Dawie was appointed group chief executive of Alexforbes in 2018. Prior to his appointment, he was the chief executive officer of Sanlam Employee Benefits, a position he held since 2013.

He started his career at Sanlam as an actuary in 1993 in Sanlam Life Insurance, before assuming several senior executive positions in the business over a period of 26years. During this period, he broadened his business acumen, while gaining an in-depth knowledge of the technicalities and markets served by each of these units.

Dawie has a wealth of experience in the employee benefits and investment management industry and believes that the employee benefits industry can have a huge influence in South Africa by really changing people’s lives through enabling financial peace of mind.

He is at the helm of a strategic shift at Alexforbes, charting a course for the company’s growth and impact. Under his leadership, the company is poised to extend its leading positions across administration, retirements, healthcare, and asset management capabilities.

Dawie’s vision for Alexforbes includes a transformation into the most inclusive retail financial advice firm in Southern Africa. Above all, he is committed to demonstrating a meaningful and positive impact on the stakeholders that the company serves.

Academic Qualifications

Dawie holds a BSc Actuarial Science, and he is a fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa.

He also completed the Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD.