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PIVOT POINT – in conversation with Lytania Johnson, CEO of FNB’s Personal Segment

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Lytania started her career in the financial services industry in 2001, in the finance division of FNB Credit Card. She then moved into the Risk function of the bank, where she held various risk positions over a period of 16 years and was involved in the implementation of strategic risk and regulatory projects enterprise wide. Due to her vision of becoming a well-rounded leader, she was privileged enough to be responsible for managing the HR portfolio, in conjunction with her risk portfolio, for one of the key client segments within the bank. She has held the role of Chief Risk Officer of a few portfolios across SA and the Broader Africa jurisdiction which consisted of 9 countries.

Lytania has also held the position of CEO for the Ewallet business, leading the team in developing a product solution that offers the bridge into banking for the unbanked retail base and enabling a remittance solution between FNB banked and Ewallet recipients. She has held the position of Chief Risk Officer for FNB and the Retail and commercial segment for the last 5 years. Lytania holds a BComm Management accounting degree, a Certificate in Risk Management, an Advanced Diploma in Risk management and has completed an Advanced Leadership programme through Wits Business School. She is currently the CEO of FNB Personal Segment
12 Oct 2023 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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