Johan Du Preez

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CEO | SAAD Investment Holdings

Bio:

Johan Du Preez began his career in the USA (California, 1991) where he specialised in the turnaround of large retail “drug” stores (for American Drug Stores, a retail group that owned more than 700 stores). He then moved on to managed healthcare (medical insurance and risk management) and was part of a core team that created a national claims processor (RxAmerica) allowing pharmacies to submit their claims to medical insurers online and in real-time (via a satellite link).

Upon his return to South Africa he was instrumental in the turnaround of Sanlam Health (health insurance, CEO 1999 – 2001), led Glacier by Sanlam (retail investments, CEO 2002 – 2004) and headed the start-up of the financing company Quince Capital (CEO 2006 – 2009).

He recently acted as the CEO of the then JSE listed pharmaceutical company Cipla Medpro South Africa (August 2012 to June 2013) and during this time concluded a R4.5bn transaction with Cipla India that saw the delisting of Cipla Medpro. During his involvement with the Sanlam group he served on the Executive committees of Sanlam Life and Sanlam Investment Management.

Johan obtained the degree M. Pharm in 1989 (University of Pretoria) and holds an MBA from National University in San Diego, California (1996).

 

CONTRIBUTIONS TO FAITH DRIVEN INVESTOR

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Episode 105 - Investing in Partnerships with Johan du Preez
Episode 105 - Investing in Partnerships with Johan du Preez

Johan du Preez says,“Capital always has an agenda. Whether by design or default, explicit or subtle, positive or negative, the application of capital facilitates and drives a bigger agenda.” Find out how this philosophy guides him to invest in partnerships that benefit the Kingdom, not just the marketplace.

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U-Turn retail stores as an example of an impact-focused social enterprise
U-Turn retail stores as an example of an impact-focused social enterprise

Our observation in the Christian investment ecosystem is that there is a high presence of social impact opportunities in Third World countries but, at the same time, a lack of capital.

A Solution for the Lack of Collective Christian Capital (CCC)
A Solution for the Lack of Collective Christian Capital (CCC)

Capital always has an agenda. Whether by design or default, explicit or subtle, positive or negative, the application of capital facilitates and drives a bigger agenda.

Display An Alternative Way Until They Ask You About It
Display An Alternative Way Until They Ask You About It

A calling to represent the Kingdom in the business world carries with it some of the best fringe benefits (when compared to other callings), but it also brings significant responsibility.

Balancing Financial Returns and Impact in Private Equity Investments
Balancing Financial Returns and Impact in Private Equity Investments

Investments reward shareholders by increasing value (increased share price) and/or generating income (dividends). In short, we can refer to these as the economic benefits of ownership/financial returns from investments. A shareholder may be primarily interested in one or the other (value or income), or may want a healthy balance.

 
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