Claudio considers himself a part-time golfer and comedian and a full-time business enthusiast. The unofficial master of dad jokes, he enjoys sharing laughs and beers with friends, watching series and football, and cooking up Portuguese dishes with his family.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2019
• Completed articles with BDO
• More than 18 months’ experience as a private equity analyst with RisCura

When she isn’t nerding away on her laptop, Dunya can be found galloping around the mountains or lounging on the beach. She has a passion for sun and fresh air, loves to wine and dine and has an insatiable appetite for travel and exploring. She’s pretty good in Excel, too.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2010
• 6+ years’ experience in the financial services industry at Nimble Group
• Joined BOOST&Co in March 2017

Jocelyn’s favourite pastimes involve being active – preferably outdoors, and even more preferably if they’re rewarded with beers after. She also loves eating out or braaiing with friends or family. Voted most likely to run up and pet strangers’ dogs. Currently obsessed with reading Harry Potter.

• Articles at Deloitte Johannesburg
• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2018
• 18 months’ experience in consultancy in the US

Kerry lived in the Cayman Islands for five years and has travelled all over North, Central and South America. She can often be found hiking on mountains, practising yoga or spending time with friends and family. She loves dogs and can’t wait to have a fur-baby of her own.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2013
• Previously worked as an audit senior manager at PwC Cayman
• More than five years’ experience in the financial services industry

New to Cape Town, Kayleigh spends her free time exploring the city, as well as performing professionally as a singer-songwriter in local bars and restaurants. Besides her passion for music, she enjoys cooking and playing underwater hockey.

• BCom (Hons), Information Systems, Rhodes University
• Previously worked at Hubble Studios
• Joined BOOST&Co in June 2019

Heather is a very busy amateur violinist. She plays for a number of non-professional orchestras and opera groups in London. She left HR briefly some years ago to work with an art dealer, but returned a year later having failed to sell anything!

• MSc (Occupational Psychology)
• 17 years’ experience in HR, including nine years with McKinsey & Company
• Provides fully bespoke people-processes to SMEs, especially partnerships

Lottie loves adventure, whether it’s kayaking in Vietnam, hiking up volcanoes in Guatemala or whizzing down the ski slopes in France. She plays hockey for Brooklands HC and fills the rest of her time by cooking spicy food and continuing her quest to find the perfect G&T.

• Degree in English Language and Literature, University of Leicester
• Two years’ experience of B2B marketing within the Bouygues Group
• Joined BOOST&Co in February 2019

Sydne loves outdoor activities. She has a keen appetite for travelling and exploring the great unknown, and is happiest when riding a horse through beautiful landscapes. When the sun shines, you can find her on one of Cape Town’s many hiking trails.

• Three years’ experience as a PA
• Previously worked for two years in the film industry
• Joined BOOST&Co in June 2017

When not trying to keep up with two very active children, Adam can be found in the gym, playing football or relaxing on the golf course. Motorsport is his favourite hobby, but he also has a passion for rock music and has recently taken up learning to play the guitar.

• 14 years’ experience of financing SMEs and corporates
• Studying for a Bachelor’s degree in business management and accounting
• Previously worked for OakNorth, Metro Bank and Barclays

Samantha loves having an adventure, whether it’s riding her bike or running through the mountains: there’s always a slightly extreme, somewhat unrealistic, “type 2 fun” plan up her sleeve. A (part-time vegan) foodie at heart, she also loves to wine and dine and to explore Cape Town’s hidden gems.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2019
• Completed articles at PwC
• Joined BOOST&Co in April 2021

Claire loves running and hiking with family and friends, preferably in God’s Own Country and the land of her birth, Yorkshire. She’s a culture buff, always with a book or three on the go, and a big fan of live entertainment, whether that’s theatre, music or comedy.

• LLB (Hons) Law with French, University of Birmingham
• Practising solicitor since 1994, specialising in litigation, finance and insolvency
• Previously worked at Barlow Lyde & Gilbert, DAC and PDT Solicitors

Wynand has always had a keen interest in private investments, but during the weekends, he spends his time exploring Cape Town and the surrounding areas on his mountain bike. Wynand enjoys all sports, especially playing golf, and loves to braai and have a cold one with friends and family.

