
SAVCA Private Equity Conference 2023 Speakers
The 2023 lineup will feature key thought leaders in Southern Africa that will explore this year's theme.


MC: Bruce Whitfield
Business Speaker, Journalist and Author

Allan Hackner
Project Development Specialist:
USAID Southern Africa

Anthony Altbeker
Long-term Advisor:
National Treasury

Andrew Moffat
Co-Head: Investment Banking: Investec Bank

Charles Buchanan
Senior Manager: ESG and Sustainability: EBS Advisory

Christian Roelofse
Investment Officer – Private Equity: FMO

Christopher Clarke
Managing Partner:
Inspired Evolution Investment Managers

Craig Wing
Digital/AI Specialist

Darlene Menzies
Founder & Chief Innovation Officer: FinFind

Dustin Graham
Managing Partner:
Benchmark International

Edmund Higenbottam
Managing Director:
Verdant Capital

Fadi Bassir
Fadi Bassir, Investment Manager: PE Funds & Co-Investments: BII

Faraz Rojid
Director, Silver Economy Cluster: Economic Development Board (EDB)

Florent de Boissieu
Partner:
Adenia Partners

Fulufhelo Makwetla
Managing Director:
Thirdway Investment Partners

Gergana Ivanova
Associate Director in Strategy & Transactions: EY

Hale Matsipa
Founder & CEO:
Kleoss Capital

Japhtaline Mantuka Maisela
Chairperson of the Board of the MIRF Funds, and member of the Claims and Investment sub committees

Janice Johnston
Climate Change: Financing Advisor – JET IP PMU:
Presidency of South Africa

Janina Slawski
Head: Investments Consulting:
Alexander Forbes

Jennifer Kann
Executive Consultant:
Intellidex South Africa

Jeremy Gardiner
Director:
NinetyOne

Kasief Isaacs
Head, Private Markets:
Mergence Investment Managers

Kutlwano Mokhele
Member Benefits Coordinator: National Union of Metal Workers (NUMSA)

Langa Madonko
Summit Africa

Lelo Rantloane
Chairman: SAVCA
CEO: Ata Capital

Luc Albinski
Executive Chairman:
Vantage Capital

Lydia Shadrach-Razzino
Partner:
Baker McKenzie

Mardé van Wyk
Principal Consultant – Private Markets: 27Four

Makole Mupita
Director:
Mahlako Financial Services

Madichaba Nhlumayo
Founder & CEO:
Ditiro Capital

Melanie de Nysschen
Executive:
SAVCA

Nabeela Vally
Business Development Head: Edge Growth

Natalie Kolbe
Managing Partner:
Norrsken22

Patrycja Kula-Verster
Primary Markets: Business Development: JSE

Phathutshedzo Mabogo
Deputy Chief Investment Officer: Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF)

Polo Leteka
Founder and Chairman:
IDF Capital

Richard Sutton
Founder:
Sutton Health

Robin Padberg
USAID Southern Africa Mobilizing Investment, Chief of Party

Roy Havemann
Chief Executive Officer:
Intellidex South Africa

Samantha Pokroy
Founder and CEO:
Sanari Capital

Shahed Hoolash
Managing Director:
Vistra (Mauritius) Limited

Sindi Mabaso-Koyana
Managing Partner:
AIH Capital

Suvira Bodha
Head of Alternatives & Portfolio Manager: Sanlam Investments: Multi-Manager

Shelley Lotz
Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs: SAVCA

Soyisile Mokweni
Chairman:
CRFund

Theriso Pete
Associate Principal – Multi-Management: Private Markets: PIC

Trishanta Dheepnarayan
Director & Principal:
Metier

Tshepiso Kobile
CEO:
SAVCA

William Nkutha
Deputy Principal Officer:
UCTRF

Xolisile Ntanzi
Chief Financial Officer & Partner:
Heritage Capital

Yvonne Maitin
Founder and CEO:
One Africa Capital

Zain Laher
Partner:
Kleoss Capital