Ruhling Herbst

Ruhling Herbst is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in strategy, transformation, and business development, currently serving as the Executive Head of Africa Business Development at BankservAfrica since July 2016. This role involves establishing a new division for growth in Africa while managing existing interests and developing strategies to support organizational growth in the SADC region. Prior roles at BankservAfrica included Strategy and Transformation Officer, Head of Growth & Transformation, and Head of Product Digital Infrastructure. As the owner and director of Herbst Stark (Pty) Ltd since 2009, Ruhling focuses on innovative solutions across various sectors. Previous experience includes leadership positions at Telesure Investment Holdings, Paladin Consulting, FNB, and Saambou Bank, with a strong emphasis on managing customer operations, project management, and enterprise development. Ruhling holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from the University of Pretoria.