Sagree Pillay, MBA
About Sagree Pillay, MBA
Sagree Pillay is the Head of UK Services at Investec, with a strong background in project management and international business. He holds an MBA from Henley Business School and has extensive experience in the banking sector, having previously worked at Standard Bank Group and Nedbank.
Current Role at Investec
Sagree Pillay serves as the Head of UK Services at Investec, a position held since 2018. In this role, Pillay is responsible for overseeing operations and strategic initiatives related to UK services within the organization. This position leverages her extensive experience in project management and leadership within the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Sagree Pillay has a strong educational background in business and coaching. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Henley Business School, completing her studies from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she studied Executive International Business Studies at GIBS Business School in 2010. Pillay also holds an international diploma in coaching, achieved in 2013 after an 11-month program in Consciousness Coaching.
Professional Background
Pillay has held various significant roles in her career. Before joining Investec, she worked at Standard Bank Group as Head Project Manager from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as HR Project Manager at Nedbank from 2013 to 2016. Her early career included participation in the Senior Leadership Program at the University of Wits and the Management Development Program at the University of Stellenbosch.
Board Membership and Industry Contribution
Sagree Pillay serves as a Board Executive for BPESA, where she contributes to the business process outsourcing industry in South Africa. This role reflects her commitment to enhancing industry standards and practices, leveraging her extensive experience in leadership and project management.
Early Education
Sagree Pillay completed her secondary education at Southlands Secondary School, achieving Matric from 1979 to 1982. This foundational education set the stage for her subsequent academic and professional pursuits in business and coaching.