Old Mutual has announced the appointment of Jurie Strydom as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2025. This follows a thorough selection process led by the Board’s Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee, supported by an executive search firm. Strydom will assume the role of CEO designate until the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 30 May 2025, working alongside current CEO Iain Williamson to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Williamson will remain on the Board until the AGM and continue advising until his official retirement on 31 August 2025.
Strydom brings extensive experience in financial services and insurance, having previously served in senior leadership roles at Sanlam Life and Savings, Regent Insurance, and Alexander Forbes Life. He holds actuarial qualifications, an MBA from MIT, and is a CFA charterholder. Old Mutual Board Chairman Trevor Manuel expressed confidence in Strydom’s appointment, stating, “As a Board member, Jurie has demonstrated exceptional strategic vision and has a clear focus on the critical business levers necessary to implement the Company’s strategic priorities, enhance our market position, and achieve growing profitability. He is highly regarded in the industry as a leader who can deliver operational efficiencies, disciplined capital allocation, and continue implementing the financial technology and product innovations that serve our clients and business partners. As CEO, his well-established network of strategic relationships will continue to benefit Old Mutual.” Strydom stated that he is honored to lead Old Mutual, praising the company’s solid foundation, talented workforce, and prospects in insurance, banking, and financial services.
