Born: 1960
Independent Non-executive Director from 2 October 2023
Barry Hore brings invaluable insights and strategic direction to the DBSA, where his expertise can facilitate innovation and digital transformations aligned with the Bank's objectives of fostering economic development and financial inclusion in the region.
Hore’s expertise encompasses a profound understanding of banking information technology & operations across corporate and retail sectors including a comprehensive knowledge of ICT infrastructure, cybersecurity, banking regulation and process engineering. His experience extends beyond ICT and banking. He is a strategy, operations, and change management expert with the ability to transform ideas into delivery. Noteworthy achievements include overseeing the modernization and digitisation of SARS and playing a leading role in establishing Discovery Bank as a real-time, ‘mobile-first, digital native’ bank from an idea to its successful launch. With such a robust background, Hore brings invaluable insights and strategic direction to the DBSA, where his expertise can facilitate technological advancements and digital transformations aligned with the Bank's objectives of fostering economic development and financial inclusion in the region.
He holds a BCom from the University of Natal as well a certificate from Harvard University's Advanced Management Programme.