Deshan Govender

Deshan Govender is an accomplished Investment Specialist with a robust background in the financial services sector.

His experience includes sourcing and evaluating both core and disruptive technologies globally to enhance offerings for SBG, pursuing equity investments for local and international growth.

Deshan holds a diverse educational background, completing studies in Science, Accounting, Actuarial Science, and Mathematics from institutions like Westville Boys High School, University of the Witwatersrand, and Wits Business School.

Professionally, Deshan has held key roles at renowned financial institutions, including Standard Bank South Africa, where he served in pivotal positions like Executive in Strategic Investments Development, Snr Manager in Strategic Investments and Alliances, Head of C2C in Customer Financial Solutions, and Senior Portfolio Manager.

He also has experience as a Digital Specialist at Absa, Product Manager at African Bank, Actuarial Analyst at FNB and Liberty Group South Africa, and Operations Manager at D.S. Freight Services.

Deshan has a Master of Business Administration with a dissertation focused on the Financial Viability of Unsecured Lending in South Africa, showcasing his commitment to deepening his knowledge and expertise in the financial domain.