South Africa

Sean Flanagan has over 30 years of industry-specific experience derived from contract and claims negotiation, project engineering, project and construction management, setting company strategies, leading mergers and acquisitions, trouble shooting in underperforming projects and businesses, as well as full executive responsibility for a large portfolio of businesses and major projects. Mr Flanagan was previously with… read more »

Kholeka is an experienced Finance Director (FD/CFO) who has led diverse teams of professionals in a variety of highly competitive industries, markets and fast-paced environments. She has more than 20 years’ experience in strategic planning, financial business unit development, risk management, project implementation, system engineering strategies, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence and negotiations. Kholeka has… read more »

Juba Mashaba was appointed to the Board in October 2007. He serves on the boards of group companies Aveng (Africa) (Pty) Ltd and Aveng Trident Steel Holdings. Juba’s HR career started in 1995 with Eskom as a group HR manager. In 1997, he was appointed HR director of Simba, and that role was expanded in 2004… read more »

Eric has extensive experience of the South African Industrial and Mining landscape. During his corporate and entrepreneurial career, Eric fulfilled numerous senior and executive financial management positions and he has been integral to the negotiation and successful conclusion of a multitude of transactions. Eric is currently a Non-executive Director on the Boards of African Consolidated… read more »

Thabo Mokgathla was the CEO and Executive Director of Nutritional Holdings Limited and served in various roles within the Royal Bafokeng Group. He held the position as Centre Manager at the Office of the Auditor General (representative of North West Provincial Audit Committee) and was a Partner at Mokua and Associates Audit Firm. Thabo Mokgathla… read more »

Mr. Price has extensive experience in the financial services industry and spent approximately 19 years with the Alexander Forbes Group, during which time he served in various roles across investments and operations in both SA and the UK. He was actively involved in building one of the subsidiaries of the AF Group (Investment Solutions, now… read more »

Ms. Ramplin has a background as hedge fund trader, investment banker with JP Morgan. She has served as technical advisor to regulators both locally and internationally, including the FSB and National Treasury. Marilyn is the founder of Hedge Fund Academy in SA and globally recognised as a specialist on credit counterparty risk and advised clients… read more »

Justin Larsen joined Avior in November 2017. Prior to joining Avior Justin Larsen was the Head of Strategy at KPMG. Prior to that his experience was gained both in the UK and South Africa in finance and transformation roles at several blue-chip banks, which included UBS, Renaissance Capital, Standard Bank and RMB.

Kevin joined Avior in July 2005. He spent eight years at Investec Securities, FM rated in all roles. He started his career at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Toronto, where he worked for seven years on IT and financial product management. Kevin is a member of the JSE.

Peter Koutromanos founded Avior in March 2005. Peter spent two years in fund management at Coronation Asset Management, another two years in equity sales at Investec and five years in equity sales at Merrill Lynch. Peter Koutromanos is a member of the JSE. SA

Miss Hendricks is the Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director. Her remit includes sustainability, regulatory compliance, corporate social investment and group communication. She has more than 18 years’ experience with AEEI and currently sits on the boards of the Group’s major investments and links its subsidiaries with the Group’s corporate office.

Khalid Abdulla is the CEO of African Equity Empowerment Investments Limited (AEEI) and has been with the group since 1999. Khalid Abdulla has been appointed to and serves on various boards, committees, and NGOs and has over 30 years’ experience related to fishing, technology, health, biotherapeutics, events, tourism and financial services. SA

Mr. Madzonga is a qualified engineer and was previously the Group Executive of Digital at Independent Media. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, specialising in Telecommunications and an MBA from the University of Cape Town. Mr. Madzonga also attended Kellogg School of Management, where he focused on media and content strategy.

Siphiwe Nodwele was previously the Divisional Director (Head of Mergers & Acquisitions) of Industrial Technologies at EOH Limited. Prior to that, he was the Founder and Group CEO of the SNIC Group Limited, a BEE investment company with interests in the mining, property and IT sectors. Siphiwe Nodwele has been involved in originating and negotiating… read more »

Naahied Gamieldien completed her articles with PriceWaterhouseCooper in 2005. Naahied Gamieldien has held several positions within the AEEI group, including AEEI Group Financial Manager and AYO Technology Group Financial Manager. Having worked closely with the respective groups’ leadership teams for many years, Ms. Gamieldien brings a wealth of experience and insights into steering the company… read more »