Vanessa Pillay

Vanessa Pillay is an experienced financial services executive currently serving as the Executive Head of Corporate & Commercial Distribution at Ashburton Investments since October 2023, where the focus is on driving distribution strategy and client value propositions. Prior to this role, Vanessa held the position of Managing Director at First Global Asset Management, where the emphasis was on developing business strategies aligned with the company's vision. Vanessa's extensive career includes significant roles at STANLIB, Nedbank, and Calyon Bank, with a consistent track record of growing assets under management, increasing market share, and leading innovative product development in institutional sales and structuring. Vanessa's educational background includes a General Management Program at Harvard Business School and a bachelor's degree, complemented by ongoing postgraduate financial planning studies.