Shadi Chauke group MDS exec role at Sanlam

She is a CA with over 20 years of finance, creative, and social impact experience. Shadi holds a B.Acc and B.Com from the University of the Witwatersrand and has served as a non-executive director on a number of boards across the financial services, insurance, healthcare, retail, and microfinance sectors.

“I am deeply passionate about initiatives that bring dignity and hope to communities. I look forward to working alongside a talented team to inspire people and drive impactful solutions for a better future,” she said.

“She has a passion for this country and its people that deeply aligns with Sanlam’s north star to empower generations of Africans to be financially confident, prosperous and secure. For Shadi, impact is everything, and we look forward to seeing how she can bring her deep insights and desire to make a difference to the vast communities we serve,” added Paul Hanratty, CEO of Sanlam.

In her new role at Africa’s largest non-banking financial services group, Shadi will lead Sanlam’s efforts across stakeholder relations, market development, communications, brand and reputation management, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and transformation.