Zyda Rylands
Chief Executive Officer at Woolworths (Pty) Ltd.
Profile
Zyda Rylands is currently the Chief Executive Officer & People Director at Woolworths (Pty) Ltd.
She is also a Director at FirstRand Bank Holdings Ltd., Peregrine Pty Ltd., National Urban Reconstruction & Housing Agency, Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd., African Capital Property Portfolio Pty Ltd., and Peregrine Iq Pty Ltd.
Previously, Ms. Rylands served as the Chief Executive Officer-Woolworths at Woolworths Holdings Ltd.
She was also the Chairman at Open Society Foundation of South Africa, a Non-Executive Director at Country Road Group Pty Ltd., and a Director at The Consumer Goods Forum.
Additionally, she held positions as a Non-Executive Director at Black Management Forum, a Director at Centre for Justice & Crime Prevention, and a Trustee at Trauma Centre For Survivors of Violence & Torture.
Ms. Rylands completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Cape Town.
Zyda Rylands active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
FirstRand Bank Holdings Ltd.
 FirstRand Bank Holdings Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Part of FirstRand Ltd., FirstRand Bank Holdings Ltd. is a bank holding South African company that provides commercial banking services. The private company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-02 |
National Urban Reconstruction & Housing Agency
 National Urban Reconstruction & Housing Agency Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance The National Urban Reconstruction & Housing Agency provides bridging finance and construction services. 'The non-profit company is based in New Doornfontein, South Africa. The South African company was founded by Frederick S. Harris. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-02 |
Woolworths (Pty) Ltd.
 Woolworths (Pty) Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Woolworths Holdings Ltd., Woolworths (Pty) Ltd. provides financial services. The private company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Zyda Rylands has been the CEO of the South African company since 2005. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-09-02 |
Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd.
 Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd. is an online retailer based in Cape Town, South Africa. The South African company offers a wide range of products including cleaning products, accessories, prepared fruits, ready-made salads, fresh fruits, vegetables, homeware, fashion, food, and beauty products. Sivi Pillay has been the CEO of the joint venture company since 2004. | Director/Board Member | - |
| African Capital Property Portfolio Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Peregrine Iq Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Peregrine Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Zyda Rylands
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WOOLWORTHS HOLDINGS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2021-08-22 |
Black Management Forum
 Black Management Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Black Management Forum engages in the development of managerial leadership and advancement of socio-economic transformation in South Africa. It offers leadership search, consulting services, organizational transformation, as well as management and leadership development. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Zyda Rylands
| University of Cape Town | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| WOOLWORTHS HOLDINGS LIMITED | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 13 |
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Country Road Group Pty Ltd.
 Country Road Group Pty Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Country Road Group Pty Ltd. operates as specialty fashion retailers. It designs, wholesales, licenses and retails apparel, house wares and related items. The company offers clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, and sleepwear for women, men and child. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. | Retail Trade |
FirstRand Bank Holdings Ltd.
FirstRand Bank Holdings Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Part of FirstRand Ltd., FirstRand Bank Holdings Ltd. is a bank holding South African company that provides commercial banking services. The private company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Finance |
| Peregrine Pty Ltd. | |
National Urban Reconstruction & Housing Agency
National Urban Reconstruction & Housing Agency Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance The National Urban Reconstruction & Housing Agency provides bridging finance and construction services. 'The non-profit company is based in New Doornfontein, South Africa. The South African company was founded by Frederick S. Harris. | Finance |
Woolworths (Pty) Ltd.
Woolworths (Pty) Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Woolworths Holdings Ltd., Woolworths (Pty) Ltd. provides financial services. The private company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Zyda Rylands has been the CEO of the South African company since 2005. | Retail Trade |
Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd.
Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd. is an online retailer based in Cape Town, South Africa. The South African company offers a wide range of products including cleaning products, accessories, prepared fruits, ready-made salads, fresh fruits, vegetables, homeware, fashion, food, and beauty products. Sivi Pillay has been the CEO of the joint venture company since 2004. | Finance |
| Open Society Foundation of South Africa | |
The Consumer Goods Forum
 The Consumer Goods Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Consumer Goods Forum operates as a business association. The company was founded in and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. | Commercial Services |
Black Management Forum
Black Management Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Black Management Forum engages in the development of managerial leadership and advancement of socio-economic transformation in South Africa. It offers leadership search, consulting services, organizational transformation, as well as management and leadership development. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa. | Commercial Services |
| Centre for Justice & Crime Prevention | |
| Trauma Centre For Survivors of Violence & Torture | |
| African Capital Property Portfolio Pty Ltd. | |
| Peregrine Iq Pty Ltd. |
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