Glenn hurlow

Glenn Hurlow brings a wealth of expertise in IT governance, financial strategy, and leadership to his role as Treasurer of HEITSA. Holding a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems from the University of Cape Town, Glenn has cultivated a career spanning over two decades in IT management, project governance, and financial oversight. His professional journey includes leadership roles such as Chief Information Officer at Mazars Southern Africa. At Mazars, Glenn spearheaded national IT infrastructure projects and initiatives that enhanced collaboration, communication, and management reporting during a period of rapid expansion. Glenn thrives in the stimulating environment of the Higher Education sector as Director of the Systems Division in the ICTS department at the University of Cape Town. He leads the division to provide innovative solutions that support University Finance, HR, Student, and Research administration systems. He is contributes to the development and delivery of the ICTS systems strategy, managing stakeholder relationships across the University, and ensuring operational excellence within the Systems Division. Glenn actively oversees projects that enhance the University’s administrative and financial systems, fosters cross-departmental collaboration, and identifies strategic improvements to deliver value. Known for his commitment to optimizing processes, Glenn has driven impactful changes, such as significantly reducing change management backlogs and driving cost-saving initiatives in financial and administrative systems. His strategic acumen extends to advising on IT policy governance, financial analysis, and licensing. Beyond his professional contributions, Glenn serves as a trustee for the University of Cape Town Retirement Fund and sits on the Board of Meals on Wheels Community Services in the Western Cape, where he manages Finance and IT portfolios. Glenn’s love of mountains comes from his early years growing up in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho and he is an active mountain biker. Glenn’s passion for fostering excellence in IT and finance aligns with HEITSA’s mission to strengthen the higher education sector, making him a valuable member of the board.