Mark Barnes
Founder at PURPLE GROUP LIMITED
Net worth: 741 143 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Mark Angus Barnes is the founder of Purple Group Ltd.
(founded in 1998) and holds the title of Non-Executive Director.
He is currently working as a Trustee at World Wildlife Fund South Africa.
In the past, he has worked as the Group Chief Executive Officer at Capital Alliance Holdings Ltd., Chief Executive Officer at South African Post Office Ltd.
(from 2016 to 2019), Chairman at South African Futures Exchange, Non-Executive Chairman at GT247 Pty Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Spanjaard Ltd.
(in 2009), Non-Executive Director at Cape Empowerment Trust Ltd.
(from 2007 to 2009), and Director at Plate Glass & Shatterprufe Industries Ltd.
Dr. Barnes completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Cape Town.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PURPLE GROUP LIMITED
1.59% | 2023-08-30 | 22,276,610 ( 1.59% ) | 741 143 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Mark Barnes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PURPLE GROUP LIMITED | Founder | 1998-07-14 |
| World Wildlife Fund South Africa | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Mark Barnes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
South African Post Office Ltd.
 South African Post Office Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services South African Post Office Ltd. provides postal services. The private company is based in Pretoria, South Africa and has subsidiaries in South Africa. | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-08-01 |
| SPANJAARD LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2009-10-15 |
Cape Empowerment Trust Ltd.
 Cape Empowerment Trust Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Cape Empowerment Trust Ltd. was founded in 1998 and is a JSE listed black-controlled, managed and empowered diversified investment holding company with strong broadbased empowerment credentials. Sectors that they are significantly invested in include property, security and services and gaming and leisure. | Director/Board Member | 2009-06-21 |
GT247 Pty Ltd.
 GT247 Pty Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services GT247 Pty Ltd. provides trading services. It specializes in spread trading, commodities, equities, fixed income, indices. zar pricing, and hedge fund solutions The company was founded by Bradley Leather and is headquartered in Hyde Park, South Africa. | Chairman | - |
| South African Futures Exchange | Chairman | - |
Training of Mark Barnes
| University of Cape Town | Undergraduate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
Connections
1st degree connections
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| SPANJAARD LIMITED | Process Industries |
| PURPLE GROUP LIMITED | Finance |
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Capital Alliance Holdings Ltd.
 Capital Alliance Holdings Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Capital Alliance Holdings Ltd. provides insurance services. The company is located in Johannesburg, South Africa | Finance |
Cape Empowerment Trust Ltd.
Cape Empowerment Trust Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Cape Empowerment Trust Ltd. was founded in 1998 and is a JSE listed black-controlled, managed and empowered diversified investment holding company with strong broadbased empowerment credentials. Sectors that they are significantly invested in include property, security and services and gaming and leisure. | Miscellaneous |
| Plate Glass & Shatterprufe Industries Ltd | Process Industries |
| World Wildlife Fund South Africa | |
| South African Futures Exchange | |
GT247 Pty Ltd.
GT247 Pty Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services GT247 Pty Ltd. provides trading services. It specializes in spread trading, commodities, equities, fixed income, indices. zar pricing, and hedge fund solutions The company was founded by Bradley Leather and is headquartered in Hyde Park, South Africa. | Technology Services |
South African Post Office Ltd.
South African Post Office Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services South African Post Office Ltd. provides postal services. The private company is based in Pretoria, South Africa and has subsidiaries in South Africa. | Commercial Services |
- Stock Market
- Insiders
- Mark Barnes
