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Leslie W. Maasdorp
Founder at
Yard Capital Pty Ltd.
Profile
Leslie W.
Maasdorp was the founder of Batho Bonke Capital Pty Ltd. (2004, Director) and Yard Capital Pty Ltd. (2005, Non-Executive Chairman).
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer at BII Group Ltd. (2024), Director at Fujitsu Services SA, Director at Robor Pty Ltd., and Vice President at Business Leadership South Africa.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Director at ADvTECH Ltd. (2009-2015), Chairman at Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, Vice Chairman at Absa Capital (Pty) Ltd. (2006-2010), Independent Non-Executive Director at Telkom SA SOC Ltd. (2012-2014), Director at Johnnic Holdings Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd. (2014-2016), Independent Non-Executive Director at Cell C (Pty) Ltd., Director at Soros Economic Development Fund, Director at Prescient Holdings (Pty) Ltd., Director at Brand South Africa, Principal at Absa Group Ltd., and Regional Secretary at Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers Union (1987-1990).
Education includes a graduate degree from the School of Oriental & African Studies and an undergraduate degree from the University of the Western Cape.
Leslie W. Maasdorp active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Fujitsu Services SA
 Fujitsu Services SA Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Delivers information technology infrastructure management and outsourcing services | Director/Board Member | - |
Yard Capital Pty Ltd.
 Yard Capital Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Founder | 31/12/2004 |
Business Leadership South Africa
 Business Leadership South Africa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as business association | Corporate Officer/Principal | 08/03/2011 |
Robor Pty Ltd.
 Robor Pty Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures and supplies welded tubes and pipes | Director/Board Member | - |
BII Group Ltd.
 BII Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance BII Group invests in small and medium companies located in Africa, Asia, Indo-Pacific and Caribbean. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early and buyout stage transactions in the form of debt and equity with an investment size of GBP 10-250 million. The firm acquires minority interest and makes follow-on investments. It also invests in funds. | Chief Executive Officer | 07/10/2024 |
Former positions of Leslie W. Maasdorp
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HOSKEN CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 30/03/2016 |
| ADVTECH LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 22/03/2015 |
| TELKOM SA SOC LTD | Director/Board Member | 26/08/2014 |
Absa Capital (Pty) Ltd.
 Absa Capital (Pty) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Engages in investing | Director/Board Member | 07/10/2010 |
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Education of Leslie W. Maasdorp
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
71
1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
Absa Group Ltd.
 Absa Group Ltd. Major BanksFinance Operates banks and provides investment management and financial services | Finance |
Telkom SA SOC Ltd.
 Telkom SA SOC Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications services | Communications |
Johnnic Holdings Ltd.
 Johnnic Holdings Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates an investment holding company with interests in the casino and gaming industries | Consumer Services |
Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd.
 Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Operates as an investment holding company with interests in operating gaming, media & broadcasting, coal mining, transport and property activities | Consumer Services |
ADvTECH Ltd.
 ADvTECH Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates schools that provides primary and secondary education services | Commercial Services |
BII Group Ltd.
BII Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance BII Group invests in small and medium companies located in Africa, Asia, Indo-Pacific and Caribbean. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early and buyout stage transactions in the form of debt and equity with an investment size of GBP 10-250 million. The firm acquires minority interest and makes follow-on investments. It also invests in funds. | Finance |
School of Oriental & African Studies
 School of Oriental & African Studies Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Batho Bonke Capital Pty Ltd.
 Batho Bonke Capital Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a black economic empowerment consortium | Finance |
Fujitsu Services SA
Fujitsu Services SA Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Delivers information technology infrastructure management and outsourcing services | Technology Services |
Yard Capital Pty Ltd.
Yard Capital Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Cell C (Pty) Ltd.
 Cell C (Pty) Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides voice, data and SIM card services | Communications |
Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority
 Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority National AgencyGovernment State-owned entity mandated by the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry to implement and fund raw bulk water infrastructure to supply areas with limited water resources. | Government |
Robor Pty Ltd.
Robor Pty Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures and supplies welded tubes and pipes | Non-Energy Minerals |
Business Leadership South Africa
Business Leadership South Africa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as business association | Commercial Services |
Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers Union
 Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers Union Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a labor union | Commercial Services |
Soros Economic Development Fund
 Soros Economic Development Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a non-profit charity company that provides grant making services | Miscellaneous |
Prescient Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
 Prescient Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment management, stockbroking and investment services | Finance |
Brand South Africa
 Brand South Africa Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing services | Commercial Services |
Absa Capital (Pty) Ltd.
Absa Capital (Pty) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Engages in investing | Finance |
University of the Western Cape
 University of the Western Cape Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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