Job Title: Group CFO
Company: Old Mutual Botswana
Ricardo Sardien is a finance and operations executive currently working within Old Mutual Botswana as chief finance and operating officer, where he is responsible for leading the finance and operations functions of the business. He has over 16 years of experience in financial services, with a strong focus on insurance, governance, financial management and operational leadership.
He has held progressive leadership roles within Old Mutual Botswana, where he has been responsible for financial planning, management reporting, business performance management and operational support. Prior to this, he worked within the broader Old Mutual Group across Africa, gaining experience in complex, multi-jurisdictional financial services environments. Earlier in his career, he built his foundation in finance and reporting through roles focused on financial management and business support functions.
Work
2026 - present Group chief operating officer, Old Mutual Botswana
2025 - present Non-executive eirector, Old Mutual Botswana
2022 - present Group chief finance officer, Old Mutual Botswana
2021 - 2022 Head of tax reporting and accounting of africa regions , Old Mutual
2018 - 2021 Finance manager, Old Mutual Africa Holdings
2014 - 2018 Finance business partner, Grand Parade Investments
2014 - 2014 Group financial accountant, Grand Parade Investments
2013 - 2014 Senior auditor, A2A Kopano Incorporated
2010 - 2013 Audit trainee, A2A Kopano Incorporated
Education
Master of business administration (MBA),Universidad Isabel
Postgraduate diploma in accounting sciences, University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Bachelor of commerce, financial accounting, University of Cape Town
Fellow Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA | CGMA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA), CPA Australia
Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)
Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA)
Various certifications in ESG, governance, digital transformation, AI in finance and business intelligence
About the company: Old Mutual Botswana is part of the Old Mutual Limited group, a leading pan-African financial services organisation. The company provides insurance, investment and financial solutions to individuals and businesses, with a strong focus on financial inclusion, long-term savings, risk protection and delivering sustainable value across Botswana’s financial services market.
