OUR TEAM

EXECUTIVE TEAM

ROB SPANJAARD

CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER & GROUP CEO

Rob is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Rezco Asset Management. During his tenure, Rezco has achieved a market-leading investment track record and won eight best fund awards in major categories.

Rob is a graduate of UCT, during which time he won the national Financial Mail reader stock picking competition. Rob then worked as a portfolio manager for Momentum Life. He left to co-lead a private equity deal before buying into Rezco and returning to investment management.

Rob's lifelong fascination with companies, markets and investing has led to refined investing principles that he has infused into the Rezco team, to create a culture of innovative investment thinking.

RONALD CAPE

CEO OF REZCO COLLECTIVE INVESTMENTS

Ron joined Rezco in 2004, after returning from the USA where he completed his MBA. He serves as Operations Director of Rezco. Ron is highly experienced in all facets of Rezco Asset Management.

SIMON SYLVESTER

CEO OF REZCO ASSET MANAGEMENT

Simon worked previously in roles at Deutsche Bank (London), Cogito Capital and Discovery Invest. Simon qualified from UKZN with a B.Bus Sci (Finance Honours), and holds the CFA and CIPM designations.

Simon, as Head of Research, has a keen interest in how to incorporate new technologies with behavioural finance and traditional investing to build a highly focused, alpha generating research capacity at Rezco. As Co-Portfolio Manager, Simon works closely with Rob in order to generate exceptional risk-adjusted returns for Rezco’s clients. Simon has filled these roles at Rezco since the end of 2017.

INVESTMENT TEAM

ROB SPANJAARD

CIO & PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Rob is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Rezco Asset Management, a position that he has held since 2004. Since then, Rezco has achieved a market-leading investment track record and won eight best fund awards in major categories.

Rob graduated from UCT with a B.Com and CTA , and won the national Financial Mail reader stock picking competition as a student before passing the Chartered Accountants Board Exam. He then worked as a portfolio manager for Momentum Life. Rob left to co-lead a private equity deal that involved purchasing the assets of a bankrupt company. As CEO, Rob grew the turnover and profits by a compound 25% per annum for 15 years. When Rob and his consortium exited in 2005, Sovereign Foods was the most profitable South African company in its industry.

Rob's lifelong fascination with markets and investing has refined investing principals that he has infused into the Rezco team, to create a culture of innovative investment thinking.

GARIKAI CHIGWEDERE

SENIOR ANALYST

Gari graduated from UCT with an honours degree in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management. Gari joined Rezco after spending three years on the sell side covering South African Construction and Building Materials as well as Africa (ex-South Africa).

KEEGAN CLARKE

CHIEF OF STAFF

An alumnus of both the University of Cape Town (Mcom) and the University of Pretoria (BCom Hons), Keegan specialized in Investment Management. His dissertation used deep learning to detect weak signals in global equity markets. In 2016, he proposed a solution to plastic waste at the IEEE GHTC Conference. Always expanding his knowledge, he's keen on financial history and technology's role in investments. Off-duty, he's a reader and tech-enthusiast.

SIMON SYLVESTER

CEO & PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Simon worked previously in roles at Deutsche Bank (London), Cogito Capital and Discovery Invest. Simon qualified from UKZN with a B.Bus Sci (Finance Honours), and holds the CFA and CIPM designations.

Simon, as Head of Research, has a keen interest in how to incorporate new technologies with behavioural finance and traditional investing to build a highly focused, alpha generating research capacity at Rezco. As Co-Portfolio Manager, Simon works closely with Rob in order to generate exceptional risk-adjusted returns for Rezco’s clients. Simon has filled these roles at Rezco since the end of 2017.

SHAUN KING

SENIOR ANALYST

Shaun joined Rezco in 2021 after completing his BbusSci in Finance and MCom in Risk Management of Financial Markets at UCT. His research focuses on the financial sector.

