Desmond Smith
Chairman at Stellenbosch Institute For Advanced Study
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Desmond K.
Smith is currently the Chairman at RGA Reinsurance Company of South Africa Ltd., Chairman at Stellenbosch Institute For Advanced Study, Director at Plexus Holdings (Pty) Ltd., Director at Embryo Financial Services (Pty) Ltd., Director at Clover Danone Beverages Ltd., Director at The Road Accident Fund, and Director at Innovus Tegnologie Oordrag (Pty) Ltd.
Mr. Smith's former positions include Non-Executive Chairman at Sanlam Ltd.
from 2009 to 2017, Chairman at Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd.
from 2009 to 2017, Independent Non-Executive Director at Mediclinic International Ltd.
from 2008 to 2012, Independent Non-Executive Director at Clover Industries Ltd., Director at Plexus Asset Management (Pty) Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Al Noor Hospitals Group Plc, Senior Independent Director at Mediclinic International Plc from 2016 to 2019, President of The International Actuarial Association, and President of the Actuarial Society of South Africa.
Desmond Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| Embryo Financial Services (Pty) Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-02 |
Plexus Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
 Plexus Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Plexus Holdings (Pty) Ltd. is a private company based in South Africa that is currently under construction. The South African company's website, plexus.co.za, will be relaunched soon. For any further information, interested parties can contact info@plexus.co.za or info@plexuswealth.co.za for any Plexus Wealth enquiries. The company was founded by Prieur du Plessis. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-02 |
| Clover Danone Beverages Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2011-08-01 |
| Innovus Tegnologie Oordrag (Pty) Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2011-08-02 |
| RGA Reinsurance Company of South Africa Ltd. | Chairman | - |
| The Road Accident Fund | Director/Board Member | - |
| Stellenbosch Institute For Advanced Study | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Desmond Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| MEDICLINIC INTERNATIONAL PLC | Director/Board Member | 2019-07-23 |
Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd.
 Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd. provides life insurance services. It offers life, funeral cover, disability cover, income protection, critical illness insurance products, medical aid, gap cover insurance vehicle, house contents, building and all risk insurance products. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Bellville, South Africa. | Chairman | 2017-06-29 |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| SANLAM LIMITED | Finance |
| Private companies | 15 |
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Mediclinic International Ltd.
 Mediclinic International Ltd. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Mediclinic International Ltd. provides healthcare services. It offers acute care and multi-disciplinary services. The company was founded by Edwin de la Harpe Hertzog in 1983 and is headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa. | Health Services |
Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd.
Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd. provides life insurance services. It offers life, funeral cover, disability cover, income protection, critical illness insurance products, medical aid, gap cover insurance vehicle, house contents, building and all risk insurance products. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Bellville, South Africa. | Finance |
Clover Industries Ltd.
 Clover Industries Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Clover Industries Ltd. manufactures and distributes dairy products. It offers beverages, butter spread, cheese, condensed milk, milk, cream, powdered products, yoghurt, and desserts. The company was founded in October 1898 and is headquartered in Roodepoort, South Africa. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| The International Actuarial Association | |
Plexus Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
Plexus Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Plexus Holdings (Pty) Ltd. is a private company based in South Africa that is currently under construction. The South African company's website, plexus.co.za, will be relaunched soon. For any further information, interested parties can contact info@plexus.co.za or info@plexuswealth.co.za for any Plexus Wealth enquiries. The company was founded by Prieur du Plessis. | Finance |
| Plexus Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. | Finance |
| Embryo Financial Services (Pty) Ltd. | |
| Actuarial Society of South Africa | |
Al Noor Hospitals Group Plc
 Al Noor Hospitals Group Plc Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Al Noor Hospitals Group Plc provides healthcare services. It engages in the operation of hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. It offers medical and surgical services as well as services for women's and children's health. The company was founded by Kassem Alom and Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed in 1985 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. | Health Services |
| Clover Danone Beverages Ltd. | |
| The Road Accident Fund | |
| Innovus Tegnologie Oordrag (Pty) Ltd. | |
| RGA Reinsurance Company of South Africa Ltd. | |
Mediclinic International Plc
 Mediclinic International Plc Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Mediclinic International Plc is a holding company, which engages in the operation of hospitals and clinics; and selling pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. It operates through the following geographical segments: Switzerland, Southern Africa, Middle East, the United Kingdom, and Corporate. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa. | Health Services |
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