Governance Structure of TFTI
Ms Obakeng Masia
Non-Executive Director
Ms Obakeng Masia
Non-Executive Director
Bachelor of Accounting Science (Hons) (Wits), CA (SA), Advanced Certificate in Emerging Markets and Country Risk Analysis (Fordham), Certificate in Impact Investing in Africa (UCT)
- CA (SA) with 15 years’ work experience in investments, development finance, private equity and auditing and works as a Corporate Finance Principal for Thebe Investment Corporation.
- She has also served as a non-executive director for Consolidated Wire Industries, Mitochondria Energy Company, Proconics Engineering, Afritech Equipment Solutions, Risk Solutions International (RSI) over a period of 5 years, and at Batsumi Airport Ventures.
- She currently serves as a member of the Thebe Foundation Trust Investments Board. With a keen interest in entrepreneurship, education, and a certificate in impact investing (UCT Bertha centre), her endeavours are to make a significant difference in these areas in the future.
- She is also a novice hiker and reader.
Mr Mokgethi Tshabalala
Non-Executive Director
Mr Mokgethi Tshabalala
Non-Executive Director
BSc (Life Sciences) (Wits), Applied Financial Management (Wits), Global Executive Development Programme (GIBS)
- Responsible for Thebe Food and Agriculture Portfolio investment performance management including GROW Fresh Produce Agents, HarvestFresh, Pride Milling, and Project Change (Citrus and Grapes Farming).
- Responsible for Portfolio Growth including through Acquisitions and Projects, successful implementation and integration of new acquisitions and projects into the Thebe Group. Represents Thebe in portfolio companies Boards and Board Committees. Responsible for the development, Board approval and implementation of the Portfolio Strategy.
Ms Neliswa Booi
Non-Executive Director
Ms Neliswa Booi
Non-Executive Director
MBA and postgraduate diploma in General Management from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), BSc Honors degree in Statistics and a BSc degree in Applied Mathematics & Statistics from the Nelson Mandela University (formerly University of Port Elizabeth).
- She has over 18 years work experience in investment management at Thebe Investment Corporation, corporate finance from Citi Bank SA and the National Empowerment Fund and pension fund advisory from RisCura Consulting.
- Neliswa served as a non-executive director on the boards of the following companies representing Thebe: Kaya FM, Yebo Yethu (Pty) Ltd, Discover Digital SA (Pty) Ltd, Discover Digital International (Pty) Ltd, Thebe Connect (Pty) Ltd amongst many.
- Currently serves as non-executive director at Batsumi Airport Ventures (Pty) Ltd and Jupicol (Pty) Ltd.