The Credit Bureau Association (CBA) has announced the appointment of Ms Lisa Maino as Legal Consultant. Ms Maino brings with her a vast wealth of legal knowledge and expertise, developed through her extensive experience across the banking and credit industries.

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prem Govender, CFP® as the new Chairperson of the FPI. This decision was taken during a recent board of directors meeting.

Absa Group today announced the appointment Sizakele Marutlulle as Head of Marketing for Africa, with overall responsibility for all Absa and Barclays Africa Brand and Marketing functions.

MasterCard Worldwide has announced the appointment of Philip Panaino as Division President for South Africa effective 6th August 2012.

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has appointed Craig Wilson as general manager of its operations in the Western Cape.

Global audit, tax and advisory firm Mazars have announced that 6 partners, two consultants and more than 60 staff members from Grant Thornton Cape Town will join Mazars effective 1 August 2012.

Modise Makhene, CEO for JWT South Africa, has announced the appointment of Jim Faulds as Chief Operating Officer, JWT South Africa and Ashley Bacon as ECD, JWT South Africa.

Chartis Insurance, a leading global provider of non-life insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Mike Durek as Managing Director of Chartis South Africa with effect from the beginning of June.

HP has announced the appointment of Clive Brindley as Software Country Manager for HP South Africa, effective immediately.

Craige Fleischer has been appointed head of Mobile Communications for Samsung Electronics South Africa. This appointment, which is effective as of 1 April 2012.