Two new appointments at Old Mutual

Elizabeth Likoro

Old Mutual Namibia has appointed Christoff Bauernschmitt as head of Broker Distribution within its personal finance business, as well as Josephine Auala as the Retail Business Unit Marketing Manager.

The appointments reflect Old Mutual’s commitment to investing in experienced leadership and maintaining strong relationships with its intermediary network, while supporting the company’s strategic growth ambitions.

Bauernschmitt will be responsible for leading the Group’s broker distribution strategy, strengthening intermediary partnerships and driving sustainable growth across the business.

He brings nearly three decades of experience in the financial services industry, having built a distinguished career spanning banking, risk management, treasury, corporate credit, investments and executive leadership.

Old Mutual Personal Finance Managing Director, Otto Makemba, said that Bauernschmitt’s appointment represents an important step in strengthening Old Mutuals distribution capability and deepening our partnerships with Namibia’s broker community.

“He brings extensive leadership experience, strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the financial services landscape. His track record of building lasting relationships and delivering sustainable business growth makes him exceptionally well positioned to lead our broker distribution business into its next chapter,” Makemba said.

Newly appointed head of Broker Distribution Christoff Bauernschmitt, welcomed the appointment with honor and excitement as he looks forward to contribute his work.

“I am honored to take on this role and excited about the opportunity to work alongside our brokers, advisers and distribution teams across the country. Brokers play a critical role in helping customers make informed financial decisions, and I look forward to building on the strong foundations already in place,” Bauernschmitt said.

His career also includes senior leadership roles at Bank Windhoek, where he served in positions including Head of Market Risk, Senior Credit Manager and Head of Corporate Credit. Most recently, he served as Head of Alternative Investments at the Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia (OMIGNAM), where he was a member of the executive team and played a key role in the growth of infrastructure, renewable energy and private market investments in Namibia.

Old Mutual’s marketing, public affairs and sustainability executive, Mignon du Preez welcomed Auala’s appointment by saying that Auala’s breadth of experience would complement Old Mutual Namibia’s ongoing focus on building meaningful connections with customers.

“Josephine brings valuable experience across brand, customer insights and integrated marketing, and we look forward to the contribution she will make as we continue strengthening our Retail business,” said Du Preez.

Before joining Old Mutual, she served as Senior Brand Manager at Bank Windhoek and as a Marketing officer: Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Bank.

Commenting on her appointment, Auala said she is excited to join Old Mutual and make meaningful contributions to a brand that already has a strong presence.

“I am excited to join Old Mutual Namibia and contribute to a brand that has a strong presence in the lives of Namibians. I look forward to working with the team to build on that connection and support the Retail business through customer-led, impactful marketing,” Auala said.

Auala has more than 12 years of experience varying from strategic marketing, brand management, customer insights, stakeholder engagement, campaign management and digital transformation.

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