Our Directors
Chairman
Jan van Niekerk
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Jan has almost 20 years’ experience as an investor and businessman. He previously served as the chief investment officer of Citadel, a South African private client wealth manager with a broad international reach, after which he became CEO of Peregrine Holdings, a JSE-listed financial services firm. Jan joined RECM Group in 2013 as an analyst, shareholder and CEO.
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Executive Director
Greg Olbe
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Greg completed a BCom degree in Law and Business Management in 1997 and a BSc degree in Statistics and Computer Science in 2001. He went on to complete a Higher Certificate in Financial Markets and Instruments at the Academy of Financial Markets. In 2009, Greg received his Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification. He has also completed his advanced CFP® course in Portfolio Planning and Management.
Greg joined Grant Thornton in 2006 to manage the Cape Town office, where he became a director in 2008. In 2012, a group of partners and staff from Grant Thornton Cape Town merged with Mazars Financial Services, so Greg became part of the Mazars team, which merged with WellsFaber in 2015.
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Director, Chief Financial & Operating Officer
Wright Theunissen
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Wright is responsible for the finance function within the group.
Wright completed his B Acc degree at the University of the Free State in 2006, and completed his B Com Accounting Honours whilst doing his articles. In February 2010 upon completion of his articles, Wright started his professional career and has been involved in Financial Management in a number of industries such as property development, retail, advertising, digital advertising and financial services.
Wright’s first love is his beautiful wife and two daughters. Spending time with his family is always his greatest joy, whether it’s exploring Africa’s most breathtaking camping spots, going off-grid for a true adventure, or enjoying a cozy family-style getaway. For some alone time, he clears his head with a good gym session. Weekends are all about adventure – embracing the outdoors, discovering hidden gems, and making unforgettable memories with his loved ones.