Wian Pieterse
About Wian Pieterse
Wian Pieterse serves as the Managing Director of Fintech at Legal & General in London, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in pricing, underwriting, and commercial roles across various financial institutions, including LV= and HSBC.
Work at Legal & General
Wian Pieterse has been serving as the Managing Director of Fintech at Legal & General since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing a portfolio of Fintech businesses that the company has invested in. He leads equity investments in startup businesses that align with Legal & General's growth strategy. Prior to his current position, he worked as the Commercial Director for Group Protection at Legal & General from 2018 to 2021. His focus includes driving performance in the FinTech, InsurTech, HealthTech, and WealthTech sectors.
Previous Experience
Before joining Legal & General, Wian Pieterse held several key positions in the insurance and banking sectors. He worked at LV= as Head of Pricing & Underwriting from 2013 to 2016 and later served as the Commercial and Transformation Director from 2016 to 2018. His career also includes five years at HSBC, where he held various commercial and pricing roles from 2008 to 2013. These experiences provided him with a strong foundation in pricing strategies and commercial operations.
Education and Expertise
Wian Pieterse studied at Stellenbosch University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Actuarial Science from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education at the Institute of Actuaries, achieving the Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (FIA) designation from 2005 to 2008. His educational background equips him with a deep understanding of actuarial principles and financial modeling, which are essential in his current role in the fintech sector.
Professional Focus
Wian Pieterse's professional focus lies in the intersection of finance and technology. His work emphasizes driving performance within the FinTech, InsurTech, HealthTech, and WealthTech sectors. By leveraging his extensive experience in pricing, underwriting, and commercial strategy, he aims to enhance the operational efficiency and growth potential of the businesses under his management at Legal & General.