Donald van der Merwe

Donald van der Merwe is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in finance and technology transformation across various multinational companies. Currently serving as Programme Executive at Old Mutual Limited, Donald leads a comprehensive Finance Transformation Programme across 13 African countries while directly reporting to the Africa Group CFO. Previous roles include Chief Technology Officer at Advanze, Programme Director at Barclays Africa Group Limited, and Head of Enterprise Project Management Office at Macsteel Service Centres S.A. Donald has a strong background in project management and strategic transformation, as evidenced by successful initiatives at renowned organizations such as Absa. An MBA in Information Technology from the University of Cumbria further enhances Donald's expertise in driving business intelligence and operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions.