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RHIDWAAN GASANT (66)
Independent Non-executive Chairman
BCompt (Hons), CA (SA), ACMA, CGMA, Executive Development Programme
Joined the Board in 2020. Skills and expertise: Corporate leadership, strategy development and execution, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and risk management. Professional memberships: South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (ACMA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Major directorships: AngloGold Ashanti Plc, Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront.
NORBERT SASSE (61)
Chief Executive Officer: Group
BCom (Hons) (Accounting), CA (SA)
Joined Exco: 2003. Skills and Expertise: Corporate finance, capital markets, property, and general management. Professional Membership: SAICA, PPRA (Master in Real Estate).
FRANK BERKELEY (69)
Independent Non-executive
BCom, BAcc, CA (SA)
Joined the Board in 2019. Skills and expertise: Strategy development and implementation, implementation of mergers and leadership and management of large complex organisations. Professional membership: SAICA. Major directorships: Exemplar REITail Limited.
CLIFFORD RAPHIRI (62)
Independent Non-executive
BScEng (Hons) (Mechanical Engineering), GDE (Mechanical Engineering), MBA
Joined the Board in 2022. Skills and expertise: Operations management, finance and risk management, board governance and leadership development. Professional memberships: Engineering Council of South Africa, IoDSA. Major directorships: Murray and Roberts Holdings Limited, Energy Partners Holdings, University of Johannesburg – Advancement Advisory Council.
EILEEN WILTON (66)
Independent Non-executive
BCom (Economics and Industrial Psychology), PGDip (Digital Business), Chartered Director (CD(SA))
Joined the Board in 2022. Skills and expertise: Financial reporting, risk, IT, human resources and remuneration, sustainability, ESG and leadership development. Major directorships: Shoprite Holdings Ltd, Sasfin Holdings Ltd, Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA), The International Women’s Forum South Africa, Education NPC.
ANDILE SANGQU (59)
Lead Independent Non-executive Director
BCom (Acc), BCompt (Hons) CTA, HDip Tax Law, EDP, AMP (INSEAD), Higher Certificate in Christian Ministry
Joined the Board in 2020. Skills and expertise: Business financial restructuring, financial systems development, implementation, strategic planning and organisational transformation. Major directorships: PSG Konsult Limited, Transnet SOC Limited.
MELT HAMMAN (54)
Independent Non-executive
BCom (Hons) (Investment Management), BCompt (Hons), CA (SA)
Joined the Board in 2021. Skills and expertise: Financial reporting, risk management, real estate investment and leadership development. Professional membership: SAICA. Major directorships: Nexus AG (Pty) Ltd, Freshgold SA Exports (Pty) Ltd.
ESTIENNE DE KLERK (56)
Chief Executive Officer (South Africa)
BCom (Industrial Psychology), BCom Hons (Marketing), BCom Hons (Accounting), CA (SA)
Joined Exco: 2008. Skills and Expertise: Financial, general management, property, and capital markets. Professional Membership: SAICA, PPRA (Master Practitioner in Real Estate). Industry Body Representation: Chairman of SA REIT Association.
JOSÉ SNYDERS (46)
Group Chief Financial Officer
BCom (Accounting and Finance), BCom (Hons) (Financial Accounting), BCom (Hons) (Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management), CA (SA)
Joined Exco: 2026. Skills and expertise: Strategic financial leadership, capital markets, investment analysis, portfolio management and risk management. Professional membership: South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
NOORAYA KHAN (57)
Independent Non-executive Director
BCom, BCompt (Hons), CA (SA), IDP‑C (INSEAD)
Joined the Board in 2026. Skills and expertise: Private equity, investment banking, financial and corporate structuring, risk management, project and mezzanine finance, mergers and acquisitions, remuneration and governance in complex corporate environments, strategic leadership. Professional membership: South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). Major directorships: Liberty Group Holdings Limited, MTN South Africa, MTN Cameroon, Pan‑African Capital Holdings.
