Bronwyn is the CEO and a founding member of Grit. She is a Chartered Accountant and has served on several property company boards. Under Bronwyn’s leadership, Grit has grown its portfolio from two assets valued at US$140m at listing to 33 income-producing assets and investments across eleven countries and seven asset classes, with an attributed value of $785.9 million as at 30 June 2023

Bronwyn spearheaded the optimisation of Grit’s capital structure, which culminated in a step-up to a Premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in 2021 and further played an instrumental role in securing a US$306 million refinancing agreement, which at the time was the largest sustainability linked real estate debt refinancing and syndication in Sub Saharan Africa – excluding SA –  setting a new benchmark for African real estate investment.

She further drove Grit’s recent asset recycling programme, achieving US$136 million in disposals at or close to book value and significantly reducing the Group’s number of associates.

Under her leadership, Grit further refined its strategy with the acquisition of African real estate developer, GREA, and its asset management company, as well as establishing fee-income generating channels and solutions through real estate services. 

Bronwyn was recognized as the 2019 EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Southern Africa) in the Exceptional Category, is a past winner of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Top CA(SA) under 35 Award, and has received many other recognitions such as API Top Africa Real Estate CEO in 2020 and 2023.

Gareth is a chartered accountant CA(SA) with experience in listed and SME multinationals with specific focus on operations in Africa, including Oil and Gas, Mining and the Aviation sector. He is a highly driven and motivated leader, who has conducted business in several African jurisdictions generating significant return for stakeholders. Prior to his appointment, Gareth was the interim CEO of bespoke IT Management company in Mauritius, that specializes in Infrastructure Design and Project Management as well as audit services. 

He was also an executive and business consultant to Grit Group in both Mauritius and London. He is the former CEO and CFO of Starlite Aviation Group – a diverse, solution driven aviation company, offering a wide range of helicopter and fixed-wing services. The group was recently acquired by a French group which included Oaktree Capital Management, the French Treasury and several banks. 

Greg is a founder member of Grit Real Estate Income Group and has been instrumental in sustaining its rapid growth since inception in 2014. As Founder of Grit, Greg recognised the significant demand from multinational companies looking for quality real estate solutions in Africa and the limited supply of experienced developers to fulfil their requirements. This led to the creation of Gateway Delta Development Holdings Ltd as a development company of which Greg is a co-founder.

​​With his extensive track record and successful delivery of developments on the continent, Greg will be able to further these development opportunities in his new role. His relationships with key global players looking for Real Estate solutions on the continent will place the development business as the go to in the real estate market on the African continent. ​

BCom (Hons) Accounting, Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, CA(SA)

Krish is the Chief Operating Officer of Grit Real Estate Income Group, where he spearheads the strategic alignment and operational efficiency of the Group.

At the core of Krish’s responsibilities is the pursuit of global standards in operational excellence. He champions Grit’s commitment to Responsible Business Practices, with a keen focus on Human Capital development, alongside overseeing the Legal and Communication functions. 

Krish joined Grit’s Family of Partnerships in 2016 as the Chief Financial Officer of subsidiary company GREA. Over time, he also assumed various leadership positions, including Managing Director of Grit Holdings. Before transitioning to Chief Operating Officer, Krish served as Acting Chief Financial Officer of Grit, where he demonstrated astute financial stewardship.

With over a decade of financial accounting expertise, mostly in the real estate sector, Krish brings invaluable insights. His proficiency extends to group restructuring, capital raising, and the design and monitoring of key performance indicators. Additionally, Krish excels in implementing and overseeing internal practices, processes, and controls, ensuring operational resilience and compliance.