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Turningpoint Team

Nelis Engelbrecht Managing Director of Turningpoint Capital

A seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry

Experience

Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (SA), and has held various positions in the Old Mutual Group as well as in Nedbank CIB, including finance, investment and capital management, investment banking, and fundraising and structuring. 

Nelis has also extensive experience in corporate finance and strategic business development, as well as executive responsibility for various companies.

Daniel Lombard Executive Chairman of Assist Group South Africa

Experience

Over 35 years of experience in structured property solution development, direct residential and commercial property investments, property management, residential and commercial sales and letting, property development, mortgage origination, and body corporate management.

Daniel has participated in over 2,000 property investment unit sales of ZAR1bn, Property finance secured of ZAR640m, Management of 2,000 rental units, Development of 25 residential complexes, shopping centres, and industrial buildings.

Depallier Gerber  Chief Financial Officer of Assist Group South Africa

Experience

With a CA(SA) qualification and a Higher Diploma in Tax Law, Depallier brings extensive experience to the table, including 8 years at SARS, 12 years as a Financial Director in retail and manufacturing, and 8 years in financial management within property development, construction, and property sales sectors.

Gerhard Van Der Westhuizen  Real Estate Investment Officer of Wealth Assist 

Experience

Gerhard brings 30 years of financial planning experience with notable institutions like Old Mutual and ABSA Trust. Certified as a Financial Planner, he holds key roles in property investment and other companies.

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