Barbara Arnold

Barbara Arnold has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Barbara started their career at Digitracs in 1993 as an Account Manager, where they gained expertise in client service and financial technology. Barbara then moved on to Investec Private Bank in 1995, where they worked as a Marketing Assistant and Junior Consultant, focusing on lending and investing money for clients. In 1998, Barbara joined I-Net Bridge as an Account Manager and progressed to become a Senior Account Manager, developing strong relationships within the financial/data industry. At I-Net Bridge, they also held roles as a Product Manager and Head of Client Services and Marketing. In 2013, Barbara joined INET BFA as the COO Africa, responsible for product strategy and client service excellence across teams and regions. Barbara later took on the role of Executive Head: Capital Markets. In 2016, they joined IRESS as the Head of SA Market Data, where they integrated the INETBFA Market Data business into the larger IRESS business. Barbara is currently working at JSE as the Head of Market Data. Overall, Barbara has a wealth of experience in client service, marketing, and financial technology, along with a strong background in product strategy and team management.

Barbara Arnold obtained their BCom degree in Economics & Business Information Systems from the University of the Witwatersrand from 1991 to 1993.