Jessica is the Sector Head for Healthcare and Hospitality at Rand Merchant Bank. She has a deep knowledge of the healthcare sector, having covered a number of clients both within the sector and adjacencies for many years.

She has an Honours degree from WITS, as well as a higher diploma in Taxation. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)(SA).

Jessica joined RMB in 2001 and has in-depth experience with various banking products across Corporate and Investment Banking. In her previous role as one of RMB’s Business Development Directors, she covered a diverse set of large corporate client relationships and has been responsible for the successful conclusion of some of South Africa’s largest landmark transactions.

She has a keen interest in the trends in health tech advancements, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of being integrally involved in the SPIRE Fund – FirstRand’s COVID-19 response initiative, she has been working with various role players in the private and public healthcare sectors to find solutions for the many challenges in managing the pandemic.

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