Nollie Maoto

Group Compliance Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Professional Overview
Nollie Maoto is an accomplished data and analytics executive with extensive experience driving strategic data initiatives and leading high-performing teams. As the Group Compliance Chief Data and Analytics Officer at FirstRand, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's data governance, compliance, and analytics strategies, ensuring the effective and ethical use of data to support business objectives.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In her current role, Nollie is responsible for developing and implementing the group-wide data governance and compliance framework, as well as leading the data analytics and data science teams. She works closely with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities to leverage data and analytics to enhance decision-making, drive operational efficiency, and mitigate compliance risks. Under her leadership, the data and analytics function has become a strategic business partner, delivering innovative solutions that have contributed to FirstRand's competitive advantage.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Nollie held various data and analytics leadership positions at FNB South Africa, where she was instrumental in transforming the organization's data capabilities. As the Chief Data and Analytics Officer for Merchant Services and ConnectMe, she led the development and implementation of advanced analytics solutions that optimized customer experiences and improved business performance.

Nollie's extensive career also includes roles as a Management Consultant at Accenture, where she advised clients across multiple industries on data-driven transformation initiatives. Her diverse background and proven track record of driving impactful data strategies have positioned her as a respected thought leader in the data and analytics space.

Academic Background
Nollie holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Pretoria and a Master's degree in Business Analytics from the University of Cape Town. Her strong academic foundation, combined with her practical experience, has enabled her to develop a deep understanding of how to leverage data and analytics to solve complex business challenges.

Areas of Expertise

• Data governance and compliance

• Data strategy and roadmap development

• Advanced analytics and data science

• Business intelligence and reporting

• Predictive modeling and decision support

• Change management and stakeholder engagement

• Collaborative leadership and team building

Professional Impact
Nollie's contributions extend beyond her executive roles. She is a member of the Africa Tech Festival Leadership Council, where she helps shape the strategic direction of one of the continent's premier technology events. Additionally, she serves as a CDO Ambassador for South Africa and is an Editorial Board member for CDO Magazine, where she shares her insights and expertise with the broader data and analytics community.

Conclusion
With her exceptional data and analytics expertise, proven leadership skills, and strategic mindset, Nollie Maoto is poised to continue driving transformative change within FirstRand and the broader industry. Her commitment to ethical data practices and her ability to translate data into actionable insights make her a valuable asset in the evolving data-driven business landscape.