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Ian Thompson

Researcher · DISC type Cs
Chief Executive Officer at Q LINK Holdings (Pty) Ltd
📍 City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Ian Thompson is a seasoned executive with over 20 years in financial services, currently serving as the Group CEO of Q LINK Holdings. He specializes in driving strategic growth, implementing operational excellence, and leading digital transformation initiatives. Colleagues frequently describe him as strategic, innovative, and genuinely caring.

He holds certifications as a Certified Scrum Product Owner® and an Agile Project Management Practitioner, reflecting a modern approach to leadership in the financial sector.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Personality Overview

How Ian shows up

Process Focused
Perfectionist
Detail Oriented

They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Priorities

Topics Ian cares about

Digital Transformation
He is actively leading Q LINK's digital transformation, focusing on moving to cloud-based infrastructure to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
Operational Excellence
A core theme in his 20-year career, with extensive experience streamlining operations, reducing costs, and improving business processes at companies like Hollard and Sanlam.
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Career

Work history

7-2019
Chief Executive Officer
Q LINK Holdings (Pty) Ltd
7-2017 - 7-2019
Executive
Clientele Limited
1-2014 - 5-2016
COO Life Operations
Hollard Insurance
1-2008 - 1-2014
Head of Operations
Altrisk
1-2006 - 12-2007
Operations Executive
Sanlam Developing Markets
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1986 - 1989
Education details unavailable
St. Martins
Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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