• CFA Charterholder (2019)
• Previously worked at TBI Investment Managers
• Six years’ experience in listed and private equity

Faith enjoys doing fun runs at the weekends, as well as trying out new recipes and photographing all the food she cooks and bakes! She moved to Cape Town from Zimbabwe in 2015, and helping those less fortunate than her is also an important part of Faith’s life.

• Began her career in the financial services industry
• More than five years’ experience in finance
• Most recently worked for tech start-ups for three years

Ollie is an enthusiastic cyclist and proud Weekend Warrior. When not traversing the local trails, he will be maintaining his Formula One fantasy team, indulging in a croissant or recharging the batteries with friends and family around a braai.

• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), statistics and finance
• Three years’ experience in private equity and corporate finance
• Previously worked at OceanRock Consulting

Jason is an enthusiastic musician who enjoys the outdoors. When he breaks away from Excel, you can find him playing the piano and drums or attending music events. Quieter activities include escaping into the mountains and scuba diving.

• Completed CA articles at EY Cape Town in 2019
• Four years’ experience in financial services
• Joined BOOST&Co in October 2020

A full-time accountant and part-time socialite and fashionista, Celeste starts every day with a gym or yoga session. She enjoys spending time with friends, and loves beaches, sunshine, mountains and vineyards, whether in Cape Town or one of the many countries on her bucket list.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2015
• Completed articles at Deloitte
• Two years’ experience in group finance within the retail sector at Clicks Group Limited

Maddie loves being outdoors and staying active, whether that’s long walks in the countryside, cycling in search of great food or zenning out with a spot of yoga. She likes baking when the occasion presents itself, as well as spending time cultivating (forgetting to water) her many houseplants.

• First-class BSc, business management, University of Birmingham
• Previously worked in the travel industry
• Joined BOOST&Co in April 2021

Adam is a keen Arsenal supporter and enjoys watching football, as well as road running and riding motorcycles. He loves spending time with his friends and family, and has two young children who keep him very active (and busy).

• ACMA qualified
• 20 years’ experience in financial services, focusing on SME and mid-corporate businesses
• Previously worked for PwC, BDO, RSM and, most recently, NatWest

Olivia has travelled all over the globe, enjoying activities such as cookery classes and skydiving along the way. She has since found her way back to the hustle and bustle of Manchester, where she loves nothing more than spending her weekends with family and friends.

• More than three years’ experience in HR and recruitment
• Previously worked for Robert Walters and Visionstream
• Joined BOOST&Co in September 2018

Matthew is a numbers man, but away from figures, he enjoys playing and watching sport, mainly football and rugby. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, and no week would be complete without a traditional South African braai.

• Professional Accountant (SA) since 2015
• More than five years’ experience in accounting and business management
• Joined BOOST&Co in June 2017

Carl is a keen amateur cook and loves to share the results with friends and family. When he isn’t attempting to perfect pizza in his outdoor oven, he is stacking Lego towers with his young son. His other passions include travel, music festivals and walks in the countryside.

• LLB (Hons) Law with French, University of Sheffield
• Has worked in client-facing roles in financial services since 2012
• Previously worked at LendInvest, KAS Bank NV and Barclays

When Richard isn’t buried in spreadsheets, he is (was!) a keen sportsman who loves playing and watching most sports. However, his spare time is now typically spent with his young and very active twin boys. To relax, he enjoys a drink and socialising with friends and family.

• ACA since 2009, with 13 years’ experience in financial services
• Previously worked for KPMG, FTI Consulting and Sandton Capital Partners
• Joined BOOST&Co in February 2020

When Eli’s hands are free of pens or a Wacom tablet, she is passionate about fantasy novels, animation (especially Studio Ghibli) and RPG games. One of the items on her bucket list is to become an explorer travelling the globe – maybe even Mars. See her work on Instagram here.

• MA (Communication Design), Central Saint Martins
• Eight years’ experience in design and illustration
• Previously worked for Midan City Development Corporation

Edd is naturally captivated by all things accounting, but he also is a keen sportsman, playing cricket and football in his spare time. Parenthood keeps him very busy, but whenever he gets a free moment, he also enjoys reading and travel.

