Vaska (Vassiloudis) Rossouw

Vaska is a seasoned professional with a strong background in technical delivery, business, and consulting, specializing

in Program Management, Agile Transformation , Agile Consulting & Coaching, and Change Management. She is a

dynamic leader and effective communicator, equipped with a broad skill set developed through the successful delivery

of enterprise-wide Business and IT transformation initiatives in complex, deadline-driven environments.

Industry Sectors:

Financial Services, Insurance, and Information Technology & Services

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• Agile Transformation - Vaska has been instrumental in the successful Agile transformation of prominent financial

institutions, including UBS, HSBC and Standard Bank Group. Her pivotal role in transitioning these organizations

from waterfall to lean agile organizations, has consistently delivered heightened efficiency, accelerated time-to-

market, and the cultivation of a culture centred on collaboration, adaptability, and continuous Improvement.

• Program Management – Extensive experience in program management, with a proven track record of successfully

delivering projects within global Fortune 500 companies and complex matrix environments. Vaska’s proficiency in

project planning, risk management, and resource optimization ensures the seamless navigation of challenges in

cross functional teams, resulting in projects completed on time and within budget. Vaska has a deep understanding

of traditional project management methodologies and Agile principles, adopting a holistic approach to program

management

• Agile Consulting and Coaching – proficient at coaching, mentoring, and training leaders and teams to embrace

agile ways of working effectively. She is passionate about guiding teams through successful Agile transitions,

utilizing Agile Methodologies such as SAFe, Lean, SCRUM, and KANBAN, and tailoring frameworks to meet the

unique needs of the teams.

• Change Management - demonstrates expertise in developing and executing change management strategies and

plans. Effectively manages change impacting diverse audience groups, supporting new processes across front-to-

back-office operations.