Vassi Naidoo | |
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Born | January 3, 1955 Durban, South Africa |
Education | Chatsworth High School |
Alma mater | University of Durban-Westville |
Occupation | Businessman |
Spouse(s) | Sheila Naidoo |
Children | 2 |
Vassi Naidoo (born January 3, 1955) is a South African businessman. He serves as the chairman of Nedbank.
Vassi Naidoo was born on January 3, 1955, in Durban, South Africa. His Indian grandfather emigrated to South Africa as an indentured servant for a sugar company.
Naidoo was educated at the Chatsworth High School in Durban. He graduated from the University of Durban-Westville, where he earned a bachelor of commerce in 1976 and a diploma in accounting in 1978.
Naidoo began his career at Deloitte in 1977. He became a partner in 1983. He was the chief executive officer of Deloitte Southern Africa from 1998 to 2006.
Naidoo succeeded Reuel Khoza as the chairman of Nedbank in May 2015. He is a non-executive director of Old Mutual.
Naidoo is married to Sheila, a teacher. They have two children.