Sanlam Limited announced that In accordance with paragraphs 3.59 and 6.39 of the JSE Limited Listings and Debt Listings Requirements, following the successful completion of the SanlamAllianz transaction to form the SanlamAllianz JV, Mr. Heinie Werth has been appointed as CEO of SAZ JV. Mr. Werth is therefore stepping down from both the Sanlam and Sanlam Life Boards as an executive director with effect from 31 December 2023 to focus on management of the SAZ JV on behalf of Sanlam and Allianz. The Sanlam and Sanlam Life Boards have expressed its deep gratitude to Heinie Werth for his service and for 25 years at Sanlam, where he has had a distinguished career including serving inter alia as Group Finance Director and as CEO of Sanlam Emerging Markets.

The Board wishes Mr. Werth the best for his new role in driving the SAZ JV on the continent.