Chelouise Makan
About Chelouise Makan
Chelouise Makan serves as the Head Vendor Governance and ECM Business Owner at Investec since 2019, bringing extensive experience in project management and strategic management from her roles at FNB South Africa and allaboutXpert Technologies.
Current Role at Investec
Chelouise Makan serves as the Head Vendor Governance and ECM Business Owner, as well as Ops Integration Lead at Investec. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization for five years. In this role, she focuses on vendor governance and operational integration, ensuring that business objectives are met through effective vendor management.
Experience at FNB South Africa
Chelouise Makan has been with FNB South Africa since 2015, where she currently holds the position of Senior Project Manager. Over her nine years at FNB, she has also worked as a Product Owner in Islamic Banking since 2016 and previously served as a Strategic Portfolio Business Analyst and Project Manager from 2010 to 2015. Her roles at FNB have involved significant project management and strategic management responsibilities.
Educational Background
Chelouise Makan studied at the University of the Witwatersrand, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry from 2001 to 2004. She later pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Management at the same university from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science in Information Technology and Innovation from The Da Vinci Institute between 2014 and 2016.
Previous Employment at EY and Absa
Before her current roles, Chelouise Makan worked at EY as a Senior Associate and Junior Manager for one year from 2006 to 2007. She also held various positions at Absa, including Business Analyst and Project Manager from 2008 to 2010, and Project Manager and Business Analyst Team Leader from 2007 to 2008. Her experience at these firms contributed to her expertise in project management and business analysis.
Professional Skills and Focus
Chelouise Makan is recognized for her excellent communication skills, which facilitate effective collaboration with colleagues and management. She emphasizes building sustainable relationships to achieve business objectives and empowers her colleagues to grow by fostering an environment of trust and development. Her methodical approach ensures tasks are executed efficiently, and she is open to new ideas that drive innovation and continuous improvement.