FirstRand appoints Solomon Assefa independent non-executive director effective Oct. 1, 2026

By Public Technologies
  • FirstRand appointed Dr Solomon Assefa as an independent non-executive director, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
  • Assefa holds an MIT Ph.D. with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, and physics.
  • Former IBM Research vice president who led global R&D initiatives, including establishing IBM’s research presence in Africa.
  • Founder of Viridian Partners, focused on developing and commercializing frontier technologies.


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