We’re pleased to announce Zeenat Patel’s appointment as Head of Investment Solutions for Glacier by Sanlam, effective 1 January 2026. In this role, Zeenat will be a key contributor to Glacier’s business goals and lead Glacier Invest, the joint venture with Sanlam Multi-Manager.
Before Glacier, Zeenat was the Alternatives Investment Director at Mercer (London), advising institutional clients across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. She also spent time at Alexforbes (South Africa) as the Head of Alternatives, where she launched and managed private market strategies across private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real assets.
Zeenat has 15 years’ experience in the industry across alternative investments, investment consulting, product innovation and executive collaboration. She is a fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science from the University of the Witwatersrand, and is a Chartered Manager (UK).
Her leadership philosophy has been shaped by navigating real-life complexity and she is passionate about empowerment, inclusivity, and balance in leadership.
We are confident that Zeenat’s extensive experience and proven track record will contribute to Glacier’s continued growth and success in the market.
Glacier Financial Solutions (Pty) Ltd is a licensed financial services provider. Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd is a licensed life insurer, financial services and registered credit provider (NCRCP43). Glacier International is a division of Sanlam Life Insurance Limited, a licensed financial services provider in South Africa
