Education
He has a Doctor of Philosophy in mathematics from the University of South Africa and is an alumnus of Harvard"s Business School"s Advanced Management Program (1991). His studies started at the Rand Afrikaans University in Johannesburg where he received an Master of Science degree in mathematical statistics in 1974. He continued his studies at the University of South Africa and earned an Doctor of Philosophy in mathematical statistics at the University of South Africa in 1981.
In 1991 he completed an Advanced Management Program (Accredited Mortgage Professional) at Harvard Business School.
Received a Master of Science at the Rand Afrikaans University 1974.
Career
He semi-retired from his position at Standard Bank in 2011 and currently acts as an advisor for PwC and Systems, Applications and Products. He also teaches as a visiting professor at the University of Stellenbosch Business School. Academic Life and Early Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School 1991 Advanced Executive program (American Electric Power) at University of South Africa 1986 Burger had a key position during the Absa Bank Group merger between 1992 and 1997, which included amalgamating United Bank, Allied Bank, the Volkskas Group as well as the Sage Group. Burger was instrumental in integrating the Information Technology systems into a single integrated operation, and transforming the organization from a product silo structure to a more customer centric.
1999-2001 Frankling (Pty)Limited Investment company.
Responsible for cards and electronic banking, Commercial banks, ABSA Direct, Group operations, Electronic Commerce and Group R&Doctorate United Building Society 1979-1991 United Group Executive Director, accountable for all operations, research and technology services. United Building Society.
General Manager for Information Technology, Research and Management Services divisions Deputy General Manager, Information Technology and Research Department Assistant General Manager for the Information Technology Division Head Office Manager of Applications Programming, Information Technology Division Manager of the Research department 1974-1980 Société Anonyme Defence Force in the DISA unit Work relating to Statistics and Operations Research.
Standard Bank Board and advisory positions Absa Bank Group Commercial Bank Divisional Board Corporate Bank Divisional Board Financial Services Private Banking and Investment Services Bankfin Cortal Direct Société Anonyme Banking Council (representing ABSA) Global Access Société Anonyme Destiny Electronic Commerce (joint venture with Naspers: Chairman) Smartec Technonologies (joint venture with Franklin: Chairman) Payments Association of Société Anonyme (Chairman 1996-1998) Transwitch Services, Easypay (joint venture with Pick ‘n Pay: Chairman 1996-1998) Visa International Regional Board (Representing ABSA) Mastercard Regional Board for Middle East and Africa (representing ABSA) Meastro Global Board (representing ABSA) Information and communications technology Industry Leader of the year 2005.
Membership
1997-1998 Absa Bank Group Member of group board.
