JSE Executive and Leadership Team

Ousmane Pouye, the Chief Executive Officer, Business & Owner at JSE, directs the overall strategic vision and operational execution for the exchange. This leadership position involves architecting growth strategies and ensuring the JSE's market position as a premier African financial hub. Overseeing all business units, Pouye drives innovation in trading platforms and financial products, aligning operations with market demands. The role necessitates fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, listed companies, and institutional investors, to enhance market liquidity and accessibility. Ousmane Pouye is pivotal in expanding the JSE's service offerings, including investment education and private placement facilitation, thereby empowering a diverse investor base. This executive leadership ensures the JSE's continued contribution to capital market development and economic empowerment within South Africa and the broader African continent.

Carmini Kander CA(SA), the Interim Chief Financial Officer at JSE, manages the financial operations and strategic financial planning for the leading African stock exchange. This role encompasses overseeing accounting, financial reporting, treasury functions, and capital allocation to support the JSE's diverse services, including investment education and market data products. Kander CA(SA) ensures the integrity of financial statements and compliance with all relevant financial regulations, maintaining investor confidence. The Interim Chief Financial Officer plays a key part in financial risk assessment and management, contributing to the overall stability and growth of the exchange. Carmini Kander CA(SA)'s financial acumen guides strategic decisions, supporting initiatives aimed at empowering individual and institutional investors and fostering capital market development across the continent.

Tebalo Tsoaeli, the Chief Information Officer at JSE, architects and executes the technology strategy underpinning the exchange's operations. This critical role involves overseeing the development and maintenance of robust, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure essential for trading equities, derivatives, and bonds. Tsoaeli drives digital transformation initiatives, ensuring the JSE remains at the forefront of technological innovation in financial markets. The Chief Information Officer manages all aspects of information security, data management, and system resilience, safeguarding sensitive market data and transaction integrity. Tebalo Tsoaeli also leads the integration of advanced analytics and data products, enhancing market transparency and providing valuable insights to investors. This leadership ensures the JSE's technological capabilities support its mission of empowering investors and facilitating capital market access across Africa.

Qiniso Mthembu, the Chief Risk Officer & Chief Revenue Officer at JSE, holds dual responsibility for safeguarding the exchange's financial health and driving revenue growth. This executive oversees the comprehensive risk management framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and mitigating potential threats across all JSE operations. Mthembu also directs revenue generation strategies, identifying and capitalizing on new market opportunities for equities, derivatives, and bonds trading. The Chief Revenue Officer role involves optimizing pricing models and developing innovative financial products to attract and retain clients, including private companies and financial institutions. Qiniso Mthembu's strategic oversight ensures the JSE's financial stability while expanding its market reach and service offerings, supporting SMEs through programs like the Enterprise Acceleration Programme.