Throughout his career, Reinhardt has consistently exceeded budgetary and performance targets, demonstrating a talent for maximising operational output while minimising resource expenditure. His expertise includes strategic management, business development, effective decision-making, planning and forecasting, and workplace motivation.

In his recent role as Managing Director at Tanga Cement Plc in Tanzania, Reinhardt led the development of a high-performing organisation that competed effectively on a global scale. By focusing on enhancing human capital, technology, and process competencies, and collaborating closely with senior leadership, stakeholders, and direct reports, he ensured that the company’s support structure drove growth with optimal efficiency.

His expertise includes investment management, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and restructuring. Pieter’s career spans challenging environments in Southern Africa, equipping him with a unique perspective on managing organisations and optimising investments.

Pieter is also skilled in corporate governance, having chaired numerous board subcommittees and currently serving as the Independent Board Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Business Accountants. He is the Executive Chairman and General Secretary of the International CFO Alliance, representing members from over 22 countries.

He holds a B.Comm in Accounting from the University of Pretoria and a B.Compt (Honours) from UNISA, along with an MBA from GIBS/University of Pretoria, specialising in Global Business Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions.

Pieter’s professional memberships include Certified Public Accountant (CPA(T)), Fellow Member of the Institute of Directors of South Africa (IoDSA), and Professional Accountant from the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA).

His extensive experience with major multinationals includes roles at Afrisam Cement Group, Tanga Cement PLC, and Imperial Logistics Group, highlighting his qualifications as a strategic asset for organisations seeking financial oversight and governance.

Cobus was involved in the sale of the company to telecommunications operators in various countries. Cobus was involved in the start-up and financing of Circle Capital. He also assisted in the Mediclinic and Capitec BEE transactions.

In 1985 Cobus founded PSM Group and Luna Corporation, which later became South African Investment Limited (‘SAIL’). SAIL invested in various high-profile sports teams, sports facilities and related opportunities. The company was listed on the Johannesburg Stock exchange and Luxembourg Exchange. Cobus was the head of business development until Remgro Limited (‘Remgro’) acquired the company’s shares. After SAIL, Cobus managed Remgro’s investment in the South African television channel ‘E-TV’ and was appointed to the E-TV board of director being responsible for its turnaround and various financing activities.

Carrington has worked for local and multinational organisations such as BMW South Africa, MTN South Africa, Ford Motor Company Southern Africa, and Transnet Engineering (previously called Transwerk) as a Business Manager. Carrington then pursued his entrepreneurial ambitions at “Carringconfidence,” his own business consultancy; then Laser Cut Various, a third-tier subassembly manufacturer; KFP Manufacturing, a rail subassembly manufacturer; Integrated Fire Security, a Fire Systems integrator; and Dare2Innovate Investments, a project financier.

Carrington currently holds directorship at Arbitrage Private Wealth, a diversified investment company; BPE, a mining investment company; Fire Detection Maintenance and Service, a Life Safety Systems installer; Mojamalo Security, a Life Safety Systems equipment marketer and distributor; SEEPA Investments, a resources investment company and Bitsanang Capital, a diversified investment company.

Carrington has extensive knowledge and experience in the Automotive, Telecommunications, Management Consulting, Railways, Manufacturing, Engineering, Fire Engineering, Mining, Project Management, Social Investments, Energy, and the Built Environment sectors. Carrington is the current vice chairperson of the South African Fire Development Association (SAFDA), vice chairperson of the Black Business Council Infrastructure Portfolio Committee (BBC Infraco) and seats on the Black Business Council in the Built Environment (BBCBE) council. Carrington is also a member of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) private security industry advisory committee.

Carrington has worked for local and multinational organisations such as BMW South Africa, MTN South Africa, Ford Motor Company Southern Africa, and Transnet Engineering (previously called Transwerk) as a Business Manager. Carrington then pursued his entrepreneurial ambitions at “Carringconfidence,” his own business consultancy; then Laser Cut Various, a third-tier subassembly manufacturer; KFP Manufacturing, a rail subassembly manufacturer; Integrated Fire Security, a Fire Systems integrator; and Dare2Innovate Investments, a project financier.

Carrington currently holds directorship at Arbitrage Private Wealth, a diversified investment company; BPE, a mining investment company; Fire Detection Maintenance and Service, a Life Safety Systems installer; Mojamalo Security, a Life Safety Systems equipment marketer and distributor; SEEPA Investments, a resources investment company and Bitsanang Capital, a diversified investment company.

Carrington has extensive knowledge and experience in the Automotive, Telecommunications, Management Consulting, Railways, Manufacturing, Engineering, Fire Engineering, Mining, Project Management, Social Investments, Energy, and the Built Environment sectors. Carrington is the current vice chairperson of the South African Fire Development Association (SAFDA), vice chairperson of the Black Business Council Infrastructure Portfolio Committee (BBC Infraco) and seats on the Black Business Council in the Built Environment (BBCBE) council. Carrington is also a member of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) private security industry advisory committee.

The position involved assessing the eligibility of credit applications and presenting them to a committee. Initially Thabo assessed big blue chip corporates before moving to Leveraged Buyouts as a specialist credit analyst.  He then worked as a Transactor/Dealmaker concentrating on property transactions.

Some of the larger transactions Thabo was involved in include the Hemingways Shopping Centre in East London valued at R1 billion and the Georgiou Group purchase of a property portfolio valued at R645 million.

Thabo is currently an entrepreneur in the transport and mining sectors and also a director at Royal Fields Finance, a SMME finance specialist where he also sits on the credit committee.

Having been involved in the business development and strategic growth of businesses over the last view years. He has also been involved in the fund management, administration and finance for Edge Growth for the SMME development in South Africa.

His qualifications include a B.Com Majoring in Accounting and Finance from the University of Cape Town.