Prof. Parmi Natesan currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa, a position held since November 2010, which also includes roles as CEO Elect and Executive of the Centre for Corporate Governance. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Manager at KPMG South Africa from January 2003 to September 2010. Prof. Natesan holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Nelson Mandela University and a B Com Honours degree from the University of Port Elizabeth, with earlier education completed at Riebeek College Girls High School.