Katherine Barker | Proposition Executive Head | Effective 1 April 2026

Barker arrives with a very compelling resume. As founding CEO of Capitec Life, she built a fully licensed digital life insurer from a blank page, putting in place the governance, operating model and leadership capability that turned an idea into a market reality. Her track record of pioneering accessible, data-led insurance for underserved segments will help Old Mutual Life and Savings sharpen its proposition and broaden its reach. Her appointment signals a step-change in how the business will design and deliver customer solutions.