Akash Jumna
About Akash Jumna
Akash Jumna serves as the Director of Sales for Africa at Thomson Reuters, focusing on legal professionals. He has extensive experience in business development and leadership, having previously held roles at Liberty Life and a strong educational background in business leadership and law.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Akash Jumna serves as the Director of Sales for Africa in the Legal Professionals division at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's growth in the legal services market across the continent. His role involves implementing commercial and sales policies aimed at optimizing customer acquisition and driving profitable growth. Jumna promotes a digital and non-bureaucratic mindset within his sales team to enhance agility and innovation.
Previous Experience at Liberty Life
Prior to his current role, Akash Jumna worked at Liberty Life in various capacities. He served as the Business Development Manager for Risk from 2005 to 2008, followed by a position as Head of Business Development for Risk Products from 2008 to 2010. In these roles, he focused on business development strategies that contributed to the company's growth in the Johannesburg area.
Education and Expertise
Akash Jumna has an extensive educational background. He achieved a Master of Business Leadership from the School of Business Leadership at UNISA, studying from 2019 to 2021. He also completed a Senior Leadership Programme at GIBS and the University of Pretoria. His foundational studies include a Bachelor of Laws from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Liberty Insurance Diploma from the University of the Free State. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Human Resources Management from Damelin.
Building High-Performing Teams
In his career, Akash Jumna has focused on building a diverse and high-performing talent base across multiple geographies and cultures in Africa. His leadership emphasizes the importance of fostering a collaborative environment that enhances team performance and drives business success.