Adriaan Stander

Adriaan Stander is an experienced Technology Executive specializing in the Financial Service Industry, with a focus on Trading and Fund Accounting, Loans Origination and Servicing.

He excels in creating high-performing technology organizations that are in sync with customer requirements and business strategies. Adriaan has a wealth of experience in leading IT and Security, Engineering and DevOps, as well as Data and Analytics teams.

As a VP of Technology, he is dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential while enjoying the journey. Adriaan is committed to continuous growth and learning within his teams, ensuring a balance between fun and value addition. He is deeply passionate about people, culture, and personal development, endorsing coaching and mentorship as vital components of self-improvement.

In his free time, Adriaan indulges his passion for software engineering, especially exploring new technologies and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. He holds the distinction of being an AWS Certified Solutions Architect. He is an avid reader and learner, consistently setting high personal development targets to push his boundaries and advance his growth.

Adriaan Stander holds an MSc in Information Systems Management from the University of Liverpool, a Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership Development from Stellenbosch Business School, and a BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science from Stellenbosch University. His educational journey commenced at Stellenberg High School.

Throughout his career, Adriaan Stander has held various key positions, including Head of Software Engineering at Old Mutual South Africa, VP Technology at Prodigy Finance, Head of Software Development and Engineering at Coronation Fund Managers, Team Lead Software Development and Engineering at Coronation Fund Managers, Senior Software Engineer at Coronation Fund Managers, and Systems Developer at Fundamental Software.