Monocle is an independent, results-focused management consulting firm specialising in banking and insurance.

Since our establishment in 2002, we have worked with industry-leading banks and insurance companies around the world, including institutions in the United Kingdom, Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, South Africa and throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

Monocle at a glance

Global reach

We service industry-leading clients from around the world

Specialists

We specialise in change projects in the banking and insurance industries

Experience

Established in 2002, we have deep industry knowledge and technical skills

Locations

We have offices in London, Amsterdam, Johannesburg and Cape Town

Execution partner

We deliver meaningful change at the heart of financial organisations

Growth

One of the industry’s fastest growing management consulting firms

Who we are

Monocle is a results-focused management consulting firm that designs and builds unique solutions on behalf of our clients. What we deliver is fit-for-purpose. We enable the full lifecycle of change, from high-level business requirements all the way to client hand-over.

Since our establishment in 2002, we have worked with industry leading banks and insurance companies around the world, including institutions in the United Kingdom, Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, South Africa and throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

We believe in doing business with integrity and transparency. We believe in hiring the very best people, so that we can deliver the best results and drive a culture of excellence. We believe in the continued development of our employees and recognise the immense value each person adds through their unique blend of skills and subject-matter expertise. We motivate our employees to believe they can achieve anything and provide them with the tools to reach their goals.

Partnerships and Affiliations

Explore our expertise

David Buckham, CEO of Monocle Solutions, explains what it is that Monocle does and how we help our banking and insurance clients bridge the divide between business stakeholders’ needs and the complex systems, processes and data that sit under the hood.

David Buckham

Chief Executive Officer

Willie Ehlers, Chief Operating Officer at Monocle, talks about Monocle's role as a management consulting firm and how we differ from other firms

Willie Ehlers

Chief Operating Officer

Empowering people to achieve meaningful change in financial services and across society. At Monocle, we aspire to collectively and continuously demonstrate our commitment to quality, integrity and professionalism.

Our Purpose

Our values

Our values have been moulded by current and past employees and are aligned to our business strategy. These values ensure we're all part of the same respectful, united vision.

Respect

We treat all colleagues, clients & suppliers with honesty & respect.

Integrity

We are trustworthy, dedicated, ethical & judicious in everything we do.

Continuous development

We continuously develop our personal & professional knowledge and skills.

Confidentiality

We respect & safeguard the information of our employees, clients & stakeholders.

Responsibility

We uplift the community, protect the environment & uphold sound corporate governance.

Excellence

We expect & deliver exceptional work quality.

Our mission

Monocle strives to ensure the wellbeing of our all-important financial services system by developing ethical, knowledgeable and skilled consultants who are passionate about delivering positive change in the heart of the economy and across society.

Our people

At Monocle, we hire exceptional individuals, each with a unique set of skills and experiences, that will ultimately strengthen our ability to provide a world-class service.

Our consultants are highly trained specialists, having operated for many years in the financial services industry, working intimately with the systems, processes and regulations that allow the organisations within this unique industry to function efficiently.

But above all, our consultants are ‘people-people’. Monocle consultants naturally work well with others, have a strong collaborative mindset and the ability to leverage their subject matter expertise to bring value to every engagement, so that our teams can deliver complex change projects, fast.

Our leadership team

Experienced leaders driving meaningful change across the financial industry

“At Monocle, we grow by learning continuously, challenging ourselves honestly and sharing knowledge generously.”

David Buckham CEO

“Leadership is not about having all the answers. It is about creating the environment where the best answers can emerge.”

Jaco van Buren-Schele CFO

“Exceptional businesses are built by people who take ownership, earn trust and deliver on their commitments.”

Willie Ehlers COO

“The best teams are built on trust, respect and shared ambition. That is where real progress begins.”

Theo Kumm Business Development Director

“What makes Monocle different is the willingness to get close to the problem and stay there until real value is delivered.”

Sanjay Kassen Independent Executive Director

“I believe leadership is about helping people see their own potential, then giving them the confidence to grow into it.”

Rheta Du Preez Managing Partner - UK & EU

“The greatest transformations aren’t driven by technology alone, but by the vision to unite technology, people, and business behind a common purpose.”

Jan Ehlers Partner

“At Monocle, we do not just solve problems. We build people, partnerships and solutions that leave things better.”

Celest Meyer Partner - UK & EU

“The strongest teams are those that bring different perspectives together, then move forward with one shared purpose.”

Wiehann Weerts Partner – NL

“Our culture is built on people who care deeply: about the work, about each other and about making an impact.”

Brett Roelofsz Partner

“Monocle’s strength lies in our people: curious, capable and committed to delivering work that genuinely matters.”

Ntuthuko Mngomezulu Partner

“Our purpose comes to life when our people grow, our clients succeed and our work creates lasting value.”

Catherine Horne Partner

“What stands out at Monocle is the combination of ambition and humility. We aim high, but we do it together.”

Abu Nadat Partner

“At Monocle, we believe in progress with substance: change that is carefully considered, expertly delivered and built to last.”

Jaco Smit Partner

“A great culture is not created by words on a wall. It is built through everyday actions, decisions and relationships.”

Nhlanhla Motha Partner

“I believe great work starts with respect: for the client, for the challenge and for every person contributing to the solution.”

Chad Horne Partner

“At Monocle, we are united by a simple belief: exceptional people, working together with purpose, can deliver extraordinary change.”

Juan-Paul McCracken Partner: Finance