We see beyond the numbers by investing in the value of real relationships.

At Fairtree, it’s personal

We believe in the power of real relationships, seeing beyond the numbers to invest in what truly matters – people. At Fairtree, it’s personal. Our clients aren’t just figures on a spreadsheet; but partners in a shared journey. Every decision we make is guided by our core values, ensuring we drive financial outcomes and nurture relationships, dreams, and aspirations.

Our approach goes beyond financial markets. We are committed to building trust, fostering understanding, and cultivating lasting partnerships. With an accessible and approachable team, we offer support and guidance at every stage.

We are deeply grateful for everyone’s involvement and for being a vital part of our journey to cultivate meaningful relationships. Your contribution is invaluable, and together, we are not just creating financial success but fostering partnerships that stand the test of time, leaving a lasting impact across generations.

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Chantelle Baptiste

Equity Portfolio Manager & Head of SA Equity Research

Nico Van Heerden

Business Development Manager – North

Willem Saayman

Institutional Client Executive

Anne-Marie Gous

Retail & DFM Partnerships BDM - South

Herman Sandrock

Group Head: Distribution

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Chantelle Baptiste

Head Of SA Equity Research & Equity Portfolio Manager

Chantelle joined Fairtree in 2017 and is currently the Head of SA Equity Research as well as co-portfolio manager for the Select Mandate and the Fairtree Blended Equity Fund. She started her career in 2006 when she joined Deloitte and completed her articles. She then joined Barclays Africa and worked in the Finance team, and then moved to the Equity Research team where she was a sell-side analyst covering South African Banks and General Financials. In 2016, she was rated #2 by the Financial Mail Ranking the analyst in General Financials and #6 in SA banks. Chantelle holds a Bachelor of Accounting Honours degree in Management Accounting from the University of Stellenbosch and is a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

Nico Van Heerden

Business Development Manager – North

Nico joined Fairtree in July 2024 as a Business Development Manager. Prior to joining Fairtree, he served as a Business Development Manager at Laurium Capital, a Specialist Investment Consultant at Momentum Investments, and a Business Consultant at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings. Nico holds a Postgraduate diploma in Financial Planning from the University of the Free State and a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Strategic Management from Varsity College.

Willem Saayman

Institutional Client Executive

Willem joined Fairtree in March 2024 as the Institutional Client Executive. He has over two decades of experience and has previously worked at Sanlam Investments, Stanlib Asset Management, and Absa Wealth. Willem holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Investment Management from the University of South Africa, a Postgraduate diploma in Financial Planning from the University of the Free State and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Henley Business School.

Anne- Marie Gous

Retail & DFM Partnerships BDM - South

Anne-Marie joined Fairtree in 2016 and is currently a business development consultant. She started her career in 2003 at Sanlam and later joined Glacier by Sanlam as a business development manager. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from IMM Graduate School and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Stellenbosch.

Herman Sandrock

Group Head: Distribution

Herman joined Fairtree in 2015 and is currently the head of Distribution. He started his career as a pension and investment consultant before moving to Sanlam Life’s Specialist Solutions team. In 2005, Herman moved to the UK to develop a product strategy for the newly acquired Sanlam business in the UK. He held various executive roles, including head of Sales and Marketing and executive director of Sanlam Private Wealth. Herman returned to SA at the end of 2013 and joined Sanlam Glacier to explore several strategic initiatives, including reviewing Glacier International’s administration strategy and the impact of SA’s retirement reform. Herman holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Mathematics from the University of Stellenbosch and is a qualified actuary.

Ryan Jamieson

Ryan Jamieson

Head: Retail Sales (North & KZN)​

Ryan joined Fairtree in 2016 and is the head of Retail Sales. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Momentum in 1998, where he held various roles, such as investment marketing, sales and distribution, over 15 years. In addition, he led the national team of Investment Specialists at Momentum and served on Group Investment Committees. Ryan then joined Investec, where he continued to be involved in the sales, marketing and distribution of the Investec fund range. He returned to Momentum as head of Wealth Management, where he was responsible for the full integration of the investment philosophy, house views, fund solutions and wealth management proposition. 

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