ABOUT US
Boutique Discretionary Fund Manager
Sequoia Capital Management operates as a boutique discretionary fund manager (DFM). We are a solution-driven manager with a passion for client service. Discretionary investment management is our core specialisation and focus. To stay true to our core we do not shy away from strategically partnering with service providers that can enhance and add value to our business, solutions, and service.
The Sequoia Tree
The Sequoia is an emblem for long life, for attaining your lofty dreams, stretching your limits, and reaching to be the best you can be…… to reach for the stars. The red bark of the tree speaks of energy, strength, health, power, renewal, and determination. Red is not shy in its vibration, and like the Sequoia it’s hard to overlook the intense energy. Dark red in particular represents the will, bravery and, nature’s abundance. This is the perfect companion to the Sequoia’s green bows that symbolize growth, hope, compassion, transformation, and rejuvenation.
JB Smith
Managing Director & Portfolio Manager
B.Com Hons (Financial Analysis), CFP®
JB has 14 years direct investment management experience. His experience range from being portfolio manager to executive management positions. JB is responsible for the overall management of the business and acts as co-portfolio manager for the various portfolios we manage.
Tavonga Chivizhe
Portfolio Manager
B.Bus.Sci Hons (Act. Sci), Executive Leadership
Tavonga has 14 years financial services experience having started with Metropolitan in 2005. He will act as co-portfolio manager for the various portfolios we manage. Tavonga is an appointee from Boutique Investment Partners with which Sequoia Capital Management has a strategic business partnership.
Mandisa Zivala
Investment Analyst
BSC Honours (Economics)
Mandisa has 8 years financial services experience. She is responsible for investment and fund research. She is an appointee from Boutique Investment Partners with which Sequoia Capital Management has a strategic business partnership.
Tebogo Moopa
Investment Analyst
National Diploma in Information Technology Networking
Tebogo has 7 years financial services experience. He is responsible for investment and fund research. He is an appointee from Boutique Investment Partners with which Sequoia Capital Management has a strategic business partnership.
Martin Kotze
Non-Executive Director
LLB
Martin Kotze is an admitted Attorney, Notary Public and Conveyancer specialising in Property Law and related Commercial Law. Before deciding to establish his own practice, Martin was employed by one of Pretoria’s most prominent law firms where he gained extensive experience.
Charne Smith
Operations Manager
B.Com Management, Honours in Psychology, Baccalaureus Educationis
Charne has 4 years experience. She started her financial services career with Rebalance Fund Managers in 2016 where she was responsible for business operations. Charne will oversee and is responsible for the client reporting and operational functions within Sequoia Capital Management.
Ludwig Harmse
Portfolio Manager
B.Com Financial Management
Ludwig has 14 years financial services experience. He is responsible for investment and fund research. He is an appointee from Boutique Investment Partners with which Sequoia Capital Management has a strategic business partnership.
Compli-Serve
Elzabe Botha
Compliance Officer
Compli-serve is appointed as our independent compliance service provider. Elzabe Botha is our appointed compliance officer from Compliance-Serve. She will provide regulator oversight and input to the Key Individual of the business.
E-Consulting Tax
Johan Ehlers
Accounting & Finance
E-Consulting is appointed as our accounting and finance service provider. Johan Ehlers is our appointed finance professional from E-Consulting.