Vassi Naidoo Wiki, Age, Health, Daughter, Cause of Death, Family, Wife, Nedbank, Salary, Net Worth, Obituary

Vassi Naidoo Biography – Vassi Naidoo Wiki

Vassi Naidoo was a renowned South African businessman and the chairman of Nedbank. According to Vassi Naidoo’s LinkedIn profile, he served as the chairman of Nedbank from May 2015 to September 2021. Naidoo was born in Durban, South Africa where he attended the Chatsworth High School. He later graduated from the University of Durban-Westville, with a bachelor of commerce. Vassi graduated in 1976. He also earned a diploma in accounting in 1978. Vassi was highly skilled in accounting, auditing, retail, and investment banking, and other financial services.

Naidoo started his banking career at Deloitte Southern Africa in 1977. In 1983, he became a partner. Between 1998 and 2006 he served as the chief executive officer of Deloitte Southern Africa. In May 2015, he landed the role of the chairman of Nedbank to succeed Reuel Khoza. According to Vassi Naidoo’s Nedbank Bio, he was appointed to the boards of Nedbank Group Limited and Nedbank Limited as a Non-executive Director and Chair-designate on 1 May 2015 and then as chairman on 11 May 2015. In November 2016 Vassi was appointed as a Senior Independent Director of Liquid Telecommunications Holdings Limited, which is based in Mauritius, and as Chair of Africa Property Development Managers/Gateway Delta Development Holdings. On 4 May 2020, he was appointed as Non-executive Director and Deputy Chairman of Vedanta Zinc International. Vassi was also the Chairman of the WWF Green Trust.

Vassi was a member of the Deloitte UK Executive from 2006 to 2009 and a member of the Deloitte Global Executive from 2007 to 2011. From 2009 to 2014 he served as the Vice-chair of Deloitte UK. He was a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, with honorary lifetime membership granted in 2011 due to his contribution to the development of the profession in South Africa. He was also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a Professor of Practice in the Department of Accountancy at the University of Johannesburg in Johannesburg South Africa.

Vassi Naidoo Age

He was born on March 1, 1955, in Durban, South Africa.

Vassi Naidoo Wife

Is Vassi Naidoo married? He was married to his wife Sheila Naidoo, a former teacher. Together with his wife, they have two children. Vassi Naidoo’s daughter is Carmeni Naidoo.

Vassi Naidoo Family

Who are Vassi Naidoo’s parents? His parents are unclear. He was born in Durban, South Africa. His grandfather was an Indian immigrant who moved to South Africa as an indentured servant for a sugar company.

Vassi Naidoo Cause of Death

Vassi Naidoo died on September 28, 2021, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He died at the age of 66. Vassi Naidoo’s cause of death is unclear, he has been battling cancer. According to Nedbank, Vassi has been on medical leave since 22 January 2021. Naidoo is survived by his wife, Sheila, two children, and four grandchildren.

Announcing Vassi Naidoo’s death, Nedbank wrote on their website; “It is with great sadness that Nedbank announces the passing on of Nedbank Group Chairman Vassi Naidoo on 28 September 2021.” The Acting Chairman who took over after Vassi Naidoo’s medical leave, Mpho Makwana said; “Vassi brought a wealth of experience and wisdom to the role of Chairman of the group, and he will be greatly missed by all at Nedbank who knew him. He led with deep integrity and excellence. The Board extends its deepest sympathies to his wife Sheila, daughter Carmeni, and his extended family.”

The Chief Executive, Mike Brown, said; “Vassi was a remarkable individual who was held in the highest regard both professionally and personally. As our Chairman, he has made an indelible mark on Nedbank and during his long executive career at Deloitte he had a lasting influence on the lives of many young chartered accountants and the transformation of the accounting profession.” He added; “We are grateful for his guidance, leadership and wise counsel. He has always been considered a pioneer in his field and he used his position of influence as Nedbank Chairman to bring about positive change and dedicated much of his time to finding ways to improve the lives of every South African including being the catalyst alongside Pravin Gordhan and the late Jabu Mabuza for the CEO Initiative.”

Vassi Naidoo Net Worth

Vassi Naidoo’s net worth is estimated to be $2 Million.