Board of Directors

Meet the experienced leaders guiding LegalWise's strategic direction and ensuring we deliver on our mission to provide accessible legal services.

Executive Directors

Our executive team leads the day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives of LegalWise.

John Smith

Chief Executive Officer

Over 25 years of experience in the legal services industry. Passionate about making legal services accessible to all South Africans.

Sarah Johnson

Chief Financial Officer

CA(SA) with extensive experience in financial management and corporate governance in the financial services sector.

Thabo Molefe

Chief Operations Officer

Leads operational excellence across our nationwide branch network and member service delivery.

Non-Executive Directors

Our non-executive directors bring diverse expertise and independent oversight to our board.

Dr. Nomvula Dlamini

Chairperson

PhD, MBA

Michael van der Berg

Independent Director

CA(SA), CFA

Fatima Patel

Independent Director

LLB, LLM

David Nkosi

Independent Director

BCom Hons

Corporate Governance

LegalWise is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance. Our Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and ensures that the company operates ethically and in the best interests of all stakeholders.

The Board has established several committees to assist in fulfilling its responsibilities:

Audit Committee: Oversees financial reporting, internal controls, and external audit functions
Risk Committee: Monitors and manages enterprise-wide risks
Remuneration Committee: Ensures fair and transparent compensation practices
Social & Ethics Committee: Promotes ethical conduct and social responsibility

Our governance framework is aligned with the King IV Code on Corporate Governance and industry best practices.

Board Correspondence

For formal correspondence with the Board of Directors, please contact our Company Secretary.