A New Chapter for TymeBank: Cheslyn Jacobs Takes the Helm
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GUEST: Cheslyn Jacobs – Incoming CEO, TymeBank
TymeBank is ushering in a new era of leadership as Cheslyn Jacobs steps into the CEO role on 1 January 2026, succeeding Karl Westvig, who will move into an advisory position.
A founding team member of TymeBank, Jacobs brings over a decade of institutional knowledge and a strong track record in driving growth and customer engagement. From his early days as Sales and Distribution Manager to his most recent role as Chief Commercial Officer, Jacobs has helped shape TymeBank’s evolution into one of South Africa’s largest digital banks now serving over 11 million customers and achieving profitability in 2023.
TymeBank is ushering in a new era of leadership as Cheslyn Jacobs steps into the CEO role on 1 January 2026, succeeding Karl Westvig, who will move into an advisory position.
A founding team member of TymeBank, Jacobs brings over a decade of institutional knowledge and a strong track record in driving growth and customer engagement. From his early days as Sales and Distribution Manager to his most recent role as Chief Commercial Officer, Jacobs has helped shape TymeBank’s evolution into one of South Africa’s largest digital banks now serving over 11 million customers and achieving profitability in 2023.
