Deshan is a multi-disciplinary entrepreneur and a recognised industrialist in South Africa. He has 11 years’ experience in Finance and Engineering. He started his career as an analyst at Cannon and quickly progressed to an associate portfolio manager, before leaving to establish an investment holding company. Deshan holds executive certificates in entrepreneurship, advanced valuation and strategy from leading international universities. He is currently completing his Masters in Management, specialising in Digital Business and is a participant in INSEAD’s flagship International Directors’ Program (IDP). As Executive Chairman, Deshan uses his expertise to guide corporate strategy and enjoys playing promotor fidei to the investment team’s theses. He is an avid mountain biker and a student of Muay Thai.

Tshepo Modiba is a skilled investment professional. His breadth of experience has shaped him into a well-rounded investment specialist with entrepreneurial, small business and corporate understanding. He has worked in multi-management, investment management, private equity, and corporate finance roles at spanning Investment Solutions, Cannon Asset Managers and Seriti Asset Management, Advisory and Capital which he founded. Tshepo has quantitative and traditional finance skills gained through his studies, as a BSc (Hons) in Mathematical Statistics graduate, and through his work experience. These broad range of skills and experience allow him to bring a holistic approach to investments and problem solving.

Tshepo Modiba is a skilled investment professional. His breadth of experience has shaped him into a well-rounded investment specialist with entrepreneurial, small business and corporate understanding. He has worked in multi-management, investment management, private equity, and corporate finance roles at spanning Investment Solutions, Cannon Asset Managers and Seriti Asset Management, Advisory and Capital which he founded. Tshepo has quantitative and traditional finance skills gained through his studies, as a BSc (Hons) in Mathematical Statistics graduate, and through his work experience. These broad range of skills and experience allow him to bring a holistic approach to investments and problem solving.

Neo is an investment professional with skills spanning equity valuation (domestic and global), credit analysis, fixed income and money market dealing. Prior to joining Cannon Asset Managers in February 2022, she worked at various firms including Mazi Asset Management, Taquanta Asst Managers and Argon Asset Management. She has previously served on the ABSIP Young Professional Executive Committee.

Karabo Tladi holds a National Diploma in Finance and Accounting from Tshwane University of Technology. He joined Cannon Asset Managers in March 2023 as an Operations Intern. His responsibilities include assisting with client services , data management and payment processes.