Henry Munzara, BA (Hons) Economics – Portfolio Manager
Prior to moving to South Africa in 1999, Henry worked in Zimbabwe for Bard Asset Management doing equity analysis in the Financial and Industrial sectors. In June 1999, he joined Investec Securities as an industrial analyst, covering the Diversified Industrial sector. In January 2003, Henry joined Old Mutual Asset Managers as industrial analyst, with primary responsibility for the analysis of Luxury, Tobacco and Diversified Industrial sectors. A secondary role was portfolio construction for industrial funds. In January 2007, he joined STANLIB has Head of Absolute Return Strategy Funds.
Eben Mare, PhD (Applied Mathematics) - Portfolio Manager
Eben’s 25 years industry experience includes positions as Head of Quantitative Analysis at First Derivatives, starting equity derivative trading at Genbel Investments (which became Gensec), General Manager for derivative trading at Nedcor Investment Bank and Head of Market Risk at Absa Capital. He was also MD of JSE member firm Syfrets Securities Ltd. Within the franchise, Eben focuses on the defensive asset classes and protective strategies and derivatives. He believes in a disciplined approach to investments with an in-depth understanding of risk vs. reward.
Eben holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. He holds a position as Associate Professor in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Pretoria.
Lebohang Pule, B.Econ.Sci (Mathematical Statistics, Actuarial Science), BSc Hon (Actuarial Science) - Analyst
After completing his studies in Actuarial Science, Lebohang joined Stanlib as a quantitative analyst. Lebohang’s focus within the franchise is on quantitative analysis and derivative strategies across the asset classes. This involves the continual interrogation of the Absolute Return process, portfolio optimization models and the trading and risk management of derivative instruments.