Nedbank Payments Innovation Pitch Off Competition

October 22, 2024 11:00 AM
 
SAST
4th Floor Seminar Room, School of Economics, UCT
Streaming available for guests and observers only. Participants must attend in-person.

Details

This is an in-person and virtual event for guests only. RSVP required for individuals interested in attending as a guest. Pitch submission are required for participants, participants must attend in-person.

Date: Tuesday, 22nd October 2024

Start time: 11:00 AM SAST

Duration: 5 hours

Guest Speakers and Judging Panel from the Nedbank Group:

  • Marijke Guest - Divisional Executive: Payments, CIB Technology
  • Vishal MaharajDivisional Executive: Beyond Banking,Infrastructure & Operations
  • Bianca Butler - Executive: Green Engineering, Cloud,  DevOps, SRE & FinOps

Company: Nedbank Group Technology and Payments divisions of the Nedbank Group

Location: Seminar Room, 4th Floor, School of Economics, University of Cape Town

RSVP: Link to form

Pitch Submissions: Link to form

Pitch Submission Deadline: 17th October 2024, 11:55 PM SAST

Nedbank Group presents the Payments Innovation Pitch-Off Competition!

The top six submissions will be required to pitch their new or existing ideas to a panel of experts from Nedbank Group Technology & Payments divisions and members of the UCT Financial Innovation Hub Team. This pitch will take place during the Nedbank’s guest lecture focused on Payments Innovation

We’re looking for solutions that have potential to create meaningful and lasting change in society, driving real transformation in people’s everyday lives.

Are you a UCT student or staff member with an innovative idea that aligns with this vision?

We encourage you to apply, selected submissions will take part in a pitch-off competition and compete for a number of different prizes designed to support and advance your solution. Submit your idea here.

If you’d like to attend as a guest, please RSVP using this link.

About the Speaker and Judging Panel

Speakers and Members of the Judging Panel

Marijke Guest - Divisional  Executive:  Payments, CIB Technology

Marijke is a visionary and results-drivenEnterprise Payments Leader with over a decade of experience in the financial technology sector. She has been instrumental in advancing payment solutions atNedbank, leveraging her expertise to drive innovation and efficiency. Marijke’s strategic leadership has been pivotal in transforming traditional payment systems into modern, agile platforms, ensuring seamless and secure transactions. Her commitment to excellence and continuous improvement has made her a key player in the evolution of enterprise payments.

Vishal Maharaj - Divisional Executive: Beyond Banking, Infrastructure & Operations

Vishal is a forward-thinking, self-driven leader in Infrastructure & Operations and Beyond Banking, with over 15 years of experience in transforming digital landscapes. He has been pivotal in driving strategic initiatives at Nedbank, leveraging his expertise to enhance digital channels and enterprise architecture. Vishal’s innovative approach has enabled the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. His leadership has been instrumental in modernizing infrastructure, ensuring robust and scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of the financial sector.

Bianca Butler - Executive: Green Engineering, Cloud, DevOps, SRE & FinOps

Bianca is human-centric, self-led and an ambitious DevOps, Cloud & Digital Transformation Leader with 10-years’ experience in the heritage to new-age technology evolution. Bianca has played a key role in enabling Payments in the Cloud, driving the creation of data gravity through cutting-edge Cloud Data Ecosystems, and ultimately unlocking truly modernised and business-centric migration pathways for a broad set of technology capabilities.


Additional Members of the Judging Panel

Nicolan Govender - Technical Product Owner: Cash & Liquidity Management Solutions

Nicolan Govender is an accomplished leader with over 12 years of experience in financial services, having started his career at Nedbank in 2012. As the Technical Product Owner for Cash & Liquidity Management Solutions, Nicolan brings an entrepreneurial mindset to the forefront, driving value across the entire product ecosystem through Run, Change, and Disrupt activities. Known for his focus on agility, smart work, urgency, and clear prioritisation, he ensures excellence and professionalism in every aspect of his work. Nicolan’s expertise spans both business and technology, and he is committed to using his financial acumen for a positive impact on the industry.

Roscoe Stuurman - Technical Product Owner: Payments

Roscoe Stuurman is a seasoned leader in financial services, payments, and health insurance. With a strong background in process engineering, technology, and business management, he is currently a Technical Product Owner for Payments at Nedbank, focusing on payment technology strategies and product development.  

Previously, Roscoe held key roles at Discovery Health, managing digital health solutions for over five years. His earlier career at Nedbank included positions such as Lead Payment Business Integrator and Payments Process Engineer, where he improved payment experiences and operational efficiencies.

Roscoe holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practices from Henley Business School and an Honours in BComm Management Accounting (CIMA) from Stellenbosch University.

Interested?

RSVP via this link as a guest. Submit your pitch as a participant here. Refreshments will be provided throughout the session so please let us know your dietary requirements. Pitch Submissions close at 17:00 PM, 15th of October.