Board Of Directors
AA MARESKY
Executive – Chief Executive Officer
B.Com, PGDA
With over 25 years’ experience in the property, construction and financial services industries, Arnold brings to the Board a great depth of executive management and property experience. He served on the board and sub-committees of Paramount Property Fund Limited. He initiated and managed some of Paramount’s major property development projects and played a vital role in formulating and driving the fund’s strategy and management. He is the primary driver of the growth of Ingenuity and oversees its investment and development initiatives.
A WATKINS-BAKER
Executive – Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary
B.Acc (Hons), CA (SA)
Alexandra has a strong background in auditing and executive management, having formerly served as the CFO of a large mining company before joining Ingenuity Property Investments. In 2022, Alex was recognized as a finalist in the SAICA Top 35 Under 35 for her significant contributions to the accounting profession and society. Alexandra’s passion for finance drives her commitment to ensuring financial stability while supporting the company’s broader goals.
SS NICHOLLS
Executive – Development & Facilities Director
B Tech: Construction Management
With over 25 years’ at the cold face of the construction industry and previously a partner in the well-established construction company, Resnekov+Nielsen Master Builders, Shay brings a wealth of construction expertise in the development and facilities portfolio, focusing on the successful execution of development projects and the efficient management of facilities, all while upholding the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.
DB FABIAN
Independent Non – Executive
Pr.Arch, B.Arch (UCT), MIArch, CIA
Dennis is the principal and founding partner of Fabian Architects (est. 1975) who have been responsible for many significant property developments in Cape Town. He was a non-executive director of the JSE listed Spearhead Property Group Limited. He is also a director of numerous private property development and investment companies.
AJ BRANCH
Independent Non – Executive
B.Sc (Hons), MRICS
Andrew is a chartered surveyor with over 23 years’ experience in commercial property investment, valuation and management. Following a successful nine-year period at CB Richard Ellis Limited, one of the world’s largest property advisers, he established Andrew Branch Property Consultants Limited specialising in advising, representing and overseeing clients’ property interests. The range of work undertaken includes formulating and implementing strategy, financial management, identifying asset management opportunities, lettings, acquisitions and sales. He is also a director of various property-owning companies.
K GETZ
Independent Non – Executive
Bproc, (LLM)
Keith is an experienced lawyer in the following areas, among others: takeovers and mergers, private equity, corporate restructuring, black economic empowerment transactions, exchange control regulations, commercial law contracts, regulatory compliance, stock exchange listings and generally advising corporate clients nationally and internationally on corporate and commercial matters. Directorships amongst many other well-known companies include Mr Price Group Limited, Strate (Pty) Limited, Trematon Capital Investments Limited and Spur Corporation Limited.