Bernard van der Merwe

Bernard van der Merwe is an experienced Information Security professional with a robust background in internal auditing and risk management. Currently serving as the Information Security Officer at Ecentric Payment Systems since November 2021, Bernard leads a team focused on PCI-DSS compliance and security governance. Previous roles include Information Security Risk Manager at WNS Global Services SA, where Bernard maintained the Information Security Management System, and Information Security Officer at HomeChoice, contributing to the development of security strategies and tools. Bernard's career journey spans over 16 years in internal audit across various organizations, including Ernst & Young and Absa, demonstrating a strong focus on risk control, operational efficiency, and compliance with international standards such as ISO 27001. Bernard holds multiple certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).