RMB CDIO Wins Digital Innovation Award for 2024

Media Release

13 November 2024

RMB Chief Digital Information Officer Wins Digital Innovation Award for 2024  

RMB is proud to announce that Christiaan Du Preez, our Chief Digital Information Officer, has been recognised with the Digital Innovation Award by CIO SA for 2024. This prestigious award celebrates visionary leadership and excellence in leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation and creating new business opportunities. 

Since joining RMB, Christiaan has been a driving force behind a number of transformative projects across RMB and the FirstRand Group, leveraging innovation to deliver meaningful solutions for both the organisation and our clients. This award not only highlights his exceptional talent but also reinforces RMB’s belief that with the right people, anything is possible.

“I’m honoured to have received the Digital Innovation Award. This achievement wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of the amazing team around me, support from colleagues and the trust of our clients,” says Christiaan Du Preez.

This recognition from CIO SA is testament to RMB’s purpose statement - To empower our people and clients to be exceptional together for all to thrive. At RMB, we believe that the mix of talent from diverse perspectives and backgrounds creates powerful collaborations that drive innovation.

"We are proud of Christiaan being recognised for his outstanding contribution to technology and leadership," said Emrie Brown, RMB’s CEO. "This reflects the dedication and passion of our teams, and it’s this commitment to excellence from our people which sets us apart." 

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