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Johann Strydom
Chief Executive Officer at
OLD MUTUAL LIMITED
Net worth: 979 829 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Johann Jurie Strydom is currently Chief Executive Officer at Old Mutual Life Assurance Co. (South Africa) Ltd. since 2025, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Old Mutual Ltd. since 2023, Chairman at Common Good Foundation, and Member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa.
Former roles include Executive Director & CEO-Regent Insurance at Imperial Logistics Ltd. from 2013 to 2015, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Regent Insurance Co. Ltd. (South Africa), Chief Executive Officer at Sanlam Personal Finance Ltd. from 2016 to 2022, Chief Executive Officer at Regent Life Assurance Co. Ltd. from 2006 to 2014, Chairman at Fsphub, Managing Director at Alexander Forbes Ltd., Non-Executive Director at AfroCentric Investment Corp.
Ltd. from 2020 to 2022, and Managing Director at Alexander Forbes Life Ltd. Education includes an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an undergraduate degree from the University of Cape Town.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OLD MUTUAL LTD. 0.03% | 14/04/2026 | 12,29,165 ( 0.03% ) | 979 829 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Johann Strydom active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OLD MUTUAL LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 01/06/2025 |
Old Mutual Life Assurance Co. (South Africa) Ltd.
 Old Mutual Life Assurance Co. (South Africa) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Old Mutual South Africa is an active manager which allocates assets between different asset classes including equities, bonds, real estate, cash and alternative assets. Their geographic focus is both local and international. The firm aims to achieve long-term investment returns and provide inflation beating returns for policyholders in accordance with their risk/return profile. Assets are selected by asset managers investing in accordance with a mandate provided by Old Mutual South Africa, which specifies asset allocation limits. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/06/2025 |
Actuarial Society of South Africa
 Actuarial Society of South Africa The private company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. It is the professional body dedicated to advancing actuarial science, education, and practice within and across the continent. The society regulates and supports actuaries by providing education, structured membership designations, and upholding professional and ethical standards through a code of conduct and disciplinary framework. It offers resources for actuarial students and professionals, including syllabi, exam registration, study materials, and support programs, with exams conducted in both virtual and venue formats. The society emphasizes lifelong learning through a continuous professional development system and fosters research and thought leadership via its public benefits and research hub. It organizes events, seminars, and publishes journals and magazines, and maintains committees and task forces addressing areas such as banking, climate change, enterprise risk management, and insurance. The society promotes transformation and diversity through initiatives and partnerships, and supports education and development via bursaries and trusts for previously disadvantaged communities. It serves as a central hub for actuarial education, professional standards, research, and member engagement. The Actuarial Society of South Africa was founded in 1948. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Johann Strydom
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AFROCENTRIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 20/06/2022 |
Sanlam Personal Finance Ltd.
 Sanlam Personal Finance Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides financial services to individuals | Chief Executive Officer | 01/06/2022 |
Alexander Forbes Life Ltd.
 Alexander Forbes Life Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides employee benefits, investment management, insurance and wealth management solutions | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Alexander Forbes Ltd.
 Alexander Forbes Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advice and benefits administration services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Training of Johann Strydom
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
5
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Imperial Logistics Ltd.
 Imperial Logistics Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides market access and logistics solutions | Transportation |
Alexander Forbes Ltd.
Alexander Forbes Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advice and benefits administration services | Finance |
Old Mutual Life Assurance Co. (South Africa) Ltd.
Old Mutual Life Assurance Co. (South Africa) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Old Mutual South Africa is an active manager which allocates assets between different asset classes including equities, bonds, real estate, cash and alternative assets. Their geographic focus is both local and international. The firm aims to achieve long-term investment returns and provide inflation beating returns for policyholders in accordance with their risk/return profile. Assets are selected by asset managers investing in accordance with a mandate provided by Old Mutual South Africa, which specifies asset allocation limits. | Finance |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University | Finance |
University of Cape Town
 University of Cape Town Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
AfroCentric Investment Corp. Ltd.
 AfroCentric Investment Corp. Ltd. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Operates as an investment holding company whose subsidiaries engage in healthcare solutions | Retail Trade |
Sanlam Personal Finance Ltd.
Sanlam Personal Finance Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides financial services to individuals | Finance |
Actuarial Society of South Africa
Actuarial Society of South Africa The private company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. It is the professional body dedicated to advancing actuarial science, education, and practice within and across the continent. The society regulates and supports actuaries by providing education, structured membership designations, and upholding professional and ethical standards through a code of conduct and disciplinary framework. It offers resources for actuarial students and professionals, including syllabi, exam registration, study materials, and support programs, with exams conducted in both virtual and venue formats. The society emphasizes lifelong learning through a continuous professional development system and fosters research and thought leadership via its public benefits and research hub. It organizes events, seminars, and publishes journals and magazines, and maintains committees and task forces addressing areas such as banking, climate change, enterprise risk management, and insurance. The society promotes transformation and diversity through initiatives and partnerships, and supports education and development via bursaries and trusts for previously disadvantaged communities. It serves as a central hub for actuarial education, professional standards, research, and member engagement. The Actuarial Society of South Africa was founded in 1948. | |
Regent Life Assurance Co. Ltd.
 Regent Life Assurance Co. Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Finance |
Regent Insurance Co. Ltd. (South Africa)
 Regent Insurance Co. Ltd. (South Africa) Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides life insurance services | Finance |
Alexander Forbes Life Ltd.
Alexander Forbes Life Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides employee benefits, investment management, insurance and wealth management solutions | Finance |
Old Mutual Ltd.
 Old Mutual Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides investment, savings, insurance and banking services | Finance |
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