Gwen obtained a Bcom (Management and Economics), Bcom Honours (Management) from Uniwest, as well as an Executive Development Program Certificate from Wits Business School. From 1996 she held various corporate positions until 2004 when she acquired a stake in a Mining Roofbolt manufacturing business; DSI Mandirk Strata Support (Pty)Ltd.  Post this initial investment, she invested in various opportunities, such as scrap metal recycling and later bought into the largest privately owned ready mix business in SA, 3Q Mahuma Concrete (Pty)Ltd, which was later acquired by PPC. Through her investment holding company, Mahuma Investment Holdings, Gwen is a majority owner in Remkor Manufacturing, a manufacturer of complex custom made sheet metal products as well as a  founder shareholder in BBD Steel, one of the largest women owned steel merchants in SA.

 

In 2018 Gwen was named a co-winner together with her partner, in the Leading Women Owned Business category at the Premier Business Awards in 2018 (sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry). Gwen sits as an independent Board member of several companies.

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Gwen is a dynamic, proactive entrepreneur who is passionate in her belief that the South African manufacturing sector is critical for job creation and growth in South Africa. Colossal is considered a strategic investment for Gwen in the manufacturing and infrastructure sector and she will play a key role in the growth and expansion of the business.

Mmapitso obtained her BCom Marketing Management degree from the University of Johannesburg. Her leadership skills can be traced back to her youth where she was Head Girl at Pretoria High School for Girls. She started her career as a graduate trainee at Nedbank Ltd, then moved to TNS Research Surveys. She later relocated to Durban to work for Unilever South Africa in a consumer and market insights role for their food division. After relocating back to Gauteng she held various independent roles as a market research analyst for various firms, as well as consulting in marketing and strategy for the railway sector.  

 

Mmapitso will be a core member of the Colossal executive team and will oversee various corporate, strategic and operational functions on a day to day basis.

CK obtained his BProc (UNISA) degree and since 1999 he has held various corporate advisory and company Board positions in business. He was the co-founder of the Randvest Capital Group of companies and lead the group in various acquisitions across healthcare, financial services, Information technology, property, transport and the renewable energy sectors. 

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CK has overseen the Colossal acquisition process and will continue to play a key role in the growth and development of the company by driving various strategic initiatives.

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Waheed is a South African qualified Chartered Accountant. He has occupied various CFO and CEO in companies across a number of industries, including:

 

• ±15 years in FMCG (Food processing/manufacturing, primary agriculture production)

• ±5 years combined in Financial Services (Mobile & transactional, banking, corporate finance & M&A)

• ±3 years Railway, Infrastructure and Building manufacturing

• ±2 years e-Commerce, IT and digital transformation

 

A notable past role was leading a vertically integrated agri-food business based in the UAE, with an underlying investment and infrastructure portfolio of US$500m, and during his time he saw revenues growing from US$65m to US$250m across multiple geographies in West Africa, Eastern Europe, SADC and GCC;

 

During his career, Waheed has also been involved in various corporate finance transactions, IPO’s on JSE & LSE, structured finance deals, and a variety of transaction advisory and M&A projects.

 

Waheed is the Financial Director of Colossal and works closely with the executive and the various business units with the financial team reporting into him.

Roshini has studied towards a BCom Accounting degree and obtained the Aveng Leadership accreditation for management. Her financial career has spanned over 35 years with the Aveng Group. Her extensive knowledge and experience focuses on providing management accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and her strong understanding of the finance and accounting and implementation and operational execution disciplines within the ERP business and support systems is a significant addition to the capability of the team. 

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​Roshini will play a critical role in financial reporting, training and change management under Colossal and be a key member of the operational team.

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Chris qualified as an Electrician in 1992. He served 5 years with the Benoni Municipality, followed by a 10 year service at Eskom. Since 2007 he has worked at Infraset and over the last 14 years he had various promotions from De Aar Factory Manager and more recently as the Branch Manager of the Brakpan Factory. 

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Mothemane obtained a B Tech in Geotechnical Engineering from University of Pretoria, as well as a City & Guilds Level 4 Award in Cement and Concrete Technology. In 2003 he started his career in the ready-mix industry and held sales positions in South Africa and Rwanda. He has subsequently became an industry recognised sales specialist for various rail and construction products working with a variety clients across the public and private sectors where he provides technical product knowledge and support.

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Mothamane will continue in his senior sales role in Colossal and is a key member of the executive team. 

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