South Africa: Hollard Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer

Hollard has named Hazel Chimhandamba as its new Chief Marketing Officer, leveraging her extensive experience across the telecommunications, banking, and insurance sectors.

Formerly serving as the executive head of marketing at Cell C, Hazel Chimhandamba is renowned for her accomplishments, which include accolades and notable brand recognition. Drawing from her background at Outsurance and Standard Bank Group, she brings enthusiasm to contribute to Hollard’s transformative journey across the African continent.

“I am truly excited to take on this new challenge and look forward to becoming a Hollardite. The Group is on a transformative journey as it expands on the African continent, and I am honored to be part of a team that is driving this Pan-African strategy while offering localized solutions in each operating country,” Hazel said.

Driven by a passion for leadership and customer-centric strategies, Chimhandamba holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science. Additionally, she possesses a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing from the University of South Africa, a certificate in digital marketing from the University of Cape Town, and a certificate in sales and marketing from the Institute of Marketing Management.

Chimhandamba is equally committed to championing the fields of art and sports.