Edu De Jager

Product at Beem

Edu De Jager has extensive experience in product development and management, specializing in digital and mobile products. Edu has held various leadership roles in reputable companies, including Beem, Wpay, WooliesX, Barclays Africa Group Limited, Opengate, MediSwitch (Pty) Ltd, FNB South Africa, Healthbridge, and PGL Media.

At Beem, they currently serve as a Product role, starting in 2022. Prior to that, at Wpay in 2021, they were a Stream Lead - Product. From 2019 to 2021, they worked at WooliesX as the Lead: Future Payments.

In Barclays Africa Group Limited, they were the Head: Digital Products and Platforms from 2017 to 2019. Edu developed strategies for digital and mobile products, collaborated with stakeholders, and drove delivery through partnerships.

At Opengate, they were the Head: Product and Fin Services from 2014 to 2016, leading the financial services offerings and product portfolio. Similarly, at MediSwitch (Pty) Ltd from 2012 to 2014, they served as a Product Portfolio Manager, focusing on healthcare software products and managing the product development program.

During their tenure at FNB South Africa from 2007 to 2012, they held two roles. Edu started as the Head of Product: Electronic Cash Solutions, responsible for the digitization of cash and general management of the business unit. Later, they became the Lead Business Analyst: FNB Online, driving market analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project management.

At Healthbridge, they worked from 2001 to 2007, first as a Product Manager, where they managed and launched new products. Later, they became a Product Acceptance Manager, overseeing product concepts and managing pilot projects.

Additionally, they have previously worked as a Guest Columnist at PGL Media and as a Project Manager at Healthbridge.

Overall, Edu De Jager has a wealth of experience in product development, management, and leadership, with a focus on digitization, innovation, and customer-centric strategies.

Edu De Jager holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town, which they pursued from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, they obtained a Diploma in Business Analysis from the Faculty Training Institute in 2009. In 2001, Edu completed a Higher Certificate in Project Management from Damelin. Edu'searliest education was a degree in Marketing from Tshwane University of Technology, specializing in Business Management, which they earned from 1994 to 1997.

In addition to their formal education, Edu has also obtained two additional certifications. In March 2021, they received an edX Verified Certificate for Platform Strategy for Business from edX. Furthermore, in March 2015, they obtained a certification in Gamification from Coursera Verified Certificates.

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