Good Capital
Great Returns

We buy, build and grow businesses in key industries for long-term sustainability

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Our Investee Companies

Our Investment Focus

Strategic Capital for Sustainable Growth

We primarily focus on providing expansion and replacement capital for businesses with a proven business concept and real growth opportunities.

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Grassroots Group

The Grassroots Group is a niche agri-processing company that supply local and international markets with quality natural, health, and lifestyle products.

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INOVO Telecom

INOVO offers contact centres a flexible way to service, sell to, or collect from customers, across any channel.

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Mettle Specialised Solutions

Mettle is a specialist financial services company whose business units include credit services, debtors finance, medical finance, sponsor services, and corporate and specialised finance.

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Westcor

Westcor, founded by Malcolm Westmore, is a niche market leader that works with the best retailers in South Africa.

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WastePlan

WastePlan was founded in 2003 and provides waste management services, specializing in the minimization of waste streams and collection of recyclable waste in South Africa.

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Pargo

Pargo facilitates accessible, affordable, and reliable delivery of parcels through a tech-enabled network of parcel pick-up points.

OUR TEAM

Stewards of Capital | Builders of Value

Find out more about our dedicated team shaping our vision and driving results.

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Peter Doyle
Chairman
Peter Doyle, previously CEO of Metropolitan, serves as Chairman on the SAAD board.
Peter Doyle
Chairman

Peter spent nearly three decades at Metropolitan, serving as Group CEO and leading divisions in employee benefits, health, and life insurance. A former president of the Actuarial Society of South Africa, he has also held several non-executive board and NGO roles. At SAAD, he provides strategic oversight and governance as Chairman.

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Omri Thomas
Chairman: Investment Committee
Omri Thomas is an experienced investment professional and a shareholder in Abax Investments, a boutique asset manager.
Omri Thomas
Chairman: Investment Committee

Omri built a distinguished investment career as CIO of Sanlam Investment Management and co-founder of Abax Investments, where he helped grow assets under management from R13 billion to R110 billion. At SAAD, he chairs the Investment Committee, guiding investment strategy and portfolio performance

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Johan du Preez
Director
Johan du Preez is an experienced CEO and is well known for his turnaround expertise and is the founder of SAAD Investment Holdings and the Tree of Life Foundation.
Johan du Preez
Director

Johan founded SAAD Investment Holdings and Tree of Life Foundation after a successful career leading Sanlam Health, Glacier by Sanlam, and Quince Capital. He also served as CEO of Cipla Medpro, overseeing its R4.5 billion sale to Cipla India. At SAAD, he drives strategic direction and serves as trustee of the Tree of Life Foundation

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Emile Wessels
Director
Emile Wessels is a lawyer turned businessman, with significant experience in strategy development and implementation.
Emile Wessels
Director

Emile transitioned from law into business leadership, serving as CEO of Sanlam Personal Portfolios and later leading strategy and product development for Glacier by Sanlam. He has deep experience in financial services strategy and industry leadership. At SAAD, he oversees legal, compliance, and investment governance, and co-leads strategic initiatives.

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Johann Snyman
CEO
Johann Snyman is a seasoned private equity professional with extensive dealmaking and portfolio growth experience.
Johann Snyman
CEO

Johann built his career in dealmaking at FNB Business, specifically in Leveraged Finance, and also led the Bank’s Western Cape New Business Acquisition team for a season. Since joining SAAD in 2016, he has been instrumental in deal execution and portfolio growth. As CEO, he leads SAAD’s strategic expansion, capital raising efforts, and operational execution

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Jurgen Badenhorst
Private Equity Analyst
Jurgen Badenhorst is a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) and private equity investment professional.
Jurgen Badenhorst
Private Equity Analyst

Jurgen began his career at PwC, leading cross-border audits for listed clients across Africa, the UK, and the US, before working as a credit dealmaker funding SME’s. At SAAD, he drives transaction execution, valuation analysis, and assists in post-investment value creation within the private equity team.

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Faure Heymans
Investment Manager
Faure Heymans is an investment professional with over 15 years’ experience in investment management and high-growth digital businesses.
Faure Heymans
Investment Manager

Faure began his career in investment research at RE:CM, covering local and global equities before moving into fintech and e-commerce leadership roles at YoYo and Takealot. At SAAD, he leverages his dual experience as an investor and operator to drive portfolio growth and support investee companies at board level.

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Lindie Keller
Head of Finance
Lindie Keller is a finance professional with extensive financial reporting experience gained in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Lindie Keller
Head of Finance

Lindie gained extensive experience in the UK as Financial Accounting Manager at Alliance Healthcare, a leading European pharmaceutical distributor. She joined SAAD in 2016 and now oversees all financial operations, reporting, and systems integration, ensuring strong financial governance and control across the group.

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Carla Swiegelaar
Finance & Admin Support
Carla is a dedicated finance and administration professional who plays a key role in supporting both the financial health and daily operations of SAAD.
Carla Swiegelaar
Finance & Admin Support

Before joining SAAD, Carla spent eight years managing finance and bookkeeping for an investment holding company. She now supports SAAD’s finance and administrative operations, ensuring efficient processes, accurate reporting, and a collaborative working environment across the organisation.

Have any questions?

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our team is here to help.