About Us
With decades of experience in BEE, finance, law, tax and strategy, our BEE Ownership Advisory Team is here to unlock your business potential.
SANJAY SONI
Director
Sanjay is a dynamic chartered accountant with over 20 years of experience. He has built a reputation serving diverse clients, including multi-nationals, the private sector, and the public sector. Sanjay is also an executive director role at the Black Lite Group, a boutique consultancy focusing on B-BBEE strategy, sustainability advisory, and management consulting services. Besides his professional achievements, Sanjay is passionate about personal development, often coaching and mentoring future leaders and business owners.
DES MAHONY
Director
Meet Des, a Chartered Accountant and Advocate. As the former co-founder of African Alliance, a pan-African investment bank, he brings over 30 years of deal-making experience. Most of his work has been conducted outside of South Africa, broadening his international expertise. Des is a registed Arbitrator and a Key Individual in terms of FAIS requirements.
GARETH OCHSE
Director
Introducing Gareth, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in building and financing businesses. His experience ranges from $50K seed to $1Bn export credit structures. Gareth is also a founding partner of TRIP (The Renewable Investment Partnership), advising businesses on energy transition and climate change issues. In prior lives, Gareth worked as a strategy consultant with Bain & Co (Johannesburg and London). Gareth is a former international rower, having represented South Africa at world-championship level 1992-1994, and was awarded national colours for Archery in 2023.
Gareth is a Key Individual in terms of FAIS requirements.
THAMI LEDWABA
Director
Thami Ledwaba, holds degrees B. SocSci (Hons) and MPhil (Public Policy) from the University of Cape Town.. Thami founded the Tshelela Africa Group in 2012. Thami's passion for Africa’s development is evident in his work, emphasizing the critical role business plays in wealth creation and sustainable development. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Advisor to Fortune 500 companies based in Africa and various South African government departments and institutions.
DR NGAO MOTSEI
Director
Dr. Ngao Motsei specializes in Leadership Development, Culture, and Executive Coaching. She brings a wide range of executive, management consulting, and academic experience to the table. In addition, she serves as Lead Faculty for the GIBS Global Executive Development Programme (GEDP), and lectures on Leadership, Culture, and Workplace Bullying. As an ICF-certified coach, she is trained in working with abrasive leaders using the Boss Whispering® method. Beyond her professional achievements, she passionately advocates for creating respectful, bully-free work environments.
