Gounden (Marsalin) is an experienced professional in business architecture and digital transformation, currently serving as the Head of Business Architecture at Sanlam since May 2021, where responsibilities include managing organizational transformation initiatives. Previously, Gounden held significant roles at Hollard Insurance as Head of Digital Transformation and Automation and at Old Mutual Insure as Business Analyst Manager, focusing on digitization and innovation. Gounden has a robust background in process engineering from a tenure at Nedbank and has held various leadership positions overseeing teams dedicated to improving business processes. Academic credentials include an MBA from Wits Business School and several certifications in project management, business analysis, and data analytics.