Riaan Van Wamelen
About Riaan Van Wamelen
Riaan Van Wamelen serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Derivco since 2019, bringing over 25 years of experience in technology management and executive leadership. His previous roles include positions at Momentum, First National Bank, Deloitte, and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Current Role at Derivco
Riaan Van Wamelen serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Derivco, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in the Durban Area, South Africa. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the technology strategy and implementation, ensuring alignment with the company's business objectives. His leadership is focused on driving innovation and enhancing the technological capabilities of the organization.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Riaan has extensive experience in technology leadership across various organizations. He worked as the Chief Information Officer at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange from 2008 to 2017. Prior to that, he held the position of Chief Information Officer for Branch Banking at First National Bank from 2005 to 2008. His earlier roles include serving as Head of Enterprise Architecture at First National Bank and as a Manager at Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Educational Background
Riaan Van Wamelen has a solid educational foundation in business and technology. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Informatics from the University of Pretoria, followed by a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Informatics. He also holds an MBA from Stellenbosch University. Additionally, he completed the Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in 2016.
Experience in Consulting and Academia
Riaan has a background in consulting, having worked as a Manager at Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He also served as Director at EY-IZAZI Solutions from 1999 to 2001. In academia, he contributed as a part-time lecturer at the University of Johannesburg from 2011 to 2013, sharing his expertise in technology and business.
Expertise in Transformational Change
With over 25 years of experience, Riaan has a strong background in executive leadership and technology management. He has successfully led organizations through transformational change programs, focusing on delivering tangible business results. His passion lies in leveraging technology to drive significant improvements for organizations and their clients.