Terashni Pillay is the CEO of Swiss RE Corporate Solutions Africa. Throughout her career, she has led business transformation and development across the South African insurance industry in various executive positions. She has ranked among the youngest executive and non-executive directors in the country. Terashni regularly contributes to South African media and industry initiatives, driven by her ambition to empower and uplift women in the financial services sector and beyond. She is committed to making a difference for female entrepreneurs from all walks of life across Africa, positively impacting both their lives and businesses. Currently, she serves as a strategic and philanthropic advisor to a non-profit innovation incubator for women in South Africa, where her influence continues to spark meaningful change in the education and technology sectors. As a scientist and engineer, Terashni holds a degree in environmental science and chemical engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand and an MBA from the University of Pretoria (GIBS). She also serves on several industry boards and is highly regarded for her insights on leadership, empowerment and meaningful impact.