• ACA since 2008
• More than 15 years’ experience in financial services
• Previously worked for DN Capital, Grainmarket Asset Management and Xchanging

Charlene loves spending time with her family, and enjoys researching psychology, thanks to her fascination with human behaviour. She recently began to experiment with woodwork and also loves to try new recipes in the kitchen, even if they aren’t always a success…

• More than 10 years in the credit control and accounts receivable field
• Previously worked for MTN and Philip Morris International
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (cum laude), Regenesys Business School

Ria plays in the critically acclaimed Kensington Symphony Orchestra and can normally be found practising the violin or evangelising about Denmark’s greatest composer, Carl Nielsen. She’s also a politics geek, a sports fiend and a lifelong supporter of Burnley FC.

• First-class BA (Hons), English Language and Literature, University of Oxford
• 14 years’ experience in journalism, on consumer, B2B and specialist publications
• Previously worked for The Art Newspaper, Charlton Athletic FC and The Bookseller

When Ibrahim isn’t buried in textbooks, you can find him at the office completing daily reconciliations. At the weekend, he loves lazing on the beach in the Cape Town sun. He’s also interested in mechanics and spends quite a bit of time under the hood of his car.

• Two years’ experience in banking, with Nedbank and Bidvest Bank
• One year’s experience in accounting, with H. Tarley and Company
• Currently studying for a BCom in Financial Accounting

Andrew, a born and bred Capetonian, has a passion for the outdoors as well as tennis, football and watersports. At the weekend, you can find him spending time with family and friends, working on his classic motorcycle or crafting a fine beer in his home brewery.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2017
• More than four years’ experience in financial services (private equity and structured lending)
• Previously worked as a manager in financial services at PwC

Martin is a keen traveller who has visited more than 55 countries. When not exploring far-flung lands, he can be found in the great outdoors, hiking or sailing. Less energetic activities at home include baking sourdough bread, growing veg in the garden and planning his next adventure.

• Nine years of experience in originating and structuring UK corporate debt
• Studying for an MBA at Henley Business School
• Previously worked for Lloyds, RBS and the Royal Air Force

Dom, a born and bred Capetonian, describes herself as a “beach bum” who loves to be outside playing in nature and spends all her spare time surfing. She also enjoys photography and can strum a chord or two on the guitar.

• Previously worked overseas as a stewardess on super-yachts and as an au pair/PA
• Volunteer co-ordinator at Gap Year South Africa
• Joined BOOST&Co in July 2019

William is a water baby who started off barefoot skiing in the Free State dams and upgraded to kitesurfing in Cape Town, which has been his obsession for the past four years. When the wind isn’t blowing, you’ll find him reading a book or having a cold one with his friends and family.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2018
• Three years’ experience as an audit senior for PwC
• Two years’ experience as a private equity analyst for RisCura

Kim is a social butterfly and loves spending time with her friends. She enjoys exploring new places, and when she isn’t on a beach or on the slopes, she can be found horse-riding in the countryside or walking her dog Purdy (a rottweiler who thinks she’s a chihuahua).

• Nine years’ experience in UK SME venture capital and private equity
• Previously worked for Puma Investment Management and Aberdeen Asset Management
• Joined BOOST&Co in March 2018

Originally from Durban but now based in Cape Town, Ntando enjoys going to the beach, as well as hiking and working out when he can. He loves watching sports – particularly football, as he is a keen Arsenal supporter – and he is passionate about cars.

• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in human resources management (2017)
• Three years’ experience in HR and employee relations
• Previously worked for the Jupiter Group

Exiled Mancunian Faye has made her home in Cambridge, achieving some key local milestones – a Cambridge Folk Festival regular, she bought her first cargo bike in 2019 – but Manchester is never far away, with Saturdays often spent teaching her two boys the Smiths and Stone Roses’ back catalogues.

• 17 years’ experience in financial services
• SME lending expert (working capital, growth finance, people leadership and strategy)
• Experience of working with businesses at every stage of their life-cycle

Bryony’s greatest loves are people, culture and new experiences. Recent travels led her to New York and Central and South America, where she learned everything from Spanish to scuba diving. Outside work, you’ll find her enjoying brunch, the sunshine and any music concert that happens to be on.

