Heinrich Punt

Chief Executive, SanlamConnect, SanlamConnect

Heinrich Punt is Chief Executive, SanlamConnect of SanlamConnect, in the role since April 2026.

SanlamConnect is Sanlam's business for adviser-led financial planning. Punt, a chartered accountant with a CFP designation, has been at Sanlam for 26 years.

In the job

  1. SanlamConnect appointed Punt as chief executive in a restructuring of Sanlam Life and Savings, with Jean Lombard moving to lead Retail Affluent. Source

Career before

  1. Chartered accountant, then financial planning roles
  2. Head of Enterprises, Sanlam
  3. General Manager, Intermediaries, Sanlam

Education

Chartered accountant; Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Sources

  1. fanews.co.za
  2. insurancebiz.co.za
  3. sanlamonline.co.za

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 Spotted something out of date?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

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