Lisa is qualified as a CA(SA) with a BComm specialising in Financial Accounting, Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from UCT as well as has completed a UNISA Short Term Insurance diploma.
Lisa has over 20 years’ insurance experience in South Africa and often travels internationally to develop further markets in her field.
Prior to joining Sapphire, Lisa was a Director at Stalker Hutchison Admiral as well as Manager: Niche Finance Shared Services for Santam.
Lisa is now Chief Financial Officer of the Sapphire Group both locally and international and serves as Alternate Director for the group, and holds the position of Chairperson for Vox Africa Brokers.
Her responsibilities incorporate strategy, finance, risk, operations, and HR.
Mentorship to me is a very personal journey and should not be viewed as a short- term programme (ie for 6 month/ a year), because it does and should have an ever-lasting impact on your life. I have had various mentors throughout my life starting from school and still today in my current role, who have played instrumental parts in forming the individual I am.
We all grow up with different circumstance and experiences and need positive reassurance/guidance.
I have had the pleasure of being a mentor to number of individuals in the insurance industry (locally and internationally) as well as when I was in audit. I have seen my mentees grow; increase in confidence and become round individuals – not just work focused but finding a balance across all aspects of their lives. I too have learned many new things from the mentees.
The R&WI program has been exceptional with exceptional mentees, I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about new cultures and countries and developing deep connections with my mentees on the program.
