Naas van Heerden

Naas van Heerden has had a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Naas began their career in 2007 as an Operations Manager/Project Coordinator at ALE Heavylift South Africa, where they worked until 2010. Following this, from 2010 to 2011, they served as a Youth Leader at Lifelight Stellenbosch.

In 2011, Naas joined Real People, where they held multiple roles, including Credit Risk Analyst, Head of Pricing, and ultimately, Head of Credit, until 2017. After this, they co-founded and served as the CEO of The Profit Table from 2016 to 2018.

In 2018, Naas joined Capitec Bank as a Specialist in Pricing, until 2019. From 2019 to 2022, Naas worked at JUMO, initially as a Senior Portfolio Manager, then as a Team Lead for Portfolio Optimization, and finally as the Head of Credit Assurance. Currently, Naas is working at Angaza as the Head of Credit and Risk, starting in 2023.

Overall, Naas van Heerden has gained substantial experience in credit and risk management, pricing, portfolio management, and leadership throughout their career.

Naas van Heerden's education history begins in 2002 when they enrolled at Stellenbosch University to pursue a BComm degree with a specialization in Institutional Investments. Naas successfully completed the program in 2005. Following that, in 2006, Naas attended Stellenbosch University again, this time for an HonsBComm degree in Financial Risk Management, which they completed within the same year.

In 2012, Naas joined the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika to pursue a Programme in Financial Management. Naas successfully completed the program in 2013, further expanding their knowledge in the field of Finance and Financial Management Services.

Beyond their formal education, Naas also holds additional certifications. In May 2017, they obtained a certification in "Intro to Permaculture" from Open Oregon State University. Additionally, Naas is currently a candidate for the FRM Level II certification offered by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). The specific time of completion for this certification is not provided.