Our Team

The directors have overall responsibility for the Company’s affairs, including monitoring the performance of the manager and ensuring that the VCC status of the Company is maintained.

The Kalon team has over 200 years combined experience in investing and managing listed and unlisted investments, having nurtured a variety of companies to realize their potential.

ROMEO KUMALO
NON EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

(DIP.BUS, MAP, MTS, M.COM, AMP)

Romeo was the former CEO of Vodacom / Vodafone of International Business. He is currently CEO and Co-Founder of LLH Capital. Romeo has over 20 years of experience in the Information Communication and Telecoms industries.

CLIVE BUTKOW
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

(B.SC COMP. SCIENCE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS)

Clive is the Former COO of Accenture South Africa. He formed Kalon Venture Partners, with the purpose of focusing on investing in digital disruptive technologies.

ARNOLD BASSERABIE
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

(B.SC (MATHS; MATH STATS), CFP, ASA)

Arnold is the Former Group Chief Executive of Fedsure Financial Services Group. Arnold currently consults for numerous businesses, focusing on strategy and business development.

EDWIN OBLOWITZ
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

B.COM (HONS), CA (SA), CPA (ISRAEL)

Eddy is the Principal at Contineo Financial Services and serves as an adviser to high net worth SA and international families. Eddy is a Non-Exec Director of several listed & non-listed companies. Eddy was a Senior Partner at Arthur Andersen.

LERON VARSHA
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

(B.COM BUS & ECONOMICS, MSC INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MCSE)

Leron founded and ran a multitude of companies in the fast-moving consumer goods space and founded several technology companies. Leron has 20 years of experience as a technology specialist.

FATIMA HABIB
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

(MCOM ECONOMICS, BCOM (HON) APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY, B.SC SOCIAL SCIENCES)

Fatima previously served on the Board of SEDA and was the former GM of ABSA Private Bank. Fatima has over 20 years of experience within all areas of business - HR, Finance, IT, Operations and Strategy.

Nicholas Liebmann
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

(B.COM FINANCE)

Nic is currently the co-founder and joint- CEO of Caleo Capital. His expertise span private equity, wealth management, financial advisory, property and venture capital.

Gil Oved
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

(B.COM ECONOMICS & MARKETING (CUM LAUDE) CFA)

Gil is a well known South African entrepreneur having founded the Creative Counsel. Gil featured on Shark Tank South Africa. Gil was previously voted EY Southern Africa World Entrepreneur.