Abel Sakhau is the Chief Sustainability Officer of Sanlam Group, Africa’s largest non-banking financial services group. With over two decades in the industry, he is responsible for driving Sanlam’s groupwide sustainability efforts and plays a critical role in the strategic execution of the group’s ESG and sustainability strategy.
One of the group’s key focus areas is improving the low insurance penetration in many African countries, by expanding access to insurance and financial services to benefit low-income households, small and medium-sized enterprises and vulnerable communities facing the impacts of climate change. A cornerstone programme is the Santam Partnership for Risk and Resilience, which enhances the capacity of municipalities to manage and mitigate climate change impacts by providing training, resources, and support.
Abel holds an MBA as well as qualifications in leadership, environmental, atmospheric, and business sciences. He is also passionate about volunteering to empower the youth and impart the power of ethical leadership.
