Qualifications: BCom, BCom (Hons), HDipAcc, CA(SA)Appointment Date: 1 September 2015Committees: Executive Committee member, Social and Ethics Committee member and invitee to Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Investment Committee, Finance Committee, Remuneration and Nominations Committee
Geoff, a qualified chartered accountant by original training, had over 20 years’ deal-making experience in the financial markets, particularly in the structured capital markets and the corporate equity derivatives spaces, prior to joining Emira. He has worked at FNB Corporate, Coronation Capital, Nedbank Capital and Absa Capital, as well as was the financial and operations director of Honey Fashion Accessories. Geoff joined Emira on 1 November 2014, becoming Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 January 2015. He was then appointed as Emira’s CEO effective from 1 September 2015.
Qualifications: BCom, BCom (Hons), CA(SA)Appointment Date: 1 January 2016Committees: Executive Committee member and invitee to Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Investment Committee, Finance Committee, Social and Ethics Committee
Greg is a qualified chartered accountant with 15 years’ experience in finance and operations management, eight of which have been in the listed property sector. Greg completed his articles at PKF in South Africa and thereafter spent eight years in the United Kingdom where he gained experience in the financial services sector. Greg joined Emira on 1 January 2016.
Qualifications: BComAppointment date: 10 February 2012Committees: Executive Committee member and invitee to Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Investment Committee, Finance Committee, Social and Ethics Committee
Ulana van Biljon has nearly 25 years’ experience in the property industry, specifically in retail, property and asset management. She is experienced in both private and listed property fund environments. As Chief Operating Officer of Emira, she is also responsible for the asset and operations management of its property portfolio. Ulana was appointed Executive Director on 10 February 2012 and Chief Operating Officer effective 1 September 2015.