Old Mutual yesterday confirmed the appointment of Mignon du Preez as their Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive as of 1 September 2022. In her new role, Du Preez will lead and manage all marketing activities, public relations, and sustainability initiatives as a member of the Old Mutual Namibia executive team. 

Du Preez boasts over 15 years of experience in strategic leadership, marketing, business development and business transformation. 

Academically, Du Preez holds an MBA from the Cardiff Metropolitan University, a Master’s in Strategy and Innovation from the Westford University Executive Programme, an International Marketing Higher Certificate and International Management Certificate from the Institute of International Marketing and Management [IMM] and a Change Management Certification from the University of Cape Town. 

Before joining Old Mutual, she completed a stint at the Bank of Namibia as Manager for Strategy, Projects, and Transformation. Prior to joining the bank, she was the senior manager for Clients and Industries at Deloitte Namibia. 

“In Du Preez, we have a clear and confident communicator who is people oriented with a high-level of interpersonal awareness. She holds a wealth of knowledge regarding strategic development, planning and implementation, marketing, advertising, and communications as well as brand & image management. We are excited to welcome her to the team and believe she will help continue to drive our brand forward,” said Tassius Chigariro, Group Chief Executive Officer, Old Mutual Namibia.