 employees in 2020. Today, I’m surrounded by an army of bada$$ humans defending the world from dealers, traffickers, and…
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An insightful testimonial on the power of Peers and of TEC Canada by Paul Drouillard, ACG, P.Adm, CPA, CGA a prior member - who after four years of…
An insightful testimonial on the power of Peers and of TEC Canada by Paul Drouillard, ACG, P.Adm, CPA, CGA a prior member - who after four years of…
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This week I spent time at TEC Canada head office in Calgary working with a few new TEC Chairs that are getting ready to launch their new peer groups,…
This week I spent time at TEC Canada head office in Calgary working with a few new TEC Chairs that are getting ready to launch their new peer groups,…
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Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Chairman Of The Board
Tendrel SA
- 4 years
Tendrel SA is helping to connect social entrepreneurs globally. It is a platform for social entrepreneurs by social entrepreneurs supporting personal and business growth and development through a peer leadership.
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Member of SA local organizing committee
One Young World
- 3 years
One Young World is a global movement of socially conscious young leaders developing solutions for the most pressing issues facing humanity
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Member and Forum officer
YPO Africa
- 10 years
YPO is a global network of business leaders committed to lifelong self development. Was a member of the Golden City Chapter in Johannesburg
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Fabulous day with EMBA McGill HEC cohort !
Fabulous day with EMBA McGill HEC cohort !
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Experience the power TEC and CEO peer advisory here in the GTA and KWC with expert TEC Chairs- Chuck Homer, Paul Shewfelt, William J. Neill , Susan…
Experience the power TEC and CEO peer advisory here in the GTA and KWC with expert TEC Chairs- Chuck Homer, Paul Shewfelt, William J. Neill , Susan…
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Quelle belle surprise pendant mes vacances !*🎉 Je suis super contente de vous partager, avec une immense fierté ce matin 🤗, un article de TEC…
Quelle belle surprise pendant mes vacances !*🎉 Je suis super contente de vous partager, avec une immense fierté ce matin 🤗, un article de TEC…
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I am thrilled to announce Pyze's latest innovation—our patent-pending GenAI-driven Intelligent Insights! This new release marks a significant…
I am thrilled to announce Pyze's latest innovation—our patent-pending GenAI-driven Intelligent Insights! This new release marks a significant…
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Banks-fintech relationships are evolving rapidly, shifting from traditional client-vendor dynamics to true strategic partnerships. These…
Banks-fintech relationships are evolving rapidly, shifting from traditional client-vendor dynamics to true strategic partnerships. These…
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Right now, many brave South African firefighters are on their way to help put out the fires in #Jasper. At the #G20 today, I thanked South Africa’s…
Right now, many brave South African firefighters are on their way to help put out the fires in #Jasper. At the #G20 today, I thanked South Africa’s…
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝘅…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝘅…
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During this global technology outage, the Department is monitoring institutions, market events, and collaborating closely with other state and…
During this global technology outage, the Department is monitoring institutions, market events, and collaborating closely with other state and…
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With all the hype around generative AI, unlocking innovation seems straightforward. However, the dynamic landscape of the financial services…
With all the hype around generative AI, unlocking innovation seems straightforward. However, the dynamic landscape of the financial services…
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In the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), distinguishing between hype and reality can be challenging - making it difficult for financial…
In the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), distinguishing between hype and reality can be challenging - making it difficult for financial…
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In this weeks newsletter I shared my views on #AI risk in banking. There is no shortage of information and perspectives on AI risk in the media and…
In this weeks newsletter I shared my views on #AI risk in banking. There is no shortage of information and perspectives on AI risk in the media and…
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England gave it their all and despite not quite making it over the line as winners, they did the country proud. Well done!
England gave it their all and despite not quite making it over the line as winners, they did the country proud. Well done!
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