David Polkinghorne

David Polkinghorne has a significant work experience, starting with their role as Chief Executive Officer at Grindrod Bank in 2006. Prior to that, they served as the Managing Director at Marriott Merchant Bank from 1999 to 2006. David's professional journey began at Standard Bank Group, where they held the position of Regional Director from 1990 to 1998.

David Polkinghorne completed their Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from UKZN-Pmb, between the years 1984 and 1986. David then went on to pursue a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Economics at the University of Oxford, from 1987 to 1989. Prior to their college education, David studied at Kearsney College from 1978 to 1981, but no specific degree or field of study information is available for this period.