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NORBERT SASSE (61)
Chief Executive Officer: Group
BCom (Hons) (Accounting), CA (SA)
Joined Exco: 2003. Skills and Expertise: Corporate finance, capital markets, property, and general management. Professional Membership: SAICA, PPRA (Master in Real Estate).
AASHA PATEL (53)
Group Treasurer
CA (SA)
Joined Exco: 2023. Skills and Expertise: More than 20 years’ experience spanning financial services and treasury management. Professional Membership: SAICA.
GEORGE MUCHANYA (54)
Head of Growthpoint Investment Partners
BSc Eng, MBA, CFEP (LBS), PLDL (Harvard)
Joined Exco: 2017. Skills and Expertise: Engineering, management consulting, and the property industry. Professional Membership: SAIBPP.
LAUREN TURNER (49)
Head of ESG Strategy and Investor Relations
BCompt (Hons)
Joined Exco: 2017. Skills and Expertise:Financial, Financial markets experience including investor relations, stock e listings, depository receipts and fixed income sales and structuring, property experience, relationship management, business development, ESG, and strategy. Professional Membership: SAICA.
ESTIENNE DE KLERK (56)
Chief Executive Officer (South Africa)
BCom (Industrial Psychology), BCom Hons (Marketing), BCom Hons (Accounting), CA (SA)
Joined Exco: 2008. Skills and Expertise: Financial, general management, property, and capital markets. Professional Membership: SAICA, PPRA (Master Practitioner in Real Estate). Industry Body Representation: Chairman of SA REIT Association.
ENGELBERT BINEDELL (55)
Chief Operating Officer: South Africa
BA (Ed), MBL
Joined Exco: 2018. Skills and Expertise: Skilled in all aspects of property management, asset management, and property development. Professional Membership: PPRA (Master Practitioner in Real Estate).
XOLANI HLATSHWAYO (43)
Group Legal Counsel
LLB, LLM
Joined Exco: 2019. Skills and Expertise: Mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, retail estate, funds management and capital raisings( debt and equity capital markets) . Professional Membership: Legal Practice Council.
PANICO THEOCHARIDES (55)
Group Head of Investments
B.Com (Hons (Acc), CA (SA)
Joined Exco: 2023. Skills and Expertise: More than 25 years’ experience in the real estate investment and the investment banking advisory industries. Corporate finance and property advisory services. Professional Membership: SAICA.
NEIL SCHLOSS (54)
Head of Asset Management: South Africa
BSc Town and Regional Planning
Joined Exco: 2018. Skills and Expertise: 29 years of experience in the property industry with 26 years in retail, dealing with property developments, extensions, asset management, acquisitions, and disposals, as well as due diligence.
WERNER VAN ANTWERPEN (43)
Head of Corporate Advisory
B Eng, M Eng, Phd Eng, MBA
Joined Exco: 2018. Skills and Expertise: Engineering, management consulting, property, and the energy industry.
JOHAN DE KOKER (61)
Company Secretary
CIS,HDip Company Law
Joined Exco: 2019. Skills and Expertise: Company Secretarial. Professional Membership: Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa.
Naseema Fakir (53)
Head of Human Resources
Head of Human Resources BCom (Hons), MBL
Joined Group Exco: 2024. Skills and expertise: Human capital; strategic HR management, change management, payroll, learning and development, organisational development, talent acquisition, HC projects, reporting and governance. Professional membership: Institute of Directors (IoD), South African Reward Association (SARA) and HR Mastermind Group.
JOSÉ SNYDERS (46)
Group Chief Financial Officer
BCom (Accounting and Finance), BCom (Hons) (Financial Accounting), BCom (Hons) (Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management), CA (SA)
Joined Exco: 2026. Skills and expertise: Strategic financial leadership, capital markets, investment analysis, portfolio management and risk management. Professional membership: South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).