Funeka Montjane

Funeka Montjane is a prominent South African banker currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Consumer & High Net Worth Clients at Standard Bank Group. She has had a significant career trajectory within the bank, having held various leadership roles since joining in 2008. Montjane previously served as the Chief Executive of Personal and Private Banking (PBB) and has also been involved in critical areas such as credit and home loans within the bank's structure.134

Education and Early Career

Montjane holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and an Honours degree in Accounting from the University of the Witwatersrand, along with a Master of Commerce (MCom) from the University of Johannesburg. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant, having previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where she became a partner in 2005.23

Achievements

Her leadership has been recognized through various accolades, including being named a member of the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders class of 2015. In 2016, she received the Businesswoman of the Year award from the Businesswomen’s Association of South Africa (BWASA), and she was honored with the Dignitas Award for her contributions to women's empowerment.23

Current Role

In her current position, Montjane oversees services tailored for high-net-worth clients, focusing on delivering comprehensive financial solutions across diverse customer segments. Her extensive experience in banking and finance positions her as a key figure in shaping Standard Bank's strategy in this competitive sector.134