Stephen Backhouse

Stephen Backhouse is an experienced professional in marketing and business development, with significant expertise in managing relationships within the financial services sector. At STANLIB, from March 2009 to October 2017, Stephen served as Head of Marketing and Business Development for the Standard Bank Channel, where responsibilities included managing retail relationships, overseeing the national sales budget, and developing customer value propositions. Additionally, Stephen held roles such as Head of Strategic Accounts and Business Development Manager, focusing on sales targets and market intelligence. Prior to STANLIB, Stephen worked at Standard Bank Group as Head of Business Strategy and Financial Consultant, advising clients on investment and risk products. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce - Honours in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management from the University of Cape Town, a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from Rhodes University, and completion of Leadership Principles at Harvard Business School Online in 2020.