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Meet Semoli, Director SADC & Head of Business Development & Marketing
Semoli joined Mergence in February 2017 as Regional Investments Strategist. In November 2019, his role was extended to Director: SADC and Head of Business Development. In this capacity he is at the fore of Mergence’s drive into other African countries where he has a strong network of contacts. Semoli is a member of the Mergence executive committee.
Semoli is a strategist and entrepreneur at heart who believes that success is made up of relationships and delivery. Through a humble approach, he has managed to build valuable relationships in the industry coupled with key service delivery. His style of work encompasses the “VISA” concept, which recognises that one needs to have a vision that is delivered through interdependence, with a clear structure and execution.
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Semoli started his career with Momentum Actuaries and Consultants in 2001, where he moved up the ranks to become an investment consultant co-advising on a book of R13 billion. His successes include setting up Old Mutual Life Assurance company of South Africa (OMLACSA) in Lesotho, introducing a partnership between Old Mutual Kenya and the government of Uganda, and designing an administration strategy for the Government of Malawi through Old Mutual Malawi.
Semoli has a strong network of contacts throughout the Southern African Development Community (SADC). He also serves as a non-executive director on several company boards.
Semoli is passionate about cultivating the younger generation to prepare them for the harsh realities of life and as such is involved in matching mentors and mentees. His vision aligns with Mergence’s desire to uplift communities.
Regarding qualifications, Semoli qualified with an MBA Strategy in 2018 from the Graduate School of Business Leadership, UNISA. He also has a BCom Accounting from Wits (2000) and is a General Tax Professional (GTP-SA) and Certified Financial Planner CFP®.
In his precious free time, you will find Semoli, professionally flying drones or riding for Tour de Frontline charity initiative or his cycling club.
Qualifications
MBA Strategy 2018, Graduate School of Business Leadership, UNISA
B Com Accounting, 2000, University of Witwatersrand
General Tax Professional (GTP-SA)
Certified Financial Planner CFP®
