Alexi Papadimos

Lazard Freres & Co. LLC provides corporate advisory, capital market, and asset management services. The company was founded on April 13, 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

VenFin Ltd. (VenFin) is an independent South African investment firm which was formed in 2000 when Johann Rupert restructured Rembrandt Group Ltd. VenFin focuses on high-growth investment opportunities, aiming to add value to investments through their close relationships with the Rupert group, as well as through their networks of formal and informal alliances with venture capitalists in major global markets. They also provide treasury services, other facilities and financial and risk management services on a voluntary participation basis to their investee companies. Based in Stellenbosch, the firm has created the InVenFin fund to assess and invest in unique early-stage intellectual property opportunities in South Africa. They are a responsible corporate citizen which donates to a variety of community development, entrepreneurship and training, sport development, health care and environmental programs.

Old Mutual Multi-Managers (Old Mutual MM) is the wholly-owned South African investment division of Old Mutual Life Assurance Co. South Africa Ltd., a subsidiary of Old Mutual (LON: OML) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 2003 and formerly known as SYmmETRY Multi-Manager Portfolios, which merged with the ACSIS Research and Investment Management team in 2013 and formed a new multi-management business which was renamed Old Mutual Multi-Managers in 2014. Headquartered in Cape Town, Old Mutual MM offers institutional investors a range of investment funds and strategies to suit their needs.

Rothmans International Group was formed in october 1993 through reorganisation of the tobacco and luxury goods businesses of Richmont, Rothmans and Dunhill into two new listed groups, Rothmans International and Vendome. Rothmans International comprises all of Rothmans tobacco businesses and certain tobacco trade marks previously owned by Dunhill and Richmont. International cigarette brands owned and controlled by the group include Rothmans, Peter Stuyvesant, Dunhill, Cravan 'A' and Golden American. Under its constitution Rothmans International has a dual holding company stucture, in which the shareholders hold units comprising twinned shares in Rothmans International Plc, a British company, and Rothmans International NV a Dutch company. Rothmans International Plc owns the UK-based businesses and Rothmans International NV owns the non-UK based businesses. The composition of the boards of both companies is identical.

The NET-A-PORTER Group Ltd. engages in retails and online sale of designer clothing and accessories. It offers shoes, bags, lingerie, sport, beauty and gifts. The company was founded by Natalie Sara Massenet in June 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA, James Purdey & Sons Ltd. is a luxury getaway and shooting excursion company based in London, UK. The British company continues to record the heritage of each piece, any alterations made, and changes of ownership. Founded in 1814, the company has a rich history of numbering and recording the pieces they produce and their clients. James Purdey & Sons was acquired by Compagnie Financière Richemont SA on October 01, 1994.

Old Mutual Group Holdings (SA) Pty Ltd. provides life assurance, asset management, and banking services. It offers life, disability, and health insurance, retirement savings, and investment products to individuals and groups. The company is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

Rand Merchant Bank provides banking services. The company was founded by Laurie Lanser Dippenaar, Gerrit Thomas Ferreira and partick Maguire Goss in 1977 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Flagship Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. is a private company based in Constantia, ZA. and has subsidiaries in South Africa, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. Flagship Asset Management's mission is to be the navigators and authority of your complete investment future, wherever it may lead. The South African company was founded in 2001. Simon Hudson has been the CEO of the company since 2001.

Rembrandt Trust Pty Ltd. is an acquisition vehicle.

Compagnie Financière Richemont (CFR) is the private equity operation of Switzerland-based Compagnie Financière Richemont SA (JH, VX: CFR), founded in 1988. Based in Bellevue, Compagnie Financière Richemont owns several of the world's leading companies in the luxury goods field, with particular strengths in jewelry, watches, writing instruments, leather and accessories and clothing. They also have four regional offices in Geneva, Tokyo, Hong Kong and New York which provide support services to them. Through their venture capital subsidiary, Columbus Venture Capital, CFR aims to grow value for shareholders over the long-term by focusing on opportunities presented by the convergence between global branded consumer goods markets, information technology and digital media.

Richemont North America, Inc. owns and operates jewelry stores. Its products include luxury watches and writing instruments. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Reinet Investments Manager SA, Reinet Fund Manager SA provides investment management services. The company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Wilhelm van Zyl has been the CEO of the Luxembourger company since 2014.

Reinet Investments Manager SA is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2008. Reinet Investments Manager SA is headquartered in Luxembourg.

Arcus Infrastructure Partners LLP (Arcus Infrastructure Partners) is an independent Private Equity firm founded in 2007 by Simon P. Gray and Antonino M. Lo Bianco. The firm is headquartered in London.

Fairtree Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. (Fairtree) is the alternative fund management subsidiary of Fairtree Capital Pty Ltd. in South Africa. The firm was founded in 2006 by André Malan and Jacobus Nel. Headquartered in Bellville with an office in the British Virgin Islands, Fairtree manages alternative and long-only investment portfolios across all global asset classes for institutional clients and high net worth individuals.

Oasis Group Holdings Pty Ltd. is a holding South African company with interests in investment management and fund administration. The private company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. and has subsidiaries in South Africa and Ireland. The CEO of the company is Adam Ismail Ebrahim.

Definitive Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. is an asset management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded by Brett Immerman in 2002 and is owned by Definitive Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Definitive Asset Management provides asset management and fund management services to individual and institutional clients.

The Rembrandt Group LLC provides information technology services. The firm's data services include data warehouse, knowledge management, metadata management, data modeling, and predictive analytics. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Warren, NJ.

Compagnie Financière Rupert SA is a company based in Bellevue, Switzerland. The Swiss company engages in selling jewelries.

Part of Anchor Group Ltd., Anchor Capital Pty Ltd. is a wealth and asset management business that focuses on authentic client relationships and a world-class investment process. Located in Sandton, South Africa, Anchor Capital offers Anchor Aspirant, an offering targeted at young investors. The South African company provides investment solutions for individuals, advisors, and institutions. Founded in 2009, the CEO of the private company is Peter Graham Armitage.

Merchant West Investments (Pty) Ltd. is a boutique asset management company founded in 2012, based in Cape Town, ZA. The South African company has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and South Africa. Merchant West Investments is a multi-strategy asset management business that places the highest priority on the stewardship of clients' assets. The private company offers a range of investment strategies, including the Value Fund and the SCI Property Income Fund, which provide long-term capital growth and high income returns, respectively. The company's controlling shareholder is Merchant West Holdings (Pty) Ltd, one of the largest and most successful independent financial services businesses in South Africa. Paul Stewart has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Airtree Ventures Pty Ltd (Airtree) is an independent venture capital firm. The firm is headquartered in Paddington, AU. It is founded by Craig Blair and Daniel Petre in 2014.

Part of Namakwa Diamonds Ltd., Namakwa Diamonds Trading (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that explores and mines for diamonds. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

ID Capital (Pty) Ltd. is a boutique fund manager based in Bellville, South Africa. The South African company is registered as a CAT II Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) manager and is part of the IFSP group of companies. ID Capital's strategy is based on deep technical expertise and sound strategic insight. The private company offers a range of funds and aims to break away from the corporate herd by promoting collaboration, networks, and stakeholder value. The company also emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in its investment approach.

Open Insurance Pty Ltd. engages in the provision of community powered insurance services. It offers car, contents, and travel insurance. The company was founded by Jonathan Buck and Jason Wilby in 2016 and is headquartered in Australia.

Rezco Asset Management Pty Ltd. provides investment advice. The private company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The South African company was founded in 1984. Rob Spanjaard has been the CEO of the company since 2004.