Staff Writer
Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Allvan Farmer as its chief information officer, effective 1 March 2026.
Farmer has close to two decades of experience in banking and financial services in Namibia and across southern Africa.
His work has focused on enterprise technology leadership, payments infrastructure, cybersecurity and regulatory governance.
During his career, Farmer has led technology and operational transformation programmes aimed at improving digital systems and strengthening operational resilience.
He has also overseen enterprise technology, payments, cybersecurity and data governance across several African markets.
In Namibia, Farmer has been involved in technology localisation and efforts to strengthen financial systems as banks prepare for real-time payments.
He has also supported financial institutions in aligning with regulatory standards while improving digital services for clients.
Farmer has served in industry roles, including as a council member and non-executive director of the Payments Association of Namibia.
He also participated in the Bank of Namibia’s Instant Payments Programme, which focuses on the development of digital payments infrastructure.
Farmer holds an executive MBA with distinction and has professional qualifications in technology governance, project management, cybersecurity and corporate governance.
“Technology is central to how modern banks deliver value to their clients and operate at scale. I look forward to working with the team at Standard Bank Namibia to strengthen the bank’s digital foundations, advance modern technology platforms, and support a banking experience that is secure, efficient, trusted, and built for the future,” he said.