FRANCOIS SMITH

JUNIOR ANALYST

As a member of our Global Equity Research Team, Francois draws from rich academic qualifications (Mphil Finance) that enable deep thought and keen observation. With experience in the labour market industry and academia, he provides keen insights into financial models, valuations and global market movements whilst learning and implementing cutting-edge technological tools.

JOHN WILLIAMS

RESOURCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER

John spent 5 years as Group Head of Commodities Research at Anglo American in London and Johannesburg. He spent six years at McKinsey in London and Johannesburg prior to moving to Anglo American. John has a both an Undergraduate and Masters Engineering Degree from Cambridge University, where he graduated top of his class on both occasions. He followed this up with an MBA from London Business School.

BEN RAYNER

ANALYST

Ben graduated from Stellenbosch University with a BComHons (Statistics) and a BCom (cum laude). He received the Rector’s award for academic excellence and was awarded Best Final Year Student in Statistics. He has passed his CFA level 1 exam.
Ben is currently working as an analyst in the investment team and covers a selection of resources shares.

ALEX HARDMAN

FUND ACCOUNTANT AND TRADE DESK ASSISTANT

Alex finished his B.Com, majoring in finance and accounting, in 2019. He joined the fund administration team to work on both FA and TA duties.

BRENDAN RAYMOND

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Brendan completed his Honours degree in Investment Management from the University of Pretoria.
He then joined Rezco as an analyst in 2014 and worked with Rezco for a number of years, covering a range of stocks and themes both locally and globally.

Recently, Brendan has re-joined Rezco after taking time to advise, launch, and transition a few entrepreneurial ventures in South Africa in a variety of industries including retail and manufacturing.

WILSON DONZWA

ANALYST

Wilson earned a master’s degree in economics from the University of Pretoria, where he graduated with distinction. He worked as a specialist tax analyst prior to joining Rezco.

JOHANN LOURENS

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & HEAD OF DEALING

Johann completed a B.Sc in Mathematics and Biochemistry from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, after which he went on to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. After teaching Mathematics and Science for over 6 years he joined Rezco Asset Management in 2015 as a trading desk assistant before working up the ranks to become the Head of Dealing, a role he still fulfils. Johann has oversight for all trading and trading related activities
OPERATIONS TEAM

KERRI-ANNE ROELOFSE

HEAD OF SPECIAL PROJECTS

Kerri-Anne completed her B.Com. Accounting and Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy at Nelson Mandela University. She heads up Rezco's internal pricing team and oversees TA.

CHANTAL COETZEE

ACCOUNTANT

Chantal completed a B.Com. General Accounting degree in 2012 from Nelson Mandela University and serves as the Fund Accountant for the Rezco team.

QUINTIN PUTZIER

INNOVATION AND NEW VENTURES

Quintin joined Rezco in 2016 as Group Accountant after completing his articles at Deloitte. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant, holds a MBA from the University of Stellenbosch and currently heads up the Innovation and New Ventures division.

LUKE KIBBLE

HEAD OF VALUATIONS AND PRICING

Luke studied accounting for Chartered Accountants at the Nelson Mandela University. He completed his SAICA articles in 2020 at a Big 4 audit firm and registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) in 2021. He continued in the audit space for a year and a half where he became an audit manager in 2022. Luke joined Rezco in July 2022 as a Fund Accountant and now heads up the Valuations/Fund Accounting and Transfer Agency functions in the business.

ROBIN-JAY FERREIRA

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Robin-Jay completed his BCom Accounting Degree and Postgraduate Diploma in
Accounting (PGDA-CTA) at Nelson Mandela University. He is an alumnus of the Pinnacle Leadership Programme for top achievers in Accounting at Nelson Mandela University.
He completed his SAICA training contract with KPMG in February 2023 and is a registered
CA(SA).

Robin-Jay has extensive audit experience in collective investment schemes having worked with various listed clients in the financial service industry.
He joined the Rezco team as a Financial Accountant in March 2023.

SIPHOKAZI VENI

OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

Siphokazi joined Rezco after working in the customer service and transport logistics industry for several years.
She has her National Diploma in Human Resources Management from the NMU and serves as an Operations Administrator at Rezco.

ERIDENE COLTMAN

FUND ACCOUNTANT

Eridene joined Rezco after working in the customer service industry for several years. She studied Accounting at Nelson Mandela University, and serves as a Fund Accountant at Rezco.

GRAEME JONKER

LEGAL OFFICER: CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND COMPLIANCE

Graeme studied Law at the University of Port Elizabeth after which he completed his articles and was admitted as an Attorney. He joined the corporate world where he gained diverse and extensive local and international business experience. During his time in the corporate world, Graeme completed his MBA at the Stellenbosch University and participated in an Advanced Leadership program at Cambridge University in England. Graeme joined Rezco in May 2022 as the Legal Officer: Corporate Affairs and Compliance.

DANIEL HOLMES

SYSTEMS DEVELOPER

Daniel obtained a BSc in Computing Sciences & Mathematical Statistics (Cum Laude) from Nelson Mandela University in 2021, and subsequently earned a BSc Hons in Computer Science and Information Systems (Cum Laude) in 2022, where he was recognised as the top graduate in his class. After finishing his studies in December 2022, he joined Rezco as a Systems Developer in January 2023, a position he continues to hold.

RONNIE STRYDOM

HEAD OF CORPORATE FINANCE

Ronnie studied at Nelson Mandela University where he received a B.Com Accounting degree in 2016 and completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA-CTA) in 2017.

He is an alumnus of the Vice-Chancellor Scholarship Programme and the Pinnacle Leadership Programme for top achievers in Accounting at Nelson Mandela University.

He completed his SAICA training contract at Deloitte in 2020 before joining the Rezco team as Accountant in April 2021.

KELLY-JOAN TURNER

ASSISTANT LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Kelly-joan Turner holds an LL.B Degree from Nelson Mandela University. She graduated April 2012 and is an Admitted Attorney in the High Court of South Africa. She joined Rezco during June 2020 and assists Management with the development and implementation of the Corporate Compliance Framework and other Legal and Compliance related matters.

JAROD DARVEL

DISTRIBUTION ANALYST

Jarod completed his studies at Nelson Mandela University, obtaining a BSc in Computer Science (cum laude) and an Honours degree in Computer Science and Information Systems. Joining Rezco in January 2023, he currently serves as distribution analyst.
CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS TEAM

DANIEL SPANJAARD

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANALYST

Earning his BCom in Investment Management at Stellenbosch University, Daniel’s previous experience includes digital marketing. Since joining Rezco as a Business Development Analyst he collaborates closely with the global sales team in expanding the client base. Daniel focusses on enhancing the client’s experience, and identifying new business opportunities.

Need help? We’re here for you.
From general queries about the business to questions about our history, contact Daniel and he will get back to you shortly:
Email: daniel.spanjaard@rezco.co.za,
Phone: +352 661 991 123

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

WALLY GRAY

NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

Wally has worked in the investment industry all his life, and established Rezco in 1981 after years in the investment division at a large mining resource company, then as the investment manager at Nedbank, and executive director of investments at Sage Holdings. Wally took on the role of non-executive chairman in 2018 after decades at the helm of Rezco.

LEON KAPLAN

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Leon contributes a wealth of experience as non-executive director. His past titles include Financial Director of the Sage Group and Chairman of the Audit Committee, and he is currently a Project Director of SAICA’s Special Projects with the Departments of Education and Health.

BERNIE NACKAN

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

As well as acting as non-executive director for Rezco, Bernie holds the same position at Redefine SA and UK. He is a past Executive Director of the Sage group, and a Managing Director of Sage Unit Trusts. Bernie also served on the CIS Advisory Committee appointed by the Minister of Finance.