Ebrahim Samodien
About Ebrahim Samodien
Ebrahim Samodien is the Chief Information Officer at Investec Private Bank SA, with a robust background in IT leadership across various regions, including significant roles at British American Tobacco and Absa Group.
Current Role at Investec
Ebrahim Samodien serves as the Chief Information Officer for Private Bank SA at Investec. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the bank's strategic IT initiatives and operational efficiency. His role involves overseeing information technology systems and ensuring they align with the bank's business objectives.
Previous Experience at BAT
Ebrahim Samodien has extensive experience with British American Tobacco (BAT), where he held multiple Chief Information Officer roles across various regions. His tenure included positions such as Chief Information Officer for Manufacturing & Supply Chain in Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Chief Information Officer for Southern Africa. He played a significant role in IT services transformation for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions during his time at BAT.
Experience at Absa Group
Samodien worked at Absa Group as Chief Information Officer for Enterprise Functions from 2017 to 2021 and later as Chief Information Officer for Group Services from 2021 to 2023. His responsibilities included managing IT strategies and ensuring effective integration of technology within the organization.
Education and Professional Development
Ebrahim Samodien studied at the University of the Western Cape, earning a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from 1997 to 2000. He also completed the Leadership Development Programme at GIBS Business School in 2004. Additionally, he achieved the Prince2 Registered Practitioner certification from APM Group in 2006, enhancing his project management skills.
Background in IT and Project Management
Samodien has a strong background in IT business analysis and project management. He began his career as a Graduate Management Trainee at BAT and progressed through various roles, including IT Business Analyst and Global Project Manager. His experience includes integrating business processes within the secondary supply chain sector.