Capitec Bank names Andrew Baker as chief information officer

A major tech handoff just reset Capitec Bank’s digital roadmap, shifting one longtime architect sideways while a close ally grabs the CIO seat to steer the next stretch.

Capitec Bank leadership reshuffle

• Capitec Bank tapped Andrew Baker as its new Chief Information Officer.
• Baker steps in after Wim de Bruyn’s 11-year tech run.
• Over four years, Andrew worked closely with de Bruyn.
• His background centers on data strategy and enterprise systems.

Wim de Bruyn’s new executive brief

• Wim de Bruyn transitions into a fresh executive portfolio.
• He will oversee Payments, Value-Added Services, and Forex.
• De Bruyn builds on years of shaping Capitec’s tech backbone.
• His shift keeps him inside the bank’s core engine room.

Digital growth and client trust push

• Capitec Bank framed the changes as future-proofing.
• Leadership says innovation and expansion remain top priorities.
• The bank wants deeper client confidence in its platforms.
• Executives see this move as fuel for fintech competition.