Gershwin Pienaar

Sanlam Group Risk · Bellville, South Africa

• –Led strategic client engagement for corporate clients in employee benefit and risk environment.
• –Managed strategic client portfolio as senior relationship lead and escalation point.
• –Engaged with C-suite executives and decision-makers to understand priorities and strengthen partnerships.

Old Mutual SARAF Death Claims · Pinelands, South Africa

• –Managed retirement fund death claim investigations and trustee decision-making.
• –Collaborated with legal, trustee, and stakeholder groups for compliant outcomes.
• –Handled complex, high-sensitivity cases requiring investigation and decision-making.

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company · Pinelands, South Africa

• –Supported revenue generation by strengthening advisor effectiveness and coordinating campaigns.
• –Generated qualified sales opportunities for financial advisors and brokers.
• –Coordinated campaign rollout initiatives to improve lead generation and commercial engagement.

Danbury Nurses Training Centre · Connecticut, USA

• –Led front-office operations and business support functions in an education environment.
• –Oversaw day-to-day operations including scheduling, admissions, and payroll.
• –Supported business growth through operational leadership and service quality management.

Erection & Welding Contractors · Connecticut, USA

• –Managed projects across the lifecycle within the construction sector.
• –Led end-to-end project management activities from initiation through delivery.
• –Defined project scope, deliverables, budgets, and governance structures.