David Hodnett

Chief Executive, The Standard Bank of South Africa, Standard Bank South Africa

David Hodnett is Chief Executive, The Standard Bank of South Africa of Standard Bank South Africa, in the role since October 2025.

The Standard Bank of South Africa is the group's largest operating bank, incorporated in London in 1862. Hodnett took over after serving as the group's chief risk officer.

In the job

  1. Was announced as chief executive of Standard Bank South Africa, with Thabani Ndwandwe taking over as group chief risk officer. Source

  2. Took up the chief executive role after moving from group chief risk officer, following the departure of Kenny Fihla to Absa. Source

Career before

  1. Partner, Financial Services consulting, KPMG
  2. Group Chief Risk Officer, Standard Bank Group
  3. 2021Interim CEO, Business and Commercial Clients, Standard Bank
  4. 2024Interim CEO, Personal and Private Banking, Standard Bank

Sources

  1. standardbank.com
  2. businesstech.co.za
  3. businesstech.co.za
  4. bizcommunity.com

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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