Philip K. Sila

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About me
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa Member of the Johannesburg Bar
Education
- General Council of the Bar of South Africa
  2022 - 2022
  Bar Examinations Law Straight Pass
- Legal Practice Council - South Africa
  2022 - 2022
  Competency Based Examination for Admission As An Advocate Law Straight Pass
- Queen Mary College, University of London
  2017 - 2020
  Masters in Law International Economic Law Merit
- Bangor University
  2012 - 2013
  Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General Merit
- University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
  2013 - 2018
  Bachelor of Laws - LLB Law
- University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
  1999 - 2002
  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Risk Management & Economics
Experience
- Udc Limited
  Nov 1995 - Dec 1997
  New Business Officer
- Century Finance Limited
  Jan 1998 - Dec 2001
  Business Development Manager
- Standard Bank Group
  Jan 2002 - Nov 2003
  Relationship Manager : Global Financial Institutions
- Nedbank
  Dec 2003 - May 2005
  Corporate Banker
- Ukhozi Logistics
  May 2005 - Nov 2006
  Chief Executive
- Rand Merchant Bank
  Nov 2006 - Oct 2010
  Sector Director : Manufacturing & Construction
- Barclays
  Nov 2010 - Dec 2014
  Director & Head : Global Corporates, South Africa
- Standard Bank South Africa
  Feb 2016 - Apr 2020
  Sector Head : TMT, Oil & Gas, Real Estate & Chinese Corporates
- Silagri Farming (Pty) Ltd
  May 2019 - now
  Chairman
  Founder of this agricultural services company whose mission is to create sustainable food security solutions for Africa.
- Access Bank Plc
  Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
  Corporate Banking Specialist
- The Johannesburg Society of Advocates
  Jan 2022 - now
  Pupil of JJ Meiring
  - Advocate of the High Court of South Africa (Group One Advocates)
    Mar 2023 - now
  - Pupil Advocate (Advocates Group 621)
    Jan 2022 - Mar 2023
- Insurance Ombudsman
  Nov 2023 - Jan 2024
  Assistant Ombud
  A role at the Ombud for Short Term Insurance with the key responsibility being to adjudicate complaints against insurers by the insured.
Licenses & Certifications
- Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
  The High Court of South Africa
  Mar 2023
- Chartered Banker (MCIBS)
  Chartered Institute Of Bankers In Scotland
  Jul 2014
- Private Pilot - Fixed Wing Aircraft - PPL(A)
  South Africa Civil Aviation Authority
  Apr 2011
- Certified Associate of the Institute of Bankers (CAIB)SA
  South African Institue of Bankers - CAIB (SA)
  Sept 2003
- Accredited Mediator - DiSAC & IMI
  Conflict Dynamics
  Apr 2025
- International Aviation Law and Regulations
  International Air Transport Association (IATA)
  Feb 2025
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Philip K. Sila
  South African Young Banker Of The Year, 2004 South African Institute of Bankers Oct 2004