Group Chief Economist
PSG Financial Services

PSG Financial Services has appointed economist Johann Els as Group Chief Economist, effective 1 December 2025. Els joined PSG with over 35 years’ experience spanning economic strategy, financial markets and public policy. Most recently, he served as Group Chief Economist at Old Mutual, following a distinguished career focused on macroeconomic analysis and forecasting. Johann holds a Master of Commerce (MCom) in Economics and is widely respected for his balanced perspective on South Africa’s economic landscape and the global forces shaping markets.