Izwe Africa Group
Willie van Zyl has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several years. Willie is currently the Group Chief Executive Officer at Izwe Africa Group, where they are responsible for strategy development and implementation, transformative and operational leadership, governance, group performance, and managerial and supervisory oversight.
Prior to their current role, Willie served as an Executive Director at Real Pay, where they were accountable for the expansion of the Real Pay brand and footprint across Africa, business and organizational development, acquisition and sales, diversification, client value management, change and projects, and strategic partnerships.
Before joining Real Pay, Willie held various positions at Absa Group. Willie served as the Chief Enablement Officer, Chief Separation Officer & Head of Group Change, Group Change Lead for Planning & Design, Head of Card Issuing, Head of Card Acquiring and Commercial Payments, Managing Executive of Group Payments, Chief Operating Officer for Absa Africa, Head of Retail Africa, Provincial General Manager for Absa Retail Banking, Regional Sales Manager, and Management Accountant.
Throughout their career, Willie demonstrated expertise in financial services, operations management, strategic leadership, business development, and card and payment solutions.
Willie van Zyl completed a Master of Business Leadership (MBL) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika from 2000 to 2002. Willie also obtained a Bachelor of Commerce - BCom (Hons) degree in Strategic Management from the University of the Free State in 1996-1997. Prior to that, they received a B. Com Law degree in Managerial sciences and Law from the University of the Free State from 1992 to 1995.
Izwe Africa Group
Izwe means ‘nation’. It is the essence of what we stand for: uplifting people for the greater good of their country. Izwe Africa Group is an established credit provider operating in Ghana, Kenya and Zambia. We service a range of economically-active individuals, entrepreneurs and business owners with a range of financial solutions including purpose-based loans, asset-backed loans and savings and investment solutions to contribute to the development of each country as a whole. Since expanding from South Africa in 2008 we have followed a steady and managed upward progression, and continually focused on developing a world-class business through strategic location choices. Responsible lending: We ensure customer protection by applying a well-defined risk matrix with scorecards, supported by well-informed practices and certifications. This prevents customers from borrowing more than they can afford to repay, or using products they do not need. Good governance: Izwe Africa Group has adopted a Group-wide policy that adheres to international Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, as well as the IFC (International Finance Corporation) exclusion list. As a reputable financial services partner We have a solid governance framework of ethics, codes of conduct, policies and commitment to legal compliance. Investor relations: To our investors, funders and stakeholders, we present a solid investment and expansion opportunity to make a positive impact by buying into an organisation with a strong track record and excellent growth prospects across the continent. For more info go to izweafrica.com