Group Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer, Concurrent Head of Compliance – Insurance at MultiChoice Group Limited (2018-11 – 2026-06)
Led the Group's enterprise-wide Ethics, Compliance and Business Integrity function across more than 40 African jurisdictions, while also serving as Head of Compliance for the Group's authorised Financial Services Provider and insurance business. Partnered with the Board, Executive Committee and business leadership to optimise governance, manage enterprise compliance and regulatory risk, oversee financial crime compliance, and embed a culture of ethics and accountability across both regulated and non-regulated businesses.
- Built MultiChoice's enterprise-wide Ethics & Compliance function following the company's JSE listing, establishing the governance framework, operating model, policies and compliance oversight structure across more than 40 African jurisdictions.
- Designed and implemented an enterprise Compliance Risk Management Framework incorporating Group Compliance Universe, Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs), risk assessments, monitoring programmes and executive reporting, significantly enhancing Board oversight and visibility of compliance risks.
- Established and embedded a comprehensive compliance framework for the Group's authorised Financial Services Provider and insurance business, aligning governance with insurance legislation, prudential standards, market conduct requirements and industry best practice.
- Developed and implemented the Insurance Compliance Universe, risk-based monitoring programme and AML Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP), including customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), sanctions screening and politically exposed person (PEP) controls, improving the organisation's financial crime control environment.
- Appointed as Group Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Regulatory Approved Compliance Officer, providing independent oversight of AML, regulatory compliance and financial crime risk management while maintaining strong relationships with regulatory authorities.
- Transformed the Group's anti-corruption, AML, sanctions, competition law, data privacy and third-party risk management programmes through the implementation of robust governance frameworks, policies, monitoring and advisory processes.
- Embedded a culture of ethics, integrity and accountability through the rollout of the Code of Conduct, Speak Up programme, leadership engagement and enterprise-wide ethics and compliance training, reaching more than 7,000 employees across Africa.
- Directed investigations into allegations of misconduct, regulatory breaches and unethical conduct, overseeing case management, whistleblower line, root-cause analysis, remediation and executive reporting while promoting organisational fairness and accountability.
- Successfully led regulatory change initiatives, ensuring organisational readiness for evolving insurance legislation, prudential standards and the Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) regulatory framework.
- Introduced risk-based compliance monitoring and governance reporting that improved Board visibility of emerging regulatory risks and strengthened organisational accountability.
- Built trusted partnerships with executive leadership, Board committees, regulators, Internal Audit, Legal, HR and business leaders, positioning Compliance as a strategic business partner supporting sound commercial decision-making and sustainable growth.
- Built and led a high-performing regional compliance team through coaching, mentoring, succession planning and capability development, increasing compliance capability across multiple African jurisdictions.
Anti-Corruption Compliance Director – Africa at Walmart Inc. (2012-03 – 2018-11)
Led Walmart's Anti-Corruption Compliance programme across 15 African countries as a member of Walmart's Global Ethics & Compliance Leadership Team, reporting to the Global Anti-Corruption Director and Walmart International General Counsel. Partnered with global Compliance, Legal and business leadership to implement one of the world's largest anti-corruption and FCPA remediation programmes.
- Contribute to the design, implementation and continuous enhancement of the company's global Ethics & Compliance programme following one of the largest Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations in corporate history.
- Led Walmart's Anti-Corruption Compliance programme across 15 African countries, embedding risk-based compliance frameworks aligned with FCPA, UK Bribery Act and its global ethics and compliance standards.
- Played a key leadership role in implementing one of the world's largest FCPA remediation programmes, building governance, internal controls, compliance monitoring and ethical culture across Africa.
- Worked closely with Walmart's Global Legal and Compliance teams, external counsel and senior U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stakeholders during the company's global compliance transformation and related regulatory engagement.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive third-party risk management programme covering more than 2,000 suppliers, intermediaries and business partners, introducing risk-based due diligence, integrity screening and approval processes that significantly enhanced corruption risk management.
- Directed enterprise-wide anti-corruption risk assessments, compliance monitoring, internal reviews and control testing, enhancing risk visibility and optimising the effectiveness of compliance and financial controls across the region.
- Led and supported investigations into allegations of bribery, corruption, fraud and third-party misconduct, partnering with Legal, Internal Audit, Human Resources and business leadership to ensure effective remediation and continuous improvement.
- Developed and delivered ethics, anti-corruption and compliance training programmes to more than 30,000 employees across Africa, elevating awareness, accountability and ethical decision-making throughout the organisation.
- Partnered with global leadership to embed ethics and compliance into commercial decision-making, positioning Compliance as a trusted strategic advisor while enabling sustainable business growth across diverse African markets.
Associate Director – Forensic Services at KPMG (2010-09 – 2012-03)
Advised multinational organisations across Africa on forensic investigations, ethics and compliance, anti-corruption, financial crime, governance and regulatory risk.
Advised
Boards, executive leadership and legal counsel on complex investigations, compliance programme design and regulatory remediation, while supporting multinational organisations in institutionalising governance and business integrity.
- Led complex forensic investigations involving fraud, corruption, financial crime and regulatory non-compliance across multiple industries.
- Advised multinational organisations on anti-corruption, ethics and compliance programmes aligned with the FCPA, UK Bribery Act and international leading practices.
- Directed AML and regulatory compliance reviews, enterprise risk assessments and governance improvement initiatives, enhancing compliance frameworks and internal controls.
- Served on the global advisory team supporting Walmart Inc. in the design, implementation and monitoring of its global Ethics & Compliance and Anti-Corruption Programme.
- Partnered with Boards, executive leadership and regulators to deliver practical, risk-based solutions that enhanced governance, regulatory compliance and organisational integrity.
Associate Director – Forensic Services at Deloitte (2001-01 – 2010-09)
Advised multinational corporations, financial institutions and public sector organisations on forensic investigations, anti-corruption, ethics and compliance, financial crime, governance and regulatory risk. Led complex investigations across Africa, advising Boards, executive leadership, regulators and legal counsel on fraud, corruption and regulatory compliance.
- Led high-profile forensic investigations involving fraud, corruption, misconduct and non-compliance.
- Advised multinational organisations on anti-corruption, ethics and compliance programmes aligned with the FCPA, UK Bribery Act and international leading practices.
- Played a key role in the global investigations team supporting externally appointed legal counsel during the Siemens FCPA investigation, contributing to one of the largest international anti-corruption investigations.
- Directed AML reviews, fraud risk assessments and governance improvement initiatives, enhancing internal controls, regulatory compliance and financial crime risk management.
- Conducted regulatory investigations on behalf of the Prudential Authority into illegal investment and pyramid schemes, supporting regulatory enforcement through forensic investigations and reporting.
SAICA Articles (Chartered Accountant Training Programme) at Deloitte (1998-01 – 2000-12)
- Completed SAICA Articles with Deloitte (Big Four), gaining a strong foundation in external audit, financial reporting, governance and risk management.
- Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (South Africa), establishing the technical foundation for a career in forensic investigations, financial crime and executive compliance leadership.
