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Herman Singh

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Deputy Chairman at Payment Association of South Africa
📍 City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Herman Singh is a CEO, board member, and Professor for Digital Strategy at GIBS. He holds degrees in Engineering and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand, and serves as an independent director for major companies like Telkom and African Bank. Colleagues describe him as dynamic, inspiring, and thought-provoking.

Outside of his corporate and academic roles, Herman is an active commentator on the future of technology, its societal impact, and ethics. He is a passionate supporter of the South African national rugby team and engages in philosophical discussions about purpose and logic.

He has strong opinions but is always open to being convinced otherwise by arguments founded on logic and facts.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Deputy Chairman
Job Level
Senior
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Personality Overview

How Herman shows up

Informal
Values Relationships
Charismatic

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Priorities

Topics Herman cares about

Digital Strategy
As a professor and board member, he focuses on guiding organizations through digital transformation and designing future-proof strategies to ensure optimal growth and agility.
Corporate Governance
Holds multiple independent non-executive director roles at prominent companies like Telkom and African Bank, indicating a deep involvement in board-level oversight and strategy.
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Career

Work history

6-2021
Deputy Chairman
Payment Association of South Africa
12-2021
Independent non executive Director.
African Bank
9-2020
independent non executive director
Telkom
4-2019
CEO and Founder
Future Advisory
9-2018
Director
Adcorp Holdings
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Media appearances

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Education
1977 - 1980
BSc (Mech) Eng / GDE (Ind) Eng / MBA
University of the Witwatersrand
Matric
Sastri College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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