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Stella Arthur CFP®

Critic · DISC type C
Management at Sanlam
📍 City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Stella Arthur is a Manager for Learning & Development at Sanlam with extensive experience in financial planning and instructional design. She is completing a Master of Philosophy in Future Studies at Stellenbosch Business School, focusing on long-term, systems-based thinking in the financial services industry.

She is passionate about the intersection of digital media and finance, with academic research centered on the appeal of "finfluencers" to youth. Stella is a proponent of ethical, forward-looking decisions and champions the success and recognition of her team members in the workplace.

At the 2024 SanlamConnect People & Culture Conference, she served as the MC and was personally honored with the "Best Leader" award.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Management
Job Level
Middle
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Personality Overview

How Stella shows up

Critic
Objective Thinker
Information Seeker

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Priorities

Topics Stella cares about

Future Studies
Currently pursuing her MPhil in this field, she explores long-term, systems-based thinking to shape more sustainable and resilient outcomes in business.
Digital Influence
Her academic research focuses on "finfluencer appeal, " exploring the convergence of digital trends, financial education, and youth engagement.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Management
Sanlam
11-2025
Manager: Development & Delivery
SanlamConnect Learning & Development Center
9-2020 - 11-2025
Account Manager
Sanlam
11-2012 - 9-2020
Development: Instructional Design Specialist
Sanlam Financial Services
12-2007 - 10-2012
Financial planning analyst
Sanlam
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1-2023 - 12-2023
Postgraduate Diploma
Stellenbosch Business School
2014 - 2014
Certificate in Business Management
Stellenbosch University
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Stellenbosch University
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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