Our People
Meet Our People
We believe in running an ethical business, even if it costs us. We keep our promises, and we genuinely care about people – our staff, our clients and the communities in which we invest. We’re proud of our culture and our Futuregrowth family.
Our Executive Committee
Our Executive Committee (EXCO) has a wealth of experience and diverse set of qualifications to foster successful management of the business and cohesion among the respective departments.
Carmelita Pastor
Head: People & Organisation
Rookaya Ahmed
Head: Legal
Barron Africa
Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Canter
Chief Investment Officer
Daphne Botha
Portfolio Manager and Head: Risk Management
Gianpaolo Gazzilli
Head of Finance
Maseabi Marageni
Head: Business Development
Paul Rackstraw
Managing Director
Reza Solomon
Head: Information Technology
Ryan Kieser
Head: Compliance
Yusuf Chothia
Manager: Enterprise Solutions
Investment Team
Our investment team’s specialist skills ranges from macro-economic and interest rate management to investment analysis and expert dealing.
Business Development Team
Our business development team is committed to understanding client needs and delivering bespoke investment solutions.
Client Relationship Management Team
This team will be the primary point of contact for all servicing and operational requirements. The team will be responsible for ad- hoc reporting and day-to-day query resolution, ensuring that your concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
Operations & Support Teams
The operations and support teams at Futuregrowth play a key role in ensuring that our business operations are robust and fit for the future.
Board Members
Mr PE Rackstraw
Managing Director: Futuregrowth
Mr AC Canter
Chief Investment Officer: Futuregrowth
Mr N Naaido
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr GL Gobodo
Managing Director: Old Mutual Investment Group
Ms Z Abdurahman
Head of Compliance: OMIGSA
Ms S Mabaso-Koyana
Chairperson: AWCA Investment Holdings
Our Transformation Journey
We Invest in Transformation
Investing in transformation is at the heart of our business, investment and organisational strategies. Our transformation initiatives have helped us contribute to South Africa’s growth for over 20 years.
Latest Insights
Futuregrowth’s Community Property Fund acquires Boitekong Mall in Rustenburg, boosting the portfolio assets to over R8 billion
The National State Enterprises Bill – third time (un)lucky?
