Andile Ngcaba (MComm, Hon DComm)

Chairman and Founding Partner

Andile is the controlling shareholder and non-executive chair of Convergence Partners. He was previously the Director General of the Department of Communications (DoC) for 8 and a half years up until the end of 2003 when he announced his intention to leave Government for the private sector. During his time in Government, Andile oversaw tremendous change in the South African technology and telecommunications landscape, both from the point of view of the diverse and advancing technologies on offer as well as advancements in the overarching regulatory framework.

Brandon Doyle (BCompt Hons, CA (SA))

CEO & Founding Partner

Brandon has run Convergence Partners since inception and was one of the founding partners. Prior to that he spent 5 years with Nedbank where he was head of Investment Banking and an Executive Committee member at Nedbank Capital where his areas of responsibility included Nedbank’s M&A, private equity and deal origination activities. Prior to joining Nedbank, Brandon was head of Corporate Finance and Project Equity Finance at FBC Fidelity (an empowered small cap bank) for 3 years where he was involved in a number of milestone BEE transactions. Prior to FBC Fidelity, Brandon spent 5 years in the Corporate Finance team of Anglo American.

Stefan Ferreira (BComm Hons, CA (SA))

Founding Partner and Chief Financial Officer

Stefan has been with Convergence Partners since inception and was one of the founding partners. In addition to his role as a senior dealmaker and portfolio manager in the team, he oversees all of Convergence Partners financial management and the middle office team. Prior to joining Convergence Partners he spent 5 years as a senior manager in Nedbank Capital’s Corporate Finance team where he was involved in a large number of M&A transactions including capital raisings, listings, valuations and BEE transactions.

Idan Segal (B Bus Science (Fin) Hons, CA (SA))

Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer

Idan has been with Convergence Partners since inception and was one of the founding partners and is a senior dealmaker and portfolio manager in the team.

Prior to the formation of Convergence Partners, Idan was a member of the Nedbank Capital Corporate Finance team for 4 years, during which time he advised on many M&A transactions and capital raisings, as well as several high profile BEE transactions.

Arif Hussain (BSc (Civ Eng), CA (UK), MBA)

Executive and Chief Executive Officer: FibreCo

Arif is an Executive at Convergence Partners and is Chief Executive Officer of FibreCo. Arif was previously a senior member of the MTN management team where he was responsible at various stages for new business development, financial management and business planning across the Group. He was latterly CFO of one of MTN’s largest start-up operations in Iran.

Envir Fraser (BArts Hons; Postgraduate Diploma in Management)

Head: Research, Regulatory & Policy

Envir oversees Convergence Partners’ regulatory and policy activities and is responsible for our research function.

Prior to joining Convergence Partners, Envir was the research development and funding manager of the Meraka Institute, a national institution aimed at improving the competitiveness of the South African information and communications technology sector through skills development, research and innovation, in addition to supporting the national priorities of using ICT for social and economic development.

Craig Wilson (BComm Hons, CA (SA))

Executive

Craig is responsible for Convergence Partners wireless investments across the continent and new project development.

Prior to joining Convergence Partners, Craig was Chief Financial Officer of Seacom. As one of the inaugural members of the executive management team, Craig was instrumental in the start-up and development of the company, including establishing the regional set-up of the organisation across 7 countries. Prior to joining Seacom, Craig worked for Nedbank’s Africa Division, focusing on expansion strategies for the bank.

Yolande Tabo (BCom, PG Dip (Acc), CA (SA))

Head: Finance

Yolande manages all of Convergence Partners’ middle-office activities. A qualified chartered accountant with IT and media experience, Yolande was previously employed at KPMG and Kagiso Media.

Portia Sibugodi (Public Relations – PRISA) (Dip. Ex. Sec)

Head: Public Relations and Communications

Portia worked for UBS AG Private Banking, J P Morgan Legal and Investment Banking Departments and Brait Corporate Finance before joining Convergence Partners in 2007.

Teni Ntoi (B Comm (PPE))

Research Analyst

Before joining Convergence Partners, Teni worked for Brait Specialised Funds as an Economic Analyst. He studied for a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University of Cape Town.

Mark Fourie (B Acc (cum laude), B Acc (Hons), CA (SA))

Financial and Management Accountant

Mark completed his studies at the University of the Free State. Subsequently he completed his articles at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Johannesburg and is a qualified chartered accountant.

Zandile Dlamini (N. Dipl in Cost & Man Acc)

Financial Assistant

On completion of her qualification, Zandile worked for an accounting firm for two years then later moved to a BEE construction firm as a junior accountant, until she joined Convergence Partners in 2009 as a member of the middle office team.

Lindiswa Sam

Receptionist

Lindiswa worked for Eskom and Blue Chillie Promotions before joining Convergence Partners.

Nicole Tiflin

Receptionist and Foundation Administrator

Nicole worked for Bone SA as Debtors Clerk before joining Convergence Partners.