Directors

John le Roux CFP®
Executive Chairman
BCom (Hons) CA (SA)

A specialist in general financial and estate planning‚ John was a founding director and launched Personal Trust International on its path of success with his timeless vision "to return to personal and professional trust services" – a philosophy we still live by today. A former serving committee member of the Association of Trust Companies‚ John is still active in the trust company industry.John was appointed Executive Chairman with effect from 1 January 2010.

Philip Kilroe
Director‚ Money Market
BCom

Since joining the company in 1989 and as the former MD‚ Philip has endeavoured to promote a culture of client service excellence by dealing with clients directly and getting to know them personally. He believes it is Personal Trust International’s independence which enables us to provide clients with truly impartial advice. "This is one of the reasons we have earned our reputation for integrity and professionalism."

Keith Andrews
Director‚ Trustee Services
BCom CA(SA) PG Dip(Tax Law)

Keith offers a wealth of knowledge and experience in all areas of tax‚ financial and estate planning. As a former Springbok rugby player Keith certainly needs no introduction. Like every other member of our team‚ Keith says he was most attracted to the company by its emphasis on personal service to clients and its ever-vigilant guardianship of standards and integrity.

John Bester
Non-executive Director
BCom(Hons) CA(SA) CMS(Oxon)

John served as chair of our audit committee for a number of years before being appointed as our Financial Director in 2004. Although his impeccable credentials speak for themselves‚ John’s commitment to Personal Trust International’s philosophies and practices is evident from our outstanding business results.

Andy Calmeyer AFP™
Director‚ Trustee Services

Andy‚ a co-founding director at Personal Trust International‚ is totally committed to ensuring that his clients receive excellent personal service. "Personal Trust International is about convenience and planning. Clients reap greater benefits if their entire financial situation and aspirations are clear and accessible to us‚" he says. "Our full spectrum of services allows for us to offer the complete financial solution."

Peter Doyle
Non-Executive Director
BBusSc(Hons) FFA FASSA

Peter has been a client of Personal Trust for more than 15 years.His interest in working with Personal Trust has built up over time as he has experienced what he describes as the "personal aspect" of what the company has to offer. Peter served as Managing Director of Metropolitan Life and Group CEO of Metropolitan Holdings for ten years prior to retiring in 2008. Peter is currently serving as the President Elect of the Actuarial Society of South Africa.

Greg Fury
Non-Executive Director
BA LLB MA CFA

Greg held the position of Director and Chief Operating Officer of Allan Gray Limited from 2003 to July 2009. He has a BA LLB from the University of Cape Town and a Masters in Economics from Cambridge University. He is an avid rugby enthusiast and is well known to many of the current directors of Personal Trust through his involvement with the UCT rugby club.

Mark Gibbs
Managing Director and Director‚ Somerset West
BAcc CA(SA)

Mark is a hands-on chartered accountant with strong analytical skills‚ attention to detail and commitment to quality. Personal Trust International recognised Mark’s enthusiasm and management experience when selecting him as the director responsible for the Somerset West office. Since opening in 2002‚ the office’s rapidly increasing client base is testimony to Mark’s efforts.  Mark was appointed to the position of Managing Director in January 2012.

Thando Gobe
Deputy Managing Director
B Bus Sc (Hons)

Thando joined Personal Trust in December 2004. Since that time he has progressed through the managerial ranks and currently acts as a Trust Officer whilst serving on the Executive Committee as well as the Financial Planning & Investment Council.  He was appointed to the Board in January 2009. His strong leadership skills and strategic vision has enabled Thando to make an invaluable contribution to the management of the company and was promoted to the position of Deputy Managing Director in January 2012.

Nicole McIntyre
Director‚ Human Resources
B Soc Sci LRDP

Nicole was appointed to the Board in July 2008 in recognition of the importance the company places on its employees. As a specialist Human Resource practitioner‚ she has over 10 years experience in the field and has the technical skills and compassion to ensure the wellbeing of Personal Trust’s greatest assets - its people.

Jacqui Meyer
Director‚ Investment Administration
BCompt (Hons)

Manager of the Investment Administration Department and appointed to the board in 2005‚ Jacqui has brought a unique set of skills to her area of responsibility. Initially attracted to Personal Trust International by its company culture and family atmosphere‚ she believes it is our ability to live up to our name that really sets us apart from our competitors.

Glenn Moore
Director‚ Investment Management Services
BCom (Hons)

Glenn is a highly qualified and experienced investment analyst‚ portfolio strategist and decision-maker. His conservative and value-based yet contrarian investment management style has withstood the test of time. "Some of the most profitable investment decisions I’ve made have been as a result of taking a contrary view to the prevailing market wisdom."

Lorraine White CFP®
Director‚ Trustee Services
BCom PGD Mgmt(Mkt)
Lorraine joined Personal Trust International in 1998 and has extensive experience in the fields of financial and estate planning‚ the formation of trusts‚ the drafting of wills and the administration of deceased estates. His commitment to quality and client service excellence has ensured a significant client base of his own. Lorraine was appointed to the board in 2008 and is responsible for the Trusts‚ Wills and Estates Department.