Robert Thompson is the Head of Marketing and Communications at Sanlam Investments, based in Cape Town South Africa. With over two decades of experience in financial services, Robert has played a pivotal role in shaping the marketing strategies of several prominent companies. Robert specialises in strategic marketing, brand development and client-centric solutions. He has a proven track record in transforming marketing functions, driving innovative projects and achieving significant brand growth.

However, his passion lies in impact investing – a professional aim that aligns with the Sanlam Investments business objective: creating lasting impact for people, communities and the planet. Robert is passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to create impactful marketing strategies, which drive sustainability in broader South African and African society.

His work with high-impact marketing teams, collaborating alongside expert investment professionals on a multi-billion dollar brand, has contributed to globally-relevant initiatives. These range from climate-urgent projects, such as protecting one of the planet’s most important ecosystems, the Galapagos Islands; to renewable energy projects and investment in social infrastructure in the education and health sector.