René van Wyk
René van Wyk | |
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| Alma mater | University of Johannesburg University of South Africa INSEAD |
| Occupation | Chartered accountant • Banker • Corporate Director |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Employer(s) | ABSA Group Limited ABSA Bank Limited |
| Board member of | Absa Group Absa Bank Motus Holdings |
René van Wyk is a South African chartered accountant and banker. He was appointed independent non-executive chairperson of Absa Group Limited and Absa Bank Limited in July 2025. He previously served as the Registrar of Banks at the South African Reserve Bank and as interim Group Chief Executive Officer of Absa in 2019.