Board of Directors

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.
Group EXCO

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).









