Marlet Erasmus
About Marlet Erasmus
Marlet Erasmus is the Director of Digital Product Management at CIBC, leading a team of Product Owners in the Small Business segment.
Company
Marlet Erasmus currently works at CIBC, a leading North American financial institution. As Director of Digital Product Management, Erasmus leads a team of Product Owners specifically supporting the Small Business segment. CIBC's focus is on providing comprehensive banking services, and Erasmus plays a crucial role in optimizing these services through digital transformation.
Title
Marlet Erasmus holds the position of Director of Digital Product Management at CIBC. In this role, Erasmus oversees a team of Product Owners, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals for the Small Business segment. This involves significant stakeholder engagement and proactive issue identification to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Marlet Erasmus has a B.Com (Hons) in Economics from the University of Johannesburg, completed between 1989 and 1992. Additionally, Erasmus has earned professional certifications including CSPO and CSM from The Learning Tree, Inc., finalized in 2017 and 2015, respectively. These qualifications underpin Erasmus's expertise in product management and process optimization.
Background
Marlet Erasmus's professional journey spans multiple roles at CIBC and Nedbank. Initially working at Nedbank as an Innovation Delivery Manager from 2005 to 2007 in Sandton, Johannesburg, Erasmus then took on roles at CIBC, including Business Project Manager (2007-2014), Product Owner (2014-2019), and currently as Director of Digital Product Management. This diverse experience demonstrates a strong background in financial services and digital transformation.
Achievements
Throughout Marlet Erasmus's career, key achievements include leading strategic initiatives at CIBC and managing a team focused on the Small Business segment. Erasmus consistently identifies process improvement opportunities and engages stakeholders to resolve issues, ensuring the operational efficiency and client-focused processes at CIBC remain a priority.