Namfisa, FNB announce managerial appointments
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority this week announced the appointment of Operi Kaapama as the manager for insurance and medical aid funds, effective from 1 January 2025.
Kaapama brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as finance manager at Medscheme Namibia, the Namibia Health Plan (NHP) administrator. Before that, she gained valuable expertise at Deloitte Namibia and had a brief tenure with Deloitte Canada.
Throughout her career, she has worked with renowned organisations such as NHP, Old Mutual Namibia, King Price Insurance, IJG, and SunLife Insurance (Canada), among others.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, and an Honours Degree in the same field, both from the University of the Free State in South Africa as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from Monash University in South Africa. She is a registered Chartered Accountant at the Institute of Chartered Accountants Namibia (ICAN).
"In the banking sector, FNB Namibia announced the appointment of Kirsty Watermeyer as its new communications manager. With over 20 years of experience in communications, media, and public relations, Kirsty brings a wealth of expertise to the role. Her extensive background spans across the areas of communications strategy, management, business development, and media content production," FNB Namibia said.
"Watermeyer holds qualifications in public relations, communication, and marketing and has done courses in media coaching, leadership, and environmental journalism. Her commitment to continuous learning and her pursuit of excellence make her a perfect fit for FNB Namibia as the bank continues to lead the way in the Namibian banking sector," the bank said.
Kaapama brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as finance manager at Medscheme Namibia, the Namibia Health Plan (NHP) administrator. Before that, she gained valuable expertise at Deloitte Namibia and had a brief tenure with Deloitte Canada.
Throughout her career, she has worked with renowned organisations such as NHP, Old Mutual Namibia, King Price Insurance, IJG, and SunLife Insurance (Canada), among others.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, and an Honours Degree in the same field, both from the University of the Free State in South Africa as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from Monash University in South Africa. She is a registered Chartered Accountant at the Institute of Chartered Accountants Namibia (ICAN).
"In the banking sector, FNB Namibia announced the appointment of Kirsty Watermeyer as its new communications manager. With over 20 years of experience in communications, media, and public relations, Kirsty brings a wealth of expertise to the role. Her extensive background spans across the areas of communications strategy, management, business development, and media content production," FNB Namibia said.
"Watermeyer holds qualifications in public relations, communication, and marketing and has done courses in media coaching, leadership, and environmental journalism. Her commitment to continuous learning and her pursuit of excellence make her a perfect fit for FNB Namibia as the bank continues to lead the way in the Namibian banking sector," the bank said.
