Jaco Lombaard

Jaco Lombaard is an experienced professional currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of CIB Digital at Standard Bank Group since September 2012, with a significant focus on Emerging Payments Platform Services across 17 African countries. Previous roles within the bank include Head of Platform Services, where responsibilities encompassed the strategic execution of various payment platforms, and Product Head of Emerging Payments, specializing in remittances in South Africa. Prior to Standard Bank, Jaco held key positions at Blue Label Telecoms, including Business Intelligence and Performance Management and Regional Manager for Merchant Services, emphasizing operational efficiency and customer service standards. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Henley Business School, a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of South Africa, and additional certifications in leadership and agile methodologies.