Anita Opperman

Head of Commercial Card Issuing, Nedbank

Anita is a results-driven leader in the financial services sector, currently serving as Head of Commercial Card Issuing. With deep expertise in commercial payments, she leads the strategy, growth, and delivery of scalable Commercial Payment Solutions across Travel, B2B, SME, and Fleet segments.

She provides end-to-end leadership across the value chain—spanning product strategy and development, market expansion, client engagement, and operational excellence. Anita plays a pivotal role in shaping innovative, digital-first payment ecosystems that enable businesses to operate more efficiently and compete effectively in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Anita ensures strong alignment between product strategy and organizational vision, translating strategic priorities into tangible commercial outcomes. Her work is underpinned by customer-centricity, digital transformation, and sustainable value creation, with a strong focus on long-term growth.

Based in Sandton, Gauteng, Anita is passionate about unlocking new growth opportunities, fostering innovation, and redefining the future of commercial payments in South Africa and beyond.