Full Name: Prabashini Moodley

Current Position and Company Name: MD of Old Mutual Corporate

Main Activity of the Company: Old Mutual Corporate is a leading provider of retirement fund solutions, investments, group risk benefits and consulting services

Date and Place of Birth: August 6, 1979, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Education: Bachelor of Business Science (Actuarial Science) with Honours, University of Cape Town; Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa

First Job: Junior actuarial analyst at Old Mutual

Size of First Pay Packet: About R10 000 a month

Career Path to Date: Since joining Old Mutual immediately after university, I have spent two to four years each in different roles across the group, starting in finance, before moving to investments and distribution. This was followed by a stint in the office of the South Africa CEO and a secondment to Mexico. Thereafter, I had the privilege of being the segment chief financial officer for our Mass and Foundation Cluster, followed by my current role as head of Old Mutual Corporate

Value of Assets under Your Control: R250-billion

Number of People under Your Leadership: 330 employees

Management Style: Inclusive, collaborative and balancing long-term strategy and constant improvement with current execution and delivery

Personal Best Achievement: Qualifying as an actuary

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My family – they are my first and biggest cheerleaders

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: A few amazing mentors and sponsors that I have had throughout my career stand out

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: No one in particular. I feel honoured to meet all kinds of people everyday, whether at work or socially – everyone has a story to tell

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Not stated

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Favourite Food/Drink: Breakfast at any time of day/coffee

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Pets: Maya and Leo – our feline family members

Miscellaneous Dislikes: None

Married: No

Children: No

Clubs: None