Ben Kruger – Independent Non-Executive Director, Standard Bank Group (SBG) & SBSA
Ben Kruger is a seasoned South African banker and corporate leader with over 30 years of experience in financial services. He currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Standard Bank Group (SBG) and SBSA, appointed on 6 June 2022.
Board Committee Memberships
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Chairman, Group / SBSA Risk and Capital Management Committee
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Chairman, Group / SBSA Large Exposure Credit Committee
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Member, Group Remuneration Committee
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Member, Group Information Technology Committee
Career Highlights
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Joined Standard Bank Group in 1985, holding multiple leadership roles:
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Chief Executive, Corporate & Investment Banking Division
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Group Chief Operating Officer
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Joint Group Chief Executive (March 2013 – September 2017)
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Former Non-Executive Chairman of:
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ICBC Standard Bank Plc
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Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
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Current roles include:
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Executive Chairman, Ruby Rock Investments Proprietary Limited
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Lead Independent Director, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited
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Non-Executive Director, JSE Limited
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Chairman & Council Member, University of Pretoria
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Education
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BCom (Hons) – University of Pretoria
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Chartered Accountant (CA, SA)
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Advanced Management Program (AMP) – Harvard Business School
Key Legacy
Ben Kruger is recognized as one of South Africa’s most accomplished banking executives. His career reflects a deep expertise in risk management, capital markets, and corporate governance
