South Africa

Kieran Poynter became a Non-Executive Director of British American Tobacco p.l.c. in July 2010. He became Senior Independent Director in October 2016. He is Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nominations Committee.

Richard Burrows joined the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as a Non-Executive Director in September 2009 and became Chairman in November 2009. He is also Chairman of the Nominations Committee.

Sebastian Patel joined Brimstone in July 2010. Sebastian previously spent 6 and a half years at Nedbank Capital, the majority of which was spent in the Corporate Finance division. Whilst at Nedbank Capital, Sebastian advised Brimstone on the Sea Harvest LBO, the Tiger Brands BEE transaction and the recent Life Healthcare transactions. Sebastian Patel is… read more »

Gerhard joined Brimstone in July 2010. Gerhard previously spent 6 years at Nedbank Capital, 3 years as Joint Head of the Corporate Finance division. Whilst at Nedbank Capital, Gerhard advised Brimstone on the Old Mutual and Nedbank BEE transactions, the Oceana BEE transaction, the Sea Harvest LBO and the recent Life Healthcare transactions. Gerhard is a… read more »

Nisaar joined Brimstone in 1995 as part of the founding team. He holds a BBusSc (Finance Hons) from UCT and an MBA from University of Stellenbosch. He serves on the boards of African Peoples Investment Company, Commlife Holdings, Community Life Insurance Company, Lion of Africa Fund Managers, and Lion of Africa Life Assurance Company. He… read more »

Mike joined Brimstone in September 2002. His work experience includes CFO of Protea Assurance Ltd and FD of Cashbank Ltd. Mike heads up group financial management and reporting and is also responsible for on-going liaison with Brimstone’s institutional counter-parties.

Tiloshani Moodley joined Brimstone in 2001 as then CEO’s professional assistant and became Brimstone Compliance Officer in 2004. She was appointed as Brimstone’s Company Secretary in 2010. v is a director of The Scientific Group and Company Secretary to Lion of Africa Insurance. Responsible for legal review of agreements, monitoring of Brimstone’s continuing legal contractual… read more »

TJ joined Brimstone in June 2005. He was previously Executive Assistant to Old Mutual SA MD. TJ was previously employed at Old Mutual SA Corporate Finance, African Harvest and the JSE. He is a Non-executive director of Old Mutual Investment Group Property Investments (former Old Mutual Properties), Oceana Ltd, House of Monatic and Hot Platinum… read more »

Keneilwe started her career as a Quantity Surveyor with Grinaker Building, Dawson & Frazer and CP De Leeuw Quantity Surveyors. After a period of six years in the construction industry, she went back to study to become a Chartered Accountant. On completion of her articles at KPMG working in the financial services and tax divisions,… read more »

Felicia Roman: Over a period of 10 years Felicia Roman’s employment record includes being the head of the regional office of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the co-ordinator of the Provincial Development Council, the provincial director of the National Business Initiative and the deputy CEO of WESGRO. She joined Kfm Radio (Pty) Ltd in May 2001… read more »

Liyaqat Parker: A founder member of the Foodworld Group Limited. Liyaqat Parker is an executive committee member of the Western Cape Traders’ Association, Director of Al Amien Foods CC and a board member of the Red Cross Children’s Hospital. SA

Mpho Ndebele was educated in South Africa, Lesotho and the United States of America and attained a BA (Economics) from UBLS and MSW (Social Planning) from the University of Denver. Mpho Ndebele is past director of the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, Siphumelele Investment Corporation and the Black Sash and is currently a Trustee of the Social… read more »

Shirley has held several leadership roles in HR management within the public (SARS) and private sectors (more specifically, the banking industry). She now consults to various large organisations on a variety of matters relating to the optimisation of HR strategy, transformation and leadership development. She is a director and trustee of a number of companies… read more »

Nazeem Khan was educated at Athlone High School in the Cape and attended the University of Natal (Durban) where he obtained a B.Sc (QS) degree. He has been in the profession for the past 32 years and has varied experience in all aspects of property development. He is currently a director of the national firm… read more »

Jens Zimmermann is Managing Partner at Halo Investment, a principal investment and corporate finance firm headquartered in Dubai. Halo invests globally in education and other sectors. Before Halo, Jens was Partner & Managing Director at New Silk Route Growth Capital (NSR), a USD 1.3bn fund with investments across the Middle East and Asia. He has… read more »