TransUnion Africa Appoints Gerhard Muller as CDAO

(EMEA) TransUnion Africa has promoted Gerhard Muller to the role of Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO). In this new position, Muller will oversee the Data and Analytics division across Africa and join the TransUnion Africa Executive team. Muller brings substantial experience from the financial services sector, having joined TransUnion in February 2020 to lead the Data Science and Analytics (DSA) function.

Previously, he held various roles, including associate director at PwC South Africa, where he established an Artificial Intelligence capability within risk assurance services, focusing on building technical skills and infrastructure. Muller also spent five years at Standard Bank, where he was head of unsecured credit originations and credit card originations, managing credit risk strategies and advanced analytics for unsecured lending portfolios. Earlier in his career, he was an analyst at Nedbank, where he handled direct marketing campaigns for the personal loans book.

Muller's experience has been key in transforming TransUnion's DSA operations in Africa, enhancing the team’s analytical capabilities and tools, which have played a significant role in business performance.

“I am excited to lead this talented team in my new role. Together, we will continue developing data-driven solutions that enable our clients to make informed decisions. I look forward to building on the work we've accomplished and achieving greater success for TransUnion Africa, our clients, and the consumers we serve,” said Muller.

The enhanced Data and Analytics department will manage the complete data value chain, from acquisition to analysis, modeling, and insights, ensuring TransUnion Africa remains a leader in providing data-driven solutions.

Muller will also collaborate closely with other departments, including Solutions, Sales, and Operations, to create innovative and efficient solutions for TransUnion's clients.