At Bancon, we’re proud to have a team of talented individuals whose expertise help us deliver real digital transformation for our clients. In this edition of our Meet the Team series, we caught up with Nick Kuhlenthal, our Enterprise Architecture Leader, to learn more about his role at Bancon and how his experience in digital transformation has shaped what he brings to the table.
Tell us about your background before joining Bancon…
Over the past 27 years, I’ve helped organisations from fast-moving start-ups to large, regulated banks through transitions where digital isn’t just a buzzword but the core of how they operate.
I’ve led technology teams through product development, implementation, and change. At Rubico, for example, I designed and launched their component library - an asset that accelerated client-facing product delivery and helped Rubico stand out in a competitive market. At SystemicLogic, I led research projects for financial institutions, helping them assess and adapt to emerging digital trends.
Later at IZAZI, I oversaw the development of customer onboarding and origination platforms for banks - systems that reshape how customers interact digitally. Then, as a Partner at EY, I spearheaded technology transformation strategies across the financial sector in Africa and the Middle East, helping banks modernise their legacy systems, adopt agile delivery, and reimagine customer journeys for the digital era.
What does your role at Bancon involve?
My role focuses on guiding clients through the architectural and organisational shifts needed to become truly digital. I lead the Enterprise Architecture competency, which includes business architecture, application architecture, data architecture, and integration architecture — all critical pillars for transformation.
What this means in practice is:
Our team is exceptionally talented. Many bring years of experience on SAP projects alongside their core skills. What really sets them apart is their ability to define holistic requirements for banks. This enables Bancon to go beyond implementation and offer a more complete consulting service that truly addresses our clients’ business needs.
How does your experience bring value in the context of digital transformation engagements?
My deep domain expertise in banking, both from a business and a technology perspective, helps strengthen Bancon’s credibility in the financial services sector. It means we can speak the language of our clients, understand their challenges on a deeper level, and deliver solutions that create long-term value.
I’ve been part of so many change journeys, I know the levers that make transformation stick, from leadership alignment and good governance, to iterative delivery and embedding capability: skills, culture and process.
What ambitions do you have at Bancon?
One of the things I enjoy most about working here is the diversity of the projects. I’ve already been fortunate enough to work on initiatives such as the original digital bank assessment for a client in Egypt, the Standard Bank CRM7 to S/4HANA migration readiness project, and now the implementation of the finance capability for the Egyptian bank.
Each of these has stretched my abilities in different ways, which is something I find very motivating. My ambition is to continue to take on projects that challenge me, allow me to grow, and push the boundaries of what we can deliver for clients.
What made Bancon an exciting opportunity for you, especially in relation to transformation work?
For me, it was the environment and the people. Bancon offered a way of working that aligned with my style, but just as importantly, I had the chance to reconnect with professionals I’d worked alongside for over a decade. These are people I not only respect but also trust implicitly. That level of professional trust and respect is rare, and it was a big draw for me.
Bancon stood out because of its ambition to not just deliver technology, but to reshape our clients’ business models. The people here get that transformation is about so much more than just systems - it’s about culture, process and experience.
Plus, the opportunity to work with clients who are genuinely ready for change - banks that want to move from talking about “digital” to being digital - that’s energising. And having a team I trust, who are deeply experienced and aligned in mindset, gives me confidence that we can deliver.
And finally, what would you say to someone thinking about joining Bancon?
If you want to be part of transformation - not just implementing software, but changing institutions - this is a place where you’ll be in your element. You’ll work with organisations serious about change, with architectures and data at the heart of what we do. You’ll be challenged to think long-term, stay curious about emerging tech, and contribute to change that truly matters.
Many companies talk about creating a people-centric culture where growth, learning, and innovation are encouraged. In my experience, Bancon is one of the few that genuinely delivers on that promise.
Find out more about Digital Transformation at Bancon.
At Bancon, we’re proud to have a team of talented individuals whose expertise help us deliver real digital transformation for our clients. In this edition of our Meet the Team series, we caught up with Nick Kuhlenthal, our Enterprise Architecture Leader, to learn more about his role at Bancon and how his experience in digital transformation has shaped what he brings to the table.
Tell us about your background before joining Bancon…
Over the past 27 years, I’ve helped organisations from fast-moving start-ups to large, regulated banks through transitions where digital isn’t just a buzzword but the core of how they operate.
I’ve led technology teams through product development, implementation, and change. At Rubico, for example, I designed and launched their component library - an asset that accelerated client-facing product delivery and helped Rubico stand out in a competitive market. At SystemicLogic, I led research projects for financial institutions, helping them assess and adapt to emerging digital trends.
Later at IZAZI, I oversaw the development of customer onboarding and origination platforms for banks - systems that reshape how customers interact digitally. Then, as a Partner at EY, I spearheaded technology transformation strategies across the financial sector in Africa and the Middle East, helping banks modernise their legacy systems, adopt agile delivery, and reimagine customer journeys for the digital era.
What does your role at Bancon involve?
My role focuses on guiding clients through the architectural and organisational shifts needed to become truly digital. I lead the Enterprise Architecture competency, which includes business architecture, application architecture, data architecture, and integration architecture — all critical pillars for transformation.
What this means in practice is:
Our team is exceptionally talented. Many bring years of experience on SAP projects alongside their core skills. What really sets them apart is their ability to define holistic requirements for banks. This enables Bancon to go beyond implementation and offer a more complete consulting service that truly addresses our clients’ business needs.
How does your experience bring value in the context of digital transformation engagements?
My deep domain expertise in banking, both from a business and a technology perspective, helps strengthen Bancon’s credibility in the financial services sector. It means we can speak the language of our clients, understand their challenges on a deeper level, and deliver solutions that create long-term value.
I’ve been part of so many change journeys, I know the levers that make transformation stick, from leadership alignment and good governance, to iterative delivery and embedding capability: skills, culture and process.
What ambitions do you have at Bancon?
One of the things I enjoy most about working here is the diversity of the projects. I’ve already been fortunate enough to work on initiatives such as the original digital bank assessment for a client in Egypt, the Standard Bank CRM7 to S/4HANA migration readiness project, and now the implementation of the finance capability for the Egyptian bank.
Each of these has stretched my abilities in different ways, which is something I find very motivating. My ambition is to continue to take on projects that challenge me, allow me to grow, and push the boundaries of what we can deliver for clients.
What made Bancon an exciting opportunity for you, especially in relation to transformation work?
For me, it was the environment and the people. Bancon offered a way of working that aligned with my style, but just as importantly, I had the chance to reconnect with professionals I’d worked alongside for over a decade. These are people I not only respect but also trust implicitly. That level of professional trust and respect is rare, and it was a big draw for me.
Bancon stood out because of its ambition to not just deliver technology, but to reshape our clients’ business models. The people here get that transformation is about so much more than just systems - it’s about culture, process and experience.
Plus, the opportunity to work with clients who are genuinely ready for change - banks that want to move from talking about “digital” to being digital - that’s energising. And having a team I trust, who are deeply experienced and aligned in mindset, gives me confidence that we can deliver.
And finally, what would you say to someone thinking about joining Bancon?
If you want to be part of transformation - not just implementing software, but changing institutions - this is a place where you’ll be in your element. You’ll work with organisations serious about change, with architectures and data at the heart of what we do. You’ll be challenged to think long-term, stay curious about emerging tech, and contribute to change that truly matters.
Many companies talk about creating a people-centric culture where growth, learning, and innovation are encouraged. In my experience, Bancon is one of the few that genuinely delivers on that promise.
Find out more about Digital Transformation at Bancon.
