Ross, a qualified CA(SA) and Mechanical Engineer, was appointed as managing director for Innovation Group South Africa on 3 March 2025. As a results-oriented executive leader, Ross has led a number of strategic initiatives, driven operational efficiencies, and spearheaded transformative projects. With close to 30 years’ experience, Ross brings a unique skillset and a proven track record in the financial and insurance industries, reinforcing the Innovation Group’s commitment to innovation, growth, and excellence.

Bhavini, a qualified CA (SA), joined Innovation Group in 2014. She has extensive experience in the South African banking and insurance industries. Having fulfilled various finance related roles within the group, Bhavini was promoted to Finance Executive in 2019 and Chief Financial Officer in 2023.

Nthabiseng is an admitted attorney with over 15 years’ experience in both corporate and commercial environments with a specialisation in the fields of legal, risk management, corporate governance and compliance. She joined Innovation Group in 2018 in the capacity as Legal Advisor and was promoted to Executive: Legal and Compliance in 2021.

Catherine is an executive with nearly 30 years of experience in Financial Services and Insurance. Since joining the group in 2017, Catherine has led the Product division, driving innovation in product design, actuarial pricing, and business intelligence. In 2023, Catherine’s role expanded to include oversight of Sales, where she has focused on aligning product and distribution strategies and enhancing market competitiveness. Catherine’s leadership supports sustainable growth and deeper client engagement. She served as President of Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII), where she championed the advancement of women in the Short-term Insurance sector.

Jannes is an experienced human resources practitioner with a passion for people and developing and enhancing the end-to-end people experience. With over 15 years’ experience, Jannes joined the group in 2015 to lead our human resources strategy. Jannes holds a LLB degree (University of Pretoria), an MBA and is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa, specialising in labour relations.

Karin joined Innovation Group South Africa in November 2016 to strengthen and focus the group’s operational capabilities. With a career spanning over 25 years’ within some of South Africa’s leading financial institutions, her strength lays in contact centre best practices and operational efficiencies She has a deep-rooted passion for coaching and developing young leaders to enable them to succeed in their ambitions.

Wilma was appointed as Executive: Technology on 1 October 2025 and brings over 20 years of global experience in leading complex software implementations and digital transformations across financial services and insurance. She has delivered large-scale programs across Europe, aligning technology with business strategy and driving measurable outcomes in regulated environments. She is also a recognised leader in artificial intelligence and data innovation, driving the adoption of AI driven automation, analytics, and decision intelligence across the insurance value chain. Wilma holds a BCom Informatics (UNISA), BCom Honours in Business Management (UNISA), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Guglielmo Marconi, Italy.