• Qualifications from the University of Johannesburg and Stellenbosch University
• Completed CA articles at Deloitte Johannesburg in 2018
• Joined BOOST&Co in October 2019

Chris loves living and working in the beautiful south west. When not running around after his four daughters, he will have a go at most sports and outdoor activities – mainly to justify a busy social life. He is also an enthusiastic, if destructive, handyman.

• MBA qualified
• Previously spent 17 years in commercial and corporate banking
• Previously spent 18 years as an army officer, deployed around the world

Teboho is a born-and-bred Joburg girl who loves learning about people and getting lost in new places. She is an amateur boxer and professional adventurer, and her perfect day involves sunshine, fresh air, lots of laughs and pizza (always pizza).

• Qualifications from Stellenbosch University
• Studying for CIMA accreditation
• Previously worked in the environmental industry, on the petrochemicals side

A keen pilot and sailor, Lance holds a private pilot licence from South Africa, a float-plane licence from Canada and a soaring licence from New Zealand. He is currently working on his helicopter licence… location to be confirmed!

• 12 years’ experience in private debt
• Previously worked for McKinsey & Company, ETV Capital and Atego
• Founded BOOST&Co in 2011

Jan is a distinguished sportsman, having captained Hong Kong Football Club’s Mighty Select team. He played rugby until two years ago and is now getting back into tennis. Jan hikes at least once a month and tries to camp just as frequently, too.

• CFA Charterholder (2013)
• Experience working for a hedge fund and for Morningstar in Hong Kong
• Previously contributed investment content to online service Seeking Alpha

Simba has a keen interest in entrepreneurship, but in his leisure time, he loves watching football; he also plays the sport, as an attacking midfielder. He has recently taken up hiking, preferring forests to mountains, and also enjoys completing puzzles at the weekends.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2018
• Two years’ experience in corporate finance with the “Big Four”
• Joined BOOST&Co in February 2021

An accountant with a sense of humour, Shalin will only start his day with the best macchiato or cortado. When not soaking up the sun on the cricket field, he is a keen foodie, often trying his hand at new recipes while sipping a well-balanced glass of red.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2013
• Eight years’ experience in financial services
• Previously worked as an equity analyst at RMB Morgan Stanley

Cassandra cannot possibly start her day without coffee. She loves animals and all the spectacular sights the world has to offer, and beautiful clothes, sunshine, ice cream and the ocean waves keep her happy. Her mantra is: “Healthy mind, body and soul.”

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2014
• Five years’ experience with Standard Bank Group and Woolworths Financial Services
• Joined BOOST&Co in June 2019

Sonia’s passions are reading and socialising. She has set up a new book club every time she has moved house – in Kent, Brisbane and now Cambridge. When she’s not looking after her two small children, Sonia enjoys yoga, cycling and the odd run when the sun is shining.

• ACA since 1999
• 15 years’ experience in private equity
• Previously worked for 3i plc and Foresight Ventures

Outside work, Nathan enjoys an active lifestyle. Whether it’s hiking, running or travelling, he’s in: just make sure there’s coffee involved as well. He appreciates a good sci-fi movie or series and is always up for a good conversation.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2015
• Completed articles at Deloitte Cape Town
• More than four years’ experience in private equity

Oliver loves cycling abroad, particularly in the Alps (with his wife), and has recently taken up trail running (not with his wife, who is too fast). Resident in Wilmslow, he enjoys outdoor activities in the nearby Peaks and also likes skiing, along with a spot of DIY.

• Member of ICAEW since 2004
• Wide-ranging experience of roles in accountancy, banking and private debt
• Previously worked for Deloitte, Barclays, Wells Fargo and Tosca Debt Capital

Outside the office, Francesca can normally be found outdoors, whether that be on one of her many road bike adventures or being green-fingered in the garden. She is a self-confessed foodie and loves nothing more than trying out new recipes for her friends and family to enjoy.

• BA (Graphic Design), Falmouth University
• Five years’ experience in graphic design and brand identity
• Joined BOOST&Co in March 2021

Joanna is a passionate classical musician and regularly performs in some of London’s best venues with the City of London Choir. She is also a keen walker and spends many weekends travelling around the UK, armed with her backpack and boots.

• Nine years’ experience in UK SME investment banking
• Previously worked in corporate broking at FinnCap
• Joined BOOST&Co in January 2017

Barry is an avid traveller and is keen to explore all areas of the globe. Besides spending time with his wife and young daughter, he is regularly out and about exploring food markets, doing outdoor sports and enjoying all the other benefits that a global city like London has to offer.

• BCom (Hons) Financial Management and Economics, University of Cape Town
• Has worked in client-facing origination roles in banking and financial services since 2008
• Previously worked at Shawbrook Bank, Schroders and Barclays

Outside the office, Vincent has a passion for music and the outdoors. If he isn’t hiking on the mountain trails around Cape Town, he will be enjoying the music and cultural scenes that the city has to offer.

• Four years’ experience in finance
• Previously worked for State Street Southern Africa
• Joined BOOST&Co in October 2018

Ryan loves heading into the Peak District with his family and friends for a long stroll, followed by a pub lunch. If he isn’t at the gym, out running or playing football, he’s kept on his toes by his two young daughters. That means more pub lunches are allowed, right?

• ACA since 2003
• More than 20 years’ experience in financial services
• Previously worked for BDO, PwC and Lloyds Banking Group

Edburg loves watching movies and reading, and enjoys taking walks along the beach with his wife and their two cocker spaniels. He enjoys good music and great conversations, and finds that a combination of both works the best, especially when accompanied by a glass of fine wine.

• Registered Chartered Accountant (SA)
• Corporate finance and transaction advisory experience
• Four years’ experience working with SMEs

Greg loves reviewing all things wine and has mastered the art of the cheese board. He is always keen on trying new coffee and recipes, as well as reading biographies. Greg listens to podcasts while doing chores, hits the gym early and loves to hunt down bargains. NFL and football are his favourite sports.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2017
• Completed CA articles with Deloitte
• Three years’ experience in corporate finance with Deloitte

Johan’s perfect day (usually a Saturday) kicks off with an early-morning body-surf and a hike in the local mountains, and ends next to a camp fire with friends and family. Having recently become a father, he has seen an increase in the frequency of perfect days.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2014
• Previously worked at Deloitte, EY and Outsourced CFO
• Joined BOOST&Co in November 2018

Away from the office, Seth enjoys most sports and loves to go running in the hills. His three young boys keep him busy (tired!) the rest of the time, and his idea of relaxation is a long pub lunch with family and friends.

• ACA qualified since 2006
• 14 years’ experience in financial services, in origination, execution and coverage roles
• Previously worked for PwC, Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank and Lloyds Banking Group

Matt is a keen sports fan and enjoys playing football, cricket, golf and anything else he can turn his hand to. He also loves spending time with family and friends, particularly eating and drinking and the occasional walk – even better if the destination is a country pub.

• 12 years’ experience in commercial and corporate lending
• Previously worked for RBS and Lloyds Bank across the Midlands and north of England
• Honours degree in economics from Nottingham Trent University

Daniel is a nature lover who worked for two years as a game ranger in the Sabi Sands (Kruger National Park). He has a passion for wildlife, photography and travel, and his trips include visiting the mountain gorillas in the rainforests of Uganda. He recently returned to Cape Town after five years in London.

• Chartered Accountant – CA(SA) 2013
• Completed articles with Deloitte
• Worked at the BBC in London for two years

Cea enjoys a good Netflix binge but can also be found mountain biking, waterskiing, trying out new recipes and socialising with friends. She is very fussy when it comes to braaibroodjies and always braais her own. Uber drivers rate her 4.6.

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2015
• Previously worked as an audit manager at Deloitte Cape Town
• More than six years’ experience in the financial services industry

Duval loves spending time with entrepreneurs, often interviewing them for the podcast he co-hosts. He likes reading (anything from Stoicism to anthropology) and you can also catch him going for a run, playing a round of golf or drinking coffee in a café with his wife, usually followed by a beer (or two).

• Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) 2016; Chartered Financial Analyst – CFA 2017
• Completed CA articles at KPMG in South Africa and the Netherlands
• Three years’ experience in investment banking and corporate finance