Bio
Brian Mahlangu is a seasoned leader in the product management space, dedicated to empowering organizations to solve complex challenges and drive impactful change. With a background in both technical and business domains, he has held pivotal roles across multiple industries, providing strategic insight and delivering hands-on solutions that resonate with users.
Currently, Brian is the founder of Brian Mahlangu Inc., where he focuses on crafting clear, actionable product strategies and helping teams navigate early-stage product development. His expertise spans idea validation, lean planning, and achieving product-market fit, positioning him as a key resource for aspiring and established product managers alike.
Brian holds a BCom Hons in Strategic Management, BTech in Service Management & a Diploma in Business management, combined with his rich experience, allows him to bring both depth and practical guidance to his work.
Experience
Summary
Currently, I serves as Vice President Product Manager for Mobile in Absa Group’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division, where he drives mobile strategy and digital transformation. Previously, I held the role of Senior Digital Product Manager at Absa, focusing on innovative mobile solutions for corporate banking. Prior to joining Absa, I spent over seven years at Nedbank, where I held various roles including Product Manager for MobiMoney, a role in which I earned the RRB Achiever Award in 2020. My tenure at Nedbank also included leading development efforts as Product Manager and serving as Systems Specialist (IT Manager II), roles for which I was recognized as a Top Achiever in 2019 and awarded the prestigious Standard Bank Rising Star Award in the Financial & Banking sector. My early career at Nedbank saw him excel as a Test Analyst, earning accolades such as the 2015 Top Achiever Award for my contributions to project testing.