Azhar Panchbai

Azhar is a CA(SA) and a member of the Institute of Directors of Southern Africa. Azhar joined SAICA in 2015 and is responsible for stakeholder relationships, gaining insights into the membership and ensuring relevant services and offerings to members.

Azhar initiated the formal Nontechnical Training Department and enabled the widespread adoption of webcasting seminars to members. Azhar has 20 years of experience in and out of public practice. He worked for several multinational companies in diverse industries where his responsibilities included stakeholder management, implementing international anti-corruption and privacy laws locally and group compliance.