
About
Ben joined Standard Merchant Bank in 1985 and, after having fulfilled various leadership roles in corporate and investment banking, was appointed as Chief Executive of Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking in 2001.
In March 2013, Ben was appointed as Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Standard Bank Group Limited, and he retired from The Standard Bank Group on 31 December 2018.
He currently serves as a non-executive director on the board of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc and Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and as a non-executive director on the board of the JSE Limited.
He is a member of the Institute of Directors of Southern Africa and served on the board of the International Institute of Finance.
Ben is also a member, and serves as Deputy Chair, of the Council of the University of Pretoria.
Personal Details
Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited | Board | Member | 01/04/2019 | |
| Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited | Audit | Chairperson | 01/04/2019 | |
| Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited | Social & Ethics | Member | 01/04/2019 | |
| JSE Limited | Board | Member | 01/01/2018 | |
| JSE Limited | Remuneration | Member | 01/01/2018 | |
| JSE Limited | Nominations & Governance | Member | 01/01/2018 | |
| Standard Bank Group Limited | Board | Member | 06/06/2022 | |
| Standard Bank Group Limited | Risk & Compliance | Member | 06/06/2022 | |
| Standard Bank Group Limited | Remuneration | Member | 06/06/2022 |