Staff Writer
Old Mutual has appointed Roger Jardine as chairman designate.
Jardine will take over as chairman after the company’s annual general meeting scheduled for 5 June 2026, subject to his confirmation as a director.
Current chairman Trevor Manuel will retire at the end of the meeting after reaching the board’s retirement age.
Jardine and Manuel will work together during a three-month handover period from March to June 2026.
Jardine joined the Old Mutual board as an independent non-executive director in September 2025.
He previously served as chairman of FirstRand Limited for nearly six years.
He has also held chief executive roles at Kagiso Media, the Aveng Group and Primedia.
His experience includes serving as a non-executive director in sectors such as manufacturing, mining services, retail and infrastructure.
Jardine holds a Master of Science in Radiological Physics from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Haverford College.
Congratulating Jardine, Manuel said: “On behalf of the board, I want to congratulate Roger on his appointment as chairman designate. Roger has outstanding leadership experience in financial services and the broader business environment. The board is confident that his proven strategic, governance, and operational leadership will be invaluable to Old Mutual as it continues on its ambitious path of strategic and operational renewal and enhanced value creation. I look forward to working closely with Roger over the next few months to ensure a smooth and effective transition.”
