Rupesh Govan
About Rupesh Govan
Rupesh Govan is a Financial Director at Investec, with over two decades of experience in the financial services sector. He has held various leadership roles at Standard Bank Group and Peregrine Holdings Limited, and possesses a strong educational background in finance and auditing.
Current Role at Investec
Rupesh Govan has served as the Financial Director at Investec since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategies within the organization. His extensive experience in financial management and leadership contributes to the company's objectives and growth.
Previous Experience at Standard Bank Group
Rupesh Govan held multiple positions at Standard Bank Group, including Chief Financial Officer for the Wealth Division from 2016 to 2021 and Finance Executive for PBB Central Finance from 2014 to 2016. He also served as Senior Manager for one year in 2009 and as CFO for Client Solutions from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Standard Bank Group spanned over a decade, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the financial services sector.
Education and Qualifications
Rupesh Govan earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, studying Finance, Auditing, and Taxation from 1993 to 1995. He also obtained a Diploma in Advanced Banking from the University of Johannesburg in 2005. Additionally, he achieved Chartered Accountant status from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) in 2000 and completed his Honours in Bachelor of Commerce (B.Compt) in 1999 at the University of South Africa.
Career Development and Leadership Style
Rupesh Govan is focused on career development opportunities that leverage his analytical and financial skills. He possesses a strong value system emphasizing honesty, integrity, dedication, loyalty, and equality. His leadership style is characterized as relaxed yet focused, which helps motivate and develop team members to achieve their objectives.
Experience at EY and Peregrine Holdings Limited
Prior to his roles at Standard Bank Group, Rupesh Govan worked at EY as an Audit Manager from 1997 to 2003. He also served as Finance Executive at Peregrine Holdings Limited from 2010 to 2014. These positions contributed to his extensive expertise in financial management and auditing within the financial services sector.