Ruth Benjamin-Swales
Chief Executive Officer at Asisa Foundation
Network origin in Ruth Benjamin-Swales first degree
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University of Cape Town
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 103 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ruth Benjamin-Swales via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGLO AMERICAN PLC | Other Metals/Minerals | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SANATANA RESOURCES INC. | Precious Metals | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Private Equity Investor | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| STANDARD BANK GROUP LIMITED | Regional Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SASOL LIMITED | Chemicals: Major Diversified | Chairman Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MASSMART HOLDINGS LIMITED | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| A2B AUSTRALIA | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Boston University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Yahoo! Australia & NZ (Holdings) Pty Ltd.
 Yahoo! Australia & NZ (Holdings) Pty Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Yahoo, Inc., Yahoo! The company is based in Sydney, Australia. Australia & NZ (Holdings) Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that provides news, email, and search services. The company offers a wide range of content including entertainment, celebrities, royals, lifestyle, fashion, health, food, recipes, horoscopes, and travel. Yahoo! Australia & NZ (Holdings) Pty Ltd. was acquired by Yahoo Holdings, Inc. from Seven West Media Ltd. on April 10, 2019 for $16 million. | Internet Software/Services | Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Brait Private Equity Funds Management Ltd.
 Brait Private Equity Funds Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Brait Private Equity Funds Management Ltd (Brait Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 1992. The firm is headquartered in Illovo, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TECHNOLOGY ONE LIMITED | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
Old Mutual Group Holdings (SA) Pty Ltd.
 Old Mutual Group Holdings (SA) Pty Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Old Mutual Group Holdings (SA) Pty Ltd. provides life assurance, asset management, and banking services. It offers life, disability, and health insurance, retirement savings, and investment products to individuals and groups. The company is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of London | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Development Bank of Southern Africa Ltd.
 Development Bank of Southern Africa Ltd. General GovernmentGovernment Development Bank of Southern Africa Ltd. operates as a development finance institution. It offers finance services that include grants, lending, investing, underwriting guarantees and arrangement of finance. The firm also offers training, development and expertise, agency service, development information and technical assistance services. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | General Government | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| University of the Witwatersrand | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of South Africa | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Ben-Gurion University of the Negev | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| University of Stellenbosch | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Creo Capital Partners Management LLC
 Creo Capital Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Creo Capital Partners Management LLC (CREO Capital Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of CREO Group of Cos. founded in 2005 by Gregory Mark Bortz and Rob Holland. The firm is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Director of Finance/CFO Founder | |
Arthur Andersen & Associates
 Arthur Andersen & Associates Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Arthur Andersen & Associates is a South African company. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
 Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Australian Institute of Co. Directors is a non-profit organization that provides leadership on director issues. It offers governance education, director development, and advocacy. The organization was founded in January 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
 The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants operates as an institute of chartered accountants. The private company is based in Bruma Lake, South Africa. Sithembiso Nomvalo has been the CEO of the South African company since 2019. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada
 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada operates as a mineral exploration and development association. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Geological Society of South Africa | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Inspired Evolution Investment Management (Pty) Ltd.
 Inspired Evolution Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Inspired Evolution Investment Management (Pty) Ltd (Inspired Evolution) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Christopher Clarke. The firm is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Director/Board Member | |
Psitek Pty Ltd.
 Psitek Pty Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Psitek Pty Ltd. develops solutions using cellular and wireless technologies to provide access to voice and data services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. | Specialty Telecommunications | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
South African Property Owners Association
 South African Property Owners Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The South African Property Owners Association, also known as SAPOA, is a member-driven organization established in 1966. The private company is based in Sandton, South Africa. SAPOA is the official voice of the commercial and industrial real estate sector in South Africa, representing an estimated 90%% of the industry. The CEO of the South African company is Neil Gopal. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Gemini Consulting, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
MassDiscounters (Pty) Ltd.
 MassDiscounters (Pty) Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade MassDiscounters (Pty) Ltd.invests in a portfolio of differentiated, complementary which focuses wholesale and retail formats. The firm distributes consumer goods and retails general merchandise, liquor and home improvement equipment and supplies, and the leading wholesaler of basic foods. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member President | |
BNP Paribas Cadiz Securities (Pty) Ltd.
 BNP Paribas Cadiz Securities (Pty) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance BNP Paribas Cadiz Securities (Pty) Ltd. is a brokerage firm that provides brokerage services. The joint venture company is based in Newlands, South Africa. The South African company was founded in 2011. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director of Research - Equity | |
Retail Capital
 Retail Capital Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Retail Capital is an SME funder that offers asset finance and small business funding in South Africa. Retail Capital is based in Cape Town, South Africa. The South African company has a blog that caters to SME funding questions and insights, and they provide industry-specific business finance solutions. Retail Capital has some of the best business funding solutions in South Africa, and they offer tailor-made funding for unique businesses. The company has also developed an AI language model called Chatsme, which is designed for small business owners in South Africa. The company was founded in 2011 by Karl Westvig, who has been the CEO since then. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member | |
Opteon Property Group Pty Ltd.
 Opteon Property Group Pty Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Opteon Property Group Pty Ltd. provides property management solutions. It offers commercial, residential, agribusiness, plant and equipment, government, advisory, tax depreciation, and quantity surveying services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Docklands, Australia. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member | |
| PUREPROFILE LTD | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| STOR-AGE PROPERTY REIT LIMITED | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SPEAR REIT LIMITED | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Founder Founder Director/Board Member | |
| PREMIER FISHING & BRANDS LIMITED | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
 Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand is an association for chartered accountants that provides accounting services. The non-profit company is based in Auckland, New Zealand. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AFTERPAY HOLDINGS LTD | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
| AFTERPAY | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
| IXUP LIMITED | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Opteon Group Holdings Ltd.
 Opteon Group Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Opteon Group Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding Australian company. The company is based in Docklands, Australia and has subsidiaries in Australia and the United States. The CEO of the company is Chris Knight. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
| BID CORPORATION LIMITED | Restaurants | Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| South Africa | 24 |
| Australia | 13 |
| United States | 8 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Canada | 3 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 14 |
| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Commercial Services | 9 |
| Technology Services | 6 |
| Non-Energy Minerals | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 385 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 169 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 101 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 88 |
| Chairman | 88 |
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| Andrew Seaton Birrell | 43 |
| Gadi Levin | 31 |
| Clifford Rosenberg | 27 |
| Stephen Woodhead | 24 |
| Abubaker Varachhia | 23 |
| Patrick Burton | 23 |
| Simon Pimstone | 22 |
| Mandla Gantsho | 20 |
| Ian Murray | 20 |
| Mamphela Aletta Ramphele | 20 |
| Magda Wierzycka | 19 |
| David Marock | 18 |
| Bruce Walter | 17 |
| Owen Ryan | 17 |
| Stephen Westwell | 17 |
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