Johannesburg, 4 November 2022 – Redefine has appointed investment expert Cora Fernandez as an independent non-executive director and member of the remuneration committee and social, ethics and transformation committee, effective today.
“Redefine is committed to broadening and deepening the skill set and enhancing the diversity of our board, ensuring we remain in lockstep with new and diverse thought leadership so that we can deliver on our vision in an increasingly complex world. We welcome Cora with her vast experience having served on various boards and in investment management. We look forward to the fresh insights and perspectives she will no doubt bring,” says Redefine chairperson, Sipho M Pityana.
Cora, BCom, BCompt (Hons) CA(SA), was chief executive of Sanlam Investment Holdings Institutional Business from 2014 to 2015 and managing director of Sanlam Investment Management (SIM) from 2012 to 2013. She also served as a member of the Sanlam Investments executive committee and on the board of directors of Sanlam Investment Holdings Proprietary Limited and various other subsidiaries within the Sanlam Group.
She currently serves on the boards of Capitec Bank Limited, Spur Corporation Limited and Tiger Brands Limited. Cora is also an independent trustee on the Allan Gray Retirement Funds and member of the National Empowerment Fund investment committee and the 27Four Black Business Growth Fund investment committee.
During her tenure, Cora was instrumental in expanding Sanlam Investment Holding’s presence and market share in the institutional and corporate sectors. Before joining SIM, Cora was chief executive officer of Sanlam Private Equity from 2006 to 2009.
“We wish her well as she begins a new chapter with Redefine,” concludes Pityana.
