Neel Naipal - MBA, CIMA Adv Dip MA in

Neel Naipal - MBA, CIMA Adv Dip MA

Critic · DISC type C
Independent Non-Executive Director at COMENSA Coaches & Mentors of South Africa
📍 City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Neel is an MBA-qualified executive leader at Sanlam, overseeing regional performance with full P&L accountability. He is also an Independent Non-Executive Director at COMENSA, where he sits on the Audit, Risk & Finance Committee, bringing over a decade of experience in South Africas financial services sector.

He is dedicated to continuous professional development, recently completing an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting. He has mentioned balancing a demanding career and studies with his family life, showcasing a strong commitment to both his personal and professional growth.

He holds a Certified Director® designation, complementing his board-level responsibilities with formal governance expertise.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Independent Non-Executive Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Personality Overview

How Neel shows up

Precise
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They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Priorities

Topics Neel cares about

Corporate Governance
Serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director for COMENSA and is a member of the Audit, Risk & Finance Committee, overseeing governance, risk, and compliance.
Financial Services
Has over a decade of experience driving Value of New Business (VNB) growth and managing regional P&L within South Africa's financial services sector at Sanlam.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Independent Non-Executive Director
COMENSA Coaches & Mentors of South Africa
10-2009
Business Manager / Regional Manager
Sanlam
8-2008 - 9-2009
Business Consultant
Discovery Limited
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Media appearances

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Education
7-2025 - 12-2025
Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
1-2019 - 12-2020
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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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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