Ten things I learnt while on the Class Of programme

• Senior management within the bank are very accessible
• As a business, we are nimble, able and willing to adjust our strategies regularly
• The power and importance of networks
• The importance of our Credit Committees
• In order to progress, there are almost inevitably going to be setbacks
• RMB employs some amazing people
• FirstRand and RMB are enlightened companies that manage to balance the often-conflicting needs of shareholders, clients, employees and the community
• FNB is an important contributor to the success of RMB
• Nobody messes with the Queen
• It’s better to stay in the Cascades than the Palace at the RMB Conference