Former Nedbank CIO heads to the South Pacific

Ray Naicker, former Nedbank CIO with over 20 years at the company, is set to join BSP Financial Group as CIO. BSP is the largest bank in Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific region, operating across seven Pacific island nations plus Cambodia and Laos, serving 3.6 million customers. Naicker's appointment is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to begin in Q3 2026. BSP cited technology modernization and AI adoption as key priorities behind the hire.