Jason Hawkins Appointed Chief Financial Officer at TransUnion Africa
Global information and insights company TransUnion Africa is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Hawkins to Vice President (VP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Africa, effective 1 November 2024. Hawkins has served as the acting CFO for Africa for the past four months, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic business partnership throughout this period.
Hawkins joined TransUnion Africa in 2014 and has since led multiple functions within its finance team, including financial planning and analysis, billing, accounts receivable, and revenue management. Known for his expertise in commercial finance, he has driven value-added processes that enhance core customer agreements and supplier arrangements. His efforts have strengthened billing and revenue assurance controls and improved TransUnion Africa’s day sales outstanding position, showcasing his dedication to operational excellence.
With over 25 years of finance experience, Hawkins’ career includes 19 years at Coca-Cola South Africa, where he held various finance management roles, including Finance Manager for Stills & Specialty Beverages and Group Accounting & Budgeting Manager. His extensive experience spans more than 25 countries and includes board roles, such as serving on the TransUnion Africa Provident Fund as Trustee and Chairperson. He has also held past board roles with the Coca-Cola Provident Fund and as a non-executive director for PETCO Recycling.
Lee Naik, CEO at TransUnion Africa, commented on Hawkins’ promotion: “Jason has been an integral part of TransUnion’s growth over the past decade, consistently driving value across our financial functions. His strategic insight and dedication to operational excellence make him the ideal leader for this role, and I am confident he will continue to advance our mission to empower businesses and consumers through trusted financial insights.”
Hawkins added: “I am deeply honoured to step into the role of CFO for TransUnion Africa. Over the past decade, I have witnessed the incredible effect our financial strategies have had on our growth and resilience. I look forward to continuing to drive value and collaboration across our teams, helping TransUnion Africa deliver even greater results for our clients and the communities we serve.”
In his new role, Hawkins will lead the TransUnion Africa finance team, focusing on embedding finance as a key business partner in strategic planning and operational execution to drive business success.