Terashni Pillay

Terashni Pillay is the CEO of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Africa and an accomplished business leader with extensive experience driving business transformation and growth across the South African insurance industry. Recognised as one of the country’s youngest executive and non-executive directors, she was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2025.

Passionate about empowering women, entrepreneurs, and future leaders, Terashni is a respected voice on leadership, innovation, and inclusive economic growth. She regularly contributes to industry initiatives and is committed to creating opportunities that enable individuals and businesses across Africa to thrive.

Beyond her executive role, Terashni serves as a Strategic and Philanthropic Advisor to PingLady, a South African non-profit dedicated to empowering women through technology, digital inclusion, and entrepreneurship. In this capacity, she provides strategic guidance, supports philanthropic partnerships, and contributes to initiatives that drive meaningful social impact in education, innovation, and technology.

An engineer and scientist by training, Terashni holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Science from the University of the Witwatersrand and an MBA from GIBS, University of Pretoria. She also serves on several industry boards and trusts focused on advancing societal change.