Asheen Sewgoolam is a strategic procurement leader with over two decades of experience spanning, Aviation, FMCG, Manufacturing, Consulting, Financial Services and Banking, driving transformation, cost optimization, and supplier excellence across South Africa’s leading financial institutions. As Group Head of Sourcing at First National Bank and affiliates across FirstRand, he oversees multi-category procurement operations, leading a team of 32 professionals and delivering significant audited savings.
His leadership has been instrumental in achieving top-tier preferential procurement ratings and pioneering cost containment initiatives beyond traditional sourcing. Asheen holds an Executive MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics Management and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS).
A passionate advocate for innovation and continuous improvement, Asheen brings deep expertise in procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration.