Michael Sharp

Michael Sharp has extensive work experience in various roles within the marketing and sales field.

From 2020 to the present, they have served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Imburse, where they oversee the end-to-end go-to-market functions of the B2B payments scale-up. In this role, they have successfully launched the entire GTM strategy, built sales material and personas, formed partnerships in the insurance industry, established thought leadership, and developed analyst relationships.

Prior to joining Imburse, Michael worked at MMI Holdings from 2014 to 2020. Michael held multiple roles during this time, including Head of Sales and Marketing Enablement from 2017 to 2020. In this position, they played a key role in building and managing an e-commerce platform to enhance the group's loyalty offering. Michael also served as Manager of E-commerce from 2016 to 2017, where they implemented and managed the e-commerce platform. Additionally, they served as Manager of Partner Acquisitions from 2014 to 2015.

Before MMI Holdings, Michael worked at STANLIB from 2007 to 2014. Michael held various roles at the company, including Distribution Support Manager from 2012 to 2014, Business Development Manager from 2009 to 2011, and Investment Consultant from 2007 to 2008.

Overall, Michael Sharp has a strong background in marketing, sales, partnerships, and business development, with a focus on technology-driven industries such as payments and e-commerce.

From 2002 to 2005, Michael Sharp attended the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria. Michael pursued a B Com Honours degree in Marketing Management during this time.