To maintain its position as a leading investment destination, Alexforbes is appointing Chief Investment Officers for Institutional, Retail and Private Markets solutions.
Institutional investments
Senzo Langa has been promoted to the role of Institutional Chief Investment Officer. With 14 years at Alexforbes, Langa’s extensive experience and dedication to investment excellence makes him well-suited to lead the institutional investment capabilities.
Retail investments
Gyongyi King will assume the role of Retail Chief Investment Officer. King has been with Alexforbes for 15 years and has served as Chief Investment Officer for the past eight years. Dawie de Villiers, Chief Executive Officer at Alexforbes, says:
This appointment underscores the importance Alexforbes places on serving individual clients and advisers.
King will also oversee Discretionary Fund Management, with senior members, Nadir Thokan and Fay Khan, joining her team.
Private markets
Private markets have been a key focus area for Alexforbes since 2017. The AF SA Private Markets Programme has reached R9 billion in assets under management across private equity, direct property, private credit and infrastructure strategies. Alexforbes is also raising its first dedicated Infrastructure Fund of Funds, further demonstrating its commitment to private markets. Given King’s integral involvement with the private markets programme since its inception, she will also assume the role of Private Markets Chief Investment Officer.
Research pillar
To better co-ordinate and prioritise all investment-related research, Alexforbes is establishing a dedicated research pillar within the investment team. This pillar will be led by Premal Ranchod as Head of Manager and ESG Research. Ranchod has been with Alexforbes since 2015 and has led ESG research efforts since 2017. With the backing and access to Mercer’s global research capabilities, Alexforbes continues to lead in manager research and ESG integration.
Market and economics
The investments team will continue to be supported by Executive Chief Economist, Mpho Molopyane and her team, providing critical economic, market and political insights. Molopyane will also continue to contribute to the business enterprise risk management efforts in identifying and monitoring macroeconomic risks and opportunities related to investments.
Strategic intent
A dedicated strategy function within the investments team will be led by Donovan McKay, focusing on portfolio management, investment strategy and solutions. McKay has been a senior member of the investments business since 2010, most recently heading the investments product area.
These changes position Alexforbes for continued success and reinforce its commitment to delivering compelling investment outcomes for all clients.
