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Chief Information Officer: Core Banking at Investec
📍 City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

As the Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Absa Group, Ridwaan Rasool pioneers group-wide, data-driven digital transformation. A graduate of Harvard Business Schools executive program, he specializes in leveraging AI and ML to propel financial services forward. He is described by others as a "high-performance leader" who thrives in complex situations.

Outside of his executive role, Ridwaan is interested in philosophical and psychological concepts, having shared writings on topics like perfectionism and self-awareness. He also appears to be an advocate for social justice and is a car care enthusiast, valuing quality detailing products and knowledgeable service.

He has a passion for youth empowerment, championing skills development programs at Absa to create a sustainable talent pipeline for the future.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer: Core Banking
Job Level
Leadership
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Data-Driven Transformation
His current role as CDAO at Absa is centered on orchestrating group-wide, data-driven strategies and digital transformation in financial services.
AI in Financial Services
His professional focus involves leveraging AI and Machine Learning to innovate and deliver exceptional value within the banking sector.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Chief Information Officer: Core Banking
Investec
8-2023 - 7-2025
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Absa Group
3-2022 - 8-2023
CIO: Data Engineering
Absa Group
3-2019 - 2-2022
Director Of Information Technology (Group Fincrime, Risk, Compliance, Privacy, Internal Audit)
Absa Group
10-2017 - 3-2019
Director Information Technology (Strategic Technology Sourcing, Outsourcing, Offshoring)
Barclays Africa Group Limited
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Education
Senior Executive Program Africa
Harvard Business School
2014 - 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Gordon Institute of Business Science (MBA)
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