Our People

Willi was previously Associate Professor of Accounting, a Partner at Allan Gray, and Chief Investment Officer of Norwich and Brait. He co-founded a successful majority black-owned and -managed asset manager in 1999, and founded Interneuron in 2001, where he is responsible for fundamental analysis and portfolio management.
Willi received a total of four Raging bull awards, including the first ever Raging Bull Award for consistent top performance of the Norwich General Equity Unit Trust.
At Norwich Willi had overall responsibility for funds totalling R16 billion.

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Clive holds a PhD in Chemical Pathology from the University of Cape Town. He owns an environmental remediation practice and has consulted to the public sector, parastatal-, oil- & mining-companies. Clive has served as a director of NGOs involved in SMME development. He joined Interneuron in 2004.

Yusuf Salee started his career as a mainframe Software Developer working for Mutual & Federal Insurance Company in 1989. He later joined Munich Re-Insurance Company as a Consulting Systems Analyst Programmer in 1993. After 3 years at Munich Re-Insurance, he returned to Mutual & Federal for a further 4 years, where he was responsible for the management of their Commercial Insurance Systems as an I.T Project Manager. In 2000, he left Mutual & Federal to join the Old Mutual Life Assurance Company of South Africa, as a Business Project Manager responsible for the Macro Project Management of the launch of their new generation range of products into the South African Market. He was also responsible for the merger of 2 of their subsidiary companies, Investment Frontiers and Galaxy Portfolio Services, in order to form the new company called Fairbairn Capital. Yusuf Project Managed the launch of Fairbairn Capital to the High Net Worth market. Yusuf has gained experience in Management, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal, Information Technology, Distribution, Call Centres, Infrastructure, Service and Customer Relationship Management, through the projects that he managed at Old Mutual.
Yusuf joined Interneuron in 2004 and is working in the property division of the company.

Nicholas holds a B. Com from the University of Cape Town where he majored in Economics and Politics. He has a year background in the finance Industry where he worked for Sanlam Private Investments. He joined Interneuron in September 2007 to look after the Swaziland office.

Nicholas is a sports enthusiast and is passionate about Africa.

Ian has a wealth of experience in the insurance and pensions industry having spent over 38 years with institutions such as Colonial Mutual, Old Mutual and Aon Zimbabwe. His last employment was with Aon where he was in the employee benefits division. Ian’s skills and experience have blended well with our investments team. This has greatly enhanced our understanding of the needs and expectations of pension funds.

	FACING THE CHALLENGE ARE (in order of appointment)
	Willi Jonker
	Email: Office: Portfolio Management: Property Services:
	Willi was previously Associate Professor of Accounting, a Partner at Allan Gray, and Chief Investment Officer of Norwich and Brait. He co-founded a successful majority black-owned and -managed asset manager in 1999, and founded Interneuron in 2001, where he is responsible for fundamental analysis and portfolio management. Willi received a total of four Raging bull awards, including the first ever Raging Bull Award for consistent top performance of the Norwich General Equity Unit Trust. At Norwich Willi had overall responsibility for funds totalling R16 billion.
	Andrew Paterson
	Email: Office: Portfolio Management:
	Andy is a geologist by training.He became involved in the financial markets in 1987. His most recent position was a a financial director and shareholder in Vector Equities (Pty) Ltd, a JSE Stockbroker. Andy was ranked number one or two in the annual Financial Mail Surveys every year from 1992 until 2001, and was voted the Financial Mail Analyst of the year in 1997. He joined Interneuron in 2001, and is responsible for behavioural analysis and portfolio management.
	Gerrit Bekker
	Email: Office: Portfolio Management:
	Gerrit holds a BComm in Econometrics from Rand Afrikaans University. From 1993 to 2001 he consulted to retirement funds as employee of Alexander Forbes and NBC. His in-depth knowledge of retirement fund liabilities is valuable in managing their assets. Gerrit has been managing absolute return portfolios since Sept.2000, most recently at Escher Structured Products. He joined Interneuron in 2002.
	Marthie Horn
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	Marthie holds a B Proc LLB form the University of South Africa. She has been a legal advisor in the private sector for the past 8 years. Marthie joined Interneuron in July 2002 and is Group Compliance Officer.

	Moegmeda Brenner
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	Moegmeda acquired her National Diploma in Financial Management at the Cape College in 2006. She joined Interneuron in April 2004 as trainee-Financial Manager.
	Clive Dutlow
	Email: Office: Property Sevices:
	Clive holds a PhD in Chemical Pathology from the University of Cape Town. He owns an environmental remediation practice and has consulted to the public sector, parastatal-, oil- & mining-companies. Clive has served as a director of NGOs involved in SMME development. He joined Interneuron in 2004.
	Yusuf Salee
	Email: Office: Property Sevices:
	Yusuf Salee started his career as a mainframe Software Developer working for Mutual & Federal Insurance Company in 1989. He later joined Munich Re-Insurance Company as a Consulting Systems Analyst Programmer in 1993. After 3 years at Munich Re-Insurance, he returned to Mutual & Federal for a further 4 years, where he was responsible for the management of their Commercial Insurance Systems as an I.T Project Manager. In 2000, he left Mutual & Federal to join the Old Mutual Life Assurance Company of South Africa, as a Business Project Manager responsible for the Macro Project Management of the launch of their new generation range of products into the South African Market. He was also responsible for the merger of 2 of their subsidiary companies, Investment Frontiers and Galaxy Portfolio Services, in order to form the new company called Fairbairn Capital. Yusuf Project Managed the launch of Fairbairn Capital to the High Net Worth market. Yusuf has gained experience in Management, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal, Information Technology, Distribution, Call Centres, Infrastructure, Service and Customer Relationship Management, through the projects that he managed at Old Mutual. Yusuf joined Interneuron in 2004 and is working in the property division of the company.
	.Oscar de Waal

	Email: Office: Property Services:
	Oscar de Waal has been in investment advice, broking and property investments for the last 12 years. His focus was on Fund Management Solutions and Property-related investments for clients and then distributing such opportunities to the broker fraternity. He is owner of Exsoltech (specializing in structuring of financial products and onsultancy) and a director of IFA (a short term specialist). Prior to that he has been in Process Chemistry for Lyonnaise DeSoux Dumez, purifying water and a Geologist with Anglo American, holding a B.Sc. Honours in Geology (UOFS), a M.Sc. in Biotechnology (UOFS) and a post graduate diploma in Marketing (UP). "I Have two great children and am an African in heart and soul. A passion for African music, culture and its people. Working towards and Dreaming of a productive, successful and peaceful continent where the sky is the launching pad, the sun the foothold and the stars the guiding light to reach true potential for each and everyone. I love nature, camping, cycling and watersport."
	.Ternard Kwashirai
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	Ternard is the current Managing Director of Infinity Asset Management Limited. He graduated from the University of Zimbabwe with a BSc (Hons) in Economics and an MSc in Economics in 1991 and 1994 respectively. He started his banking career at Bard Investment Services and worked for several years in senior capacities in the financial services sector. He is also the founder member of Infinity Asset Management Limited. Ternard is a member of various boards of directors that include Interfresh, Hwange and Chinhoyi University of Technology.

	.Nicholas Balcomb
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	Nicholas holds a B. Com from the University of Cape Town where he majored in Economics and Politics. He has a year background in the finance Industry where he worked for Sanlam Private Investments. He joined Interneuron in September 2007 to look after the Swaziland office. Nicholas is a sports enthusiast and is passionate about Africa.

	Nompumelelo Xaba
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	Nompumelelo joined Inteneuron in 2006 and is working as chief accountant in the Swaziland office.
	Mbuso Nhlanhla Simelane
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	Mbuso is a chartered Accountant and Advocate by profession. He has various qualifications including the following: CA (SD), FCCA, ACMA, LLB (Unisa), RPE (equity), and B.com. He is most recent position was the Chief Financial Officer with the Swaziland Industrial Development Company. Prior to joining SIDC, he was the System Manager for the Swaziland Sugar Association. Mbuso has served in various Boards amongst of which is the Central Bank of Swaziland, MTN –Swaziland, World Vision – Swaziland and SOS Children’s Village . Mbuso has an in depth and complete knowledge and understanding of the business environment in the Kingdom of ESwatini.
	Mlamuli Mabundza
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	Mlamuli holds a diploma in Accounting and Finance and is currently persuing his ACCA accredition. For 15 years up to 2011 he was working as Branch Controller for First National Bank at the Mbabane Mall. He has worked and left his mark in many departments of the banking industry, increasing its client base through exellence service. Prior to joining First National Bank, he was working for Standard Bank as Customer Service Consultant where he was able to identify Interneuron as a growing organazation and a place to be... " I am excited to be part of the Interneuron group and ready for any challanges!."
	Ian Redman (Pensions Consultant)
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	Ian has a wealth of experience in the insurance and pensions industry having spent over 38 years with institutions such as Colonial Mutual, Old Mutual and Aon Zimbabwe. His last employment was with Aon where he was in the employee benefits division. Ian’s skills and experience have blended well with our investments team. This has greatly enhanced our understanding of the needs and expectations of pension funds.
	Godwin Mututa (Head of Investments)
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	Godwin join Infinity Asset Management at the beginning of 2006. Prior to joining the company he worked for Interfin stockbrokers where he was instrumental in setting up the research department. He has vast experience and expertise in investment/economic analysis, particularly equity. Godwin is a holder of Bsc Honours degree in Economics.

FACING THE CHALLENGE ARE (in order of appointment)