Business Chief ME+AFRICA Magazine November 2023 | Page 59

TOP 1O the JSE and NSX-listed bank holds active operations in South Africa , the UK and Sub- Saharan Africa .
Under his watch , FirstRand has continued to be in the top two most profitable and highest valued of South Africa ’ s banks , as well as a digital leader . The group has secured numerous accolades , with RNB named best consumer digital bank in South Africa in 2023 by Global Finance , and FirstRand recognised as the country ’ s best bank by Euromoney in 2021 .
As a highly respected and seasoned banker , Alan has enjoyed a long and successful career at FirstRand , spanning 26 years , working his way up the ranks to the role of RMB chief executive and then to Deputy CEO in 2015 before becoming CEO and board member in April 2018 .
Earlier in his career , Pullinger spent five years as a partner with Deloitte & Touche where he was appointed to partnership . He will step down from the role in April 2024 , to be succeeded by COO Mary Vilakazi .

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