The Team
Our financial sector partners provide Rock Capital Management with a strong back-office framework and extensive administrative support. Investec ICIB (SAFEX & Private Client accounts) is a level 1 BEE contributor. PSG Group, (Equity accounts) is a level 6 BEE contributor, and Allan Gray, (Unit Trust and Reg 28 funds) is a level 4 BEE contributor.
Our worldwide partners include Specialist Advisory Firms, Wealth Managers, Private Banks, Family Offices, Pension Fund Consultants and small to medium sized institutions. We focus on their specific needs for investment solutions.
Evan Giannakis
CEO
Evan Giannakis, a seasoned professional in the financial industry, embarked on his career journey as a portfolio manager at Rice Rinaldi Securities (Pty) Ltd in 1999. His expertise and dedication led to him becoming a partner in 2003. Subsequently, Rice Rinaldi Securities (Pty) Ltd underwent acquisitions, first by Imara SP Reid (Pty) Ltd in 2004, and later by Momentum Securities (Pty) Ltd in 2015. During his tenure at Momentum Securities, Evan assumed the role of Head of Derivatives.
With an impressive 25 years of portfolio management experience, Evan has cultivated a substantial private client base, specializing in derivatives and options. His entrepreneurial spirit has also driven his involvement in numerous private equity transactions across a diverse range of industries within the South African business landscape.
Notably, Evan Giannakis, who was born with a physical disability, has actively contributed to the community. His impactful efforts include delivering inspirational and motivational talks to underprivileged individuals with physical disabilities. His commitment to giving back underscores his remarkable journey in both finance and philanthropy.
Jared Lebos
CIO
With over 12 years of diverse financial services experience, Jared’s expertise ranges from Investment Banking to Private Equity to Structured Debt. More recently, he has enjoyed several years of wealth and asset management within the Rock Capital stable, serving our Institutional Clients.
Jared is responsible for new product development, including some of our complex derivative strategies, as well as Capital Protected Structured Notes. A dedicated value investor, he prides himself on fundamental analysis to target companies that will provide exponential returns over a 3 to 5-year investment horizon.
Jared holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with honours, as well as a Master of Commerce in Taxation from Wits. He is also a SAICA accredited Chartered Accountant.
“We don’t have to be smarter than the rest. We have to be more disciplined than the rest.”
WARREN BUFFET
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