DISCOVERY LIMITED
We speak to Anton Fatti , Chief Digital Officer at Discovery Limited , about how the company balances the identity and innovation practices of local branches with expansion as a global brand
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F ounded in 1992 , Discovery Limited is a diversified insurance and financial services organisation . Discovery began in South Africa as a small , specialist risk insurer , and has since expanded to major markets across the globe . As an organisation with innovation at its core , Discovery uses a mix of technology and best practice to generate value for clients , employees and shareholders alike . “ The core innovation that Discovery has pioneered internationally is the concept of a sharedvalue insurance model ,” explains Chief Digital Officer , Anton Fatti .
Fatti has been with Discovery for seven years . With a background in computer science and applied maths , as well as an interest in ‘ big picture ’ business practices , he has experience in developing tech and scaling strategy at small technology companies . In his work at Discovery , he applies many of his learnings from the startup world . “ What drew me to Discovery was the real aim of improving society ,” he says . “ It ’ s a higher purpose at the core of Discovery
FEBRUARY 2020