The Investment Executives

Jo-Mari graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2015, achieving distinction in her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in BCom Investment Management.

She joined Metier in January 2016 as an intern to gain experience across the private equity spectrum from deal sourcing to portfolio management and exits. In this role, she assists with investment research and analysis providing support on valuations and management of portfolio companies. In December 2016 she joined the Analyst Programme and was promoted to Associate in December 2018.

Robert graduated from Stellenbosch University with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2005 and an LLB (top of his class) in 2008. After completing his studies, he spent four years at Webber Wentzel attorneys, predominantly in the project finance practice group. During this time, he worked almost entirely in the renewable energy sector, and was part of the team that developed the REIPPP programme. His focus areas included drafting the PPAs for seven different generation technologies, interfacing with the technical and financial advisory teams and participating in bid evaluations. Rob also worked on gas, hydro and other energy and infrastructure project.

In 2012, Rob joined Bain & Company where he consulted to financial services, telecommunications and mining companies. At the end of 2015, he moved to Afriwise where he initially advised companies on African business and legal risks. Rob joined Metier in June 2018, his initial focus area was the management of the Sindila project.

Ryan joined Metier as an Analyst in September 2018, he graduated from the University of Johannesburg in 2015 with a BCom degree in Finance and subsequently a BCom Honours degree in Investment Management.

His interest in private equity arises from his passion in entrepreneurship and his desire to make an impactful difference in the economy.

Prior to joining Metier, Ryan was an investment banking professional at ABSA CIB where he actively participated in sourcing and structuring M&A transactions, before this he was part of Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s corporate finance graduate programme.

Galie graduated from Stellenbosch Business School with a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Finance in 2017, a BSc (Hons) Environmental Monitoring and Modelling from the University of South Africa (UNISA) in 2017 and a BSc Geological Science from the University of KwaZulu Natal in 2010. Galie is currently an MBA candidate at the Wits Business School.

Galie joined Metier in January 2020 as the ESMS Officer. Prior to joining Metier, Galie was an ESG Specialist for the Africa Food Security Fund and an ESG Advisor at generalist fund manager. At both funds, Galie was responsible for advising the investment team on the material ESG issues during the deal screening and due diligence processes while establishing ESG policies and procedures as well as ESG best practice management frameworks for portfolio companies.

Before this Galie was an ESG Consultant at EBS Advisory, where she managed private equity clients in FMCG, infrastructure development, property and real estate development.

Diana graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting in 2015 and a Bachelor of Business Science, specialising in Finance with Accounting.

Diana joined Metier’s investment team in February 2020 as an Analyst.

Prior to joining Metier, Diana was an Audit Manager in Deloitte's Financial Services division, where she gained experience in a retail and commercial bank, as well as a JSE listed financial services group.

Diana completed articles at Deloitte Johannesburg and was on a four month secondment at the Deloitte New York office, covering an SEC-registered institutional asset manager, focused on structured credit and private equity investments.