Johan van der Merwe
Director/Board Member at SANLAM AFRICA CORE REAL ESTATE FUND LIMITED
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-05-30
Profile
Johannes Hendrik Petrus van der Merwe is the founder and currently holds multiple positions.
He is the Co-Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd., which he cos-founded in 2016.
He is also currently serving as the Co-Chief Executive Officer at African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd.
(Private Equity), Director at Sanlam International Investment Partners Ltd., Director at Sanlam Investment Holdings Ltd., Executive Director at Sanlam Collective Investments Ltd., Director at Genbel Securities Ltd., Director at Sanlam Asset Management, Independent Non-Executive Director at Afrimat Ltd., Director at Sanlam Capital Markets Ltd., Director at Octane Holdings Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Attacq Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Sanlam Investments Corp., Non-Executive Director at Sanlam Employee Benefits, Director at Wheatfields Investments.
No 221 Pty Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Sanlam Africa Core Real Estate Investments Ltd., Director at Bluespec Holdings Pty Ltd., and Independent Non-Executive Director at Compagnie Immobiliere Ltd.
In the past, Mr. van der Merwe held positions such as Chief Executive Officer at Sanlam Investment Management (Pty) Ltd.
from 2002 to 2015, Chairman at Sanlam UK Ltd., Director at Ninety One SA (Pty) Ltd.
from 2001 to 2003, Executive Director at Ubuntu-Botho Investments (Pty) Ltd., Director at Sanlam International Investments Ltd.
from 2002 to 2016, Director at Investec Asset Management Holdings Pty Ltd., and Head-Finance Division at Gencor Ltd.
from 1991 to 1997.
Mr. van der Merwe obtained a graduate degree from the University of Cambridge in 1991 and a graduate degree from the University of Pretoria in 1990.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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ATTACQ LIMITED
0.30% | 2023-06-29 | 2,232,481 ( 0.30% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-05-30 |
Johan van der Merwe active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| ATTACQ LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2008-04-30 |
| AFRIMAT LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-28 |
| SANLAM AFRICA CORE REAL ESTATE FUND LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2013-01-28 |
| COMPAGNIE IMMOBILIÈRE LIMITÉE | Director/Board Member | - |
Bluespec Holdings Pty Ltd.
 Bluespec Holdings Pty Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Bluespec Holdings Pty Ltd. is a company based in Sandton, South Africa. | Director/Board Member | - |
Sanlam Investments Corp.
 Sanlam Investments Corp. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Sanlam Ltd., Sanlam Investments Corp. is an insurance, investments, and financial planning company based in Bellville, South Africa. The South African company offers a range of financial products and services, including life insurance, funeral cover, tax-free savings, unit trusts, personal loans, and credit cards. Sanlam also provides financial planning calculators, tools, and advice to help customers make informed decisions about their finances. The company emphasizes the importance of financial resilience and offers resources to help customers achieve their financial goals. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Sanlam Employee Benefits | Director/Board Member | - |
African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd.
 African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd. operates as a investment company, which focuses on financial services and private equity placements. Its portfolio includes life insurance, healthcare, money management, and banking. The company was founded by Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe, Johan van Zyl, and Johan van der Merwe on April 14, 2016 and is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa. | Founder | 2016-04-10 |
African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd. (Private Equity)
 African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd. (Private Equity) (African Rainbow Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd founded in 2015 by Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe. The firm is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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Training of Johan van der Merwe
| University of Cambridge | Graduate Degree |
| University of Pretoria | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| ATTACQ LIMITED | Finance |
| AFRIMAT LIMITED | Non-Energy Minerals |
| COMPAGNIE IMMOBILIÈRE LIMITÉE | Finance |
| Private companies | 21 |
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Ninety One SA (Pty) Ltd.
 Ninety One SA (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Ninety One SA (Pty) Ltd. is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Ninety One Ltd. (JSE: NY1) in South Africa. The firm was founded in 1991 and was formerly known as Investec Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. Headquartered in Cape Town, Ninety One is a specialist asset management firm which provides a range of portfolio management services and products to institutional and individual investors. They are socially responsible and are aware of their broader responsibility to society and seek to make a positive impact by focusing on initiatives that support local communities and their environments. | Finance |
| Wheatfields Investments No 221 Pty Ltd. | |
Sanlam UK Ltd.
 Sanlam UK Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Sanlam UK Ltd. provides wealth planning and investment solutions. It offers investment planning, retirement, family protection, inheritance tax, mortgage, employee benefits advice, dynamic risk management, discretionary and advisory portfolio management, stockbroking services, and risk targeted model portfolios. The company was founded on April 24, 2008 and is headquartered in Bristol, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Sanlam Collective Investments Ltd.
 Sanlam Collective Investments Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Sanlam Ltd., Sanlam Collective Investments Ltd. is a comprehensive financial services company based in Bellville, South Africa. 2one2 bluestar, a Sanlam-authorised financial services provider, offers a broader range of products and services to business owners and graduate professionals, including specialised investment advice from qualified financial planners. The South African company aims to partner with clients on their journey to financial wellbeing, providing personalised solutions that suit their unique needs and circumstances. The company was founded in 1967 and the CEO is San-Marie Greeff. | Finance |
Genbel Securities Ltd.
 Genbel Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Sanlam Ltd., Genbel Securities Ltd. is a closed-end investment fund. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Finance |
Octane Holdings Ltd.
 Octane Holdings Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Shell Plc, Octane Holdings Ltd. provides investment services. The company is based in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. | Finance |
Sanlam Asset Management
 Sanlam Asset Management Life/Health InsuranceFinance Sanlam Asset Management provides life insurance. | Finance |
Sanlam Capital Markets Ltd.
 Sanlam Capital Markets Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Sanlam Capital Markets Ltd. engages in the provision of niche debt and equity financial engineering consultancy services. The company is headquartered in Dunkeld West, South Africa. | Finance |
| Sanlam International Investment Partners Ltd. | |
Sanlam Investment Holdings Ltd.
 Sanlam Investment Holdings Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Sanlam Ltd., Sanlam Investment Holdings Ltd. is a South African company that provides investment management and consulting services. The company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. | Finance |
Sanlam International Investments Ltd.
 Sanlam International Investments Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Sanlam International Investments Ltd. (SIIL) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Sanlam FOUR Investments UK Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Sanlam Ltd. (JSE: SLM) in South Africa. Headquartered in London, SIIL was founded in 1998 and specializes in multi-management investing. Their clients include pension funds, life assurers, unit trust firms, linked investment providers and individual investors. | Finance |
African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd. (Private Equity)
African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd. (Private Equity) (African Rainbow Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd founded in 2015 by Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe. The firm is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa. | Finance |
Sanlam Investment Management (Pty) Ltd.
 Sanlam Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Sanlam Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. (SIM) is the asset management subsidiary of Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd., which in turn owned by Sanlam Ltd. (JSE: SLM, OTCMKTS: SLLDY) in South Africa. Headquartered in Bellville, the firm offers a wide range of investment and financial planning solutions and a comprehensive range of local and offshore investment products to end investors, financial planners and institutions. SIM is a signatory to both the Code for Responsible Investing in South Africa (CRISA) and its forerunner, the United Nations-backed Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI). | Finance |
African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd.
African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance African Rainbow Capital Pty Ltd. operates as a investment company, which focuses on financial services and private equity placements. Its portfolio includes life insurance, healthcare, money management, and banking. The company was founded by Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe, Johan van Zyl, and Johan van der Merwe on April 14, 2016 and is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa. | Finance |
| Sanlam Employee Benefits | |
Ubuntu-Botho Investments (Pty) Ltd.
 Ubuntu-Botho Investments (Pty) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ubuntu-Botho Investments (Pty) Ltd. provides financial and investment services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa. | Finance |
Sanlam Africa Core Real Estate Investments Ltd.
 Sanlam Africa Core Real Estate Investments Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Sanlam Africa Core Real Estate Investments Ltd. is a closed-end investment fund/investment trust, which invests in equity securities. It focuses on maximising distributions to shareholders through investing in commercial real estate with a focus on A-grade retail, office and industrial properties in Sub-Saharan Africa, whilst striving to enhance the value of its portfolio through active property management. The company was founded in April 2012 and is headquartered in Ebene, Mauritius. | Miscellaneous |
Investec Asset Management Holdings Pty Ltd.
 Investec Asset Management Holdings Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Investec Ltd., Investec Asset Management Holdings Pty Ltd. provides investment services. | Finance |
Sanlam Investments Corp.
Sanlam Investments Corp. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Sanlam Ltd., Sanlam Investments Corp. is an insurance, investments, and financial planning company based in Bellville, South Africa. The South African company offers a range of financial products and services, including life insurance, funeral cover, tax-free savings, unit trusts, personal loans, and credit cards. Sanlam also provides financial planning calculators, tools, and advice to help customers make informed decisions about their finances. The company emphasizes the importance of financial resilience and offers resources to help customers achieve their financial goals. | Finance |
Bluespec Holdings Pty Ltd.
Bluespec Holdings Pty Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Bluespec Holdings Pty Ltd. is a company based in Sandton, South Africa. | Consumer Services |
Gencor Ltd.
 Gencor Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Gencor Ltd. engages in the mining of minerals. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Parktown, South Africa. | Non-Energy Minerals |
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