Sipho Mdanda, the Executive Chairman of Anderson and Kerr, holds a Master’s degree in Business Leadership (MBL) from UNISA and a B.Com Honours – as well as a degree in Education.

Sipho is an experienced banker, procurement professional and entrepreneur. Driven by the desire to succeed and empower others, he takes pride in providing the best enabling environment to allow the TEAM as far as possible. As an Executive Chairman his goals include unlocking stakeholder value, creating platforms for young staff to grow and creating a strong sustainable equity base.

Sipho’s passion for entrepreneurship can be traced back to his FNB days where he worked in Leveraged Finance as a dealmaker and spent significant time working on acquisition finance, balance sheet restructuring, BEE transactions, franchise finance and mezzanine finance. As a seasoned Entrepreneur, he is passionate about advancing organic and acquisition growth of the group. Outside of the office, Sipho enjoys photography, golf, reading and spending quality time with family and friends.

Fortunate Mdanda, a shareholder and director at Anderson & Kerr is a highly qualified and experienced Corporate Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree, Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Auditing and Masters in Business Administration from the University of South Africa – School of Business Leadership. She has gained vast experience in internal controls, risk, auditing, tax and compliance from Pfizer Laboratories, Alexander Forbes, South African Airways, City Power, South African Revenue Service and The Office of the Auditor-General. In her recent role at Pfizer, she provided support to develop and maintain a strong and practical risk awareness, compliance and control culture and environment; provided in-market support, guidance, and consultation to help drive efficiencies; proactively identified emerging risks and strategies and built strong relationships with key stakeholders.

She has served as a member of the Audit Committee at The Department of Arts and Culture and Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa and Driver’s License Card Account – Department of Transport.  She is a member of The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA).

Fortunate’s passion for positive change has seen her supporting the creation of work environments that have diversity and inclusion.

Japie Coetzee, the Managing Director of Anderson and Kerr, holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria. Japieis an expert in the design, manufacture and functional testing of hydraulic equipment. Driven by his passion for large manufacturing machines, he takes pride in providing the best cost-effective solutions possible. Japie’s goal is to leave