The Kruger International team has significant expertise, experience and knowledge in financial services.

The members of our investment committee have JSE-related experience and exposure to the asset classes, namely equity, property and fixed interest. Our team of analysts comprises university graduates, resulting in a favourable blend of experience and youth. Our sales executives and client service staff are highly skilled, registered with the FSB and accredited by the relevant financial service providers.

Heinrich Kruger: CEO

BA, University of Pretoria Member of the Investment Analysts Society of Southern Africa. Established Kruger International in April 2000, following a 26-year career in politics and financial journalism. More than 21 years’ experience in financial markets.

Marietjie Kruger: Financial Director

BCom, Unisa 24 years’ experience in finance. Member of Kruger International, in the role of Financial Director since April 2000.

Johan Barend Marais: Director

BCom Hons, Stellenbosch University Member of the Executive Committee of the Investment Analysts Society of Southern Africa. More than 31 years’ experience in management and marketing for the JSE and the pension fund industry. More than 21 years’ experience in financial markets. Joined Kruger International in February 2003.

Errol Keller: Director

BSc Hons Geol, University of Pretoria M Phil Mineral Econ, Rand Afrikaans University Member of the Investment Analysts Society of Southern Africa. More than 23 years’ experience as geologist and JSE analyst. More than 26 years’ experience in financial markets. Joined Kruger International in August 2001.

Charl Francois Bester CFP®: Investment Analyst

BEcon, University of the Free State Postgraduate in Financial Planning, University of the Free State. Member of the Investment Analysts Society of Southern Africa. Member of the Financial Planning Institute. Joined Kruger International in September 2001. More than 10 years’ experience in financial markets, FTSE in London and Forex.

Thabu Bester CFP®: Wealth Manager

BEcon, University of the Free State Postgraduate in Financial Planning, University of the Free State Member of the Financial Planning Institute Joined Kruger International in June 2009 More than 3 years’ experience in financial markets.

Ulrich Joubert: Economist

Group Economist at Transnet from 1989 to March 2006. Past Chairman of the Johannesburg Afrikaanse Sakekamer and the Economic Advisory Committee of the Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut. Serves on the executive council of the Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut. Three-time winner of the ‘Absa/ Beeld economist of the year’ award. Joined Kruger International in April 2006.

Mia Kruger: Equity Analyst & Portfolio Manager

BComm Economic & Management Science, University of Stellenbosch BComm (Hons) (Statistics) Busy completing Masters degree in Investment Management & Behavioural Finance Passed CFA level 1 & 2 exams, awaiting level 3 results Joined Kruger International in January 2007

Lucille Kotze: Professional Assistant

BComm Finance, University of Johannesburg Associate of the Financial Planning Institute Joined Kruger International in March 2008.

Xander Leibbrandt: Professional Assistant

BComm Finance, University of Johannesburg Associate of the Financial Planning Institute Joined Kruger International in June 2009