Old Mutual has appointed Jurie Strydom as its new chief executive, subject to the requisite regulatory approvals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strydom will be taking over current lead Iain Williamson, who will would retire as CEO and executive director on 31 August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Williamson has spent 32 years with the Old Mutual Group, the last five as CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To ensure a smooth transition, Strydom will begin working closely with Williamson until Old Mutual\u2019s Annual General Meeting (AGM) concludes on 30 May 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group said he will officially assume the CEO role on 1 June 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Williamson, meanwhile, will continue as board director until the conclusion of the AGM; and then remain available to advise and support the CEO and board until his retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strydom is currently an Independent non-executive director on the Old Mutual Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is a qualified actuary and graduate of the University of Cape Town, and holds an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and qualified as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from the CFA Institute in the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Old Mutual said Strydom is highly experienced with decades of top management and board experience in financial services and insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He previously served as CEO of Sanlam Life and Savings, Regent Insurance Group, Alexander Forbes Life, and was Executive Director at Imperial Holdings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Old Mutual chairperson, Trevor Manuel, said Strydom will be key in implementing the company\u2019s strategic priorities, and will enhance the group’s market position and grow profitablity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“As CEO, his well-established network of strategic relationships will continue to benefit Old Mutual,” he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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