John Donnelly

John Donnelly serves as the Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Nedbank, where responsibilities include leading the transformation strategy to position the bank as the top digital bank in South Africa. Previously, Donnelly was the Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Sanlam, overseeing the data and analytics agenda and ensuring alignment with business strategies. Donnelly's extensive experience at Old Mutual South Africa includes leading various analytics and data teams, developing data strategies, and implementing customer engagement initiatives. Earlier roles at companies such as Old Mutual Bank, Nedcor Investment Bank, Salomon Smith Barney, and HSBC Global Banking and Markets involved business analysis and project leadership. Donnelly holds advanced degrees in business and project management, including a Master of Commerce and a Chartered Certified Accountant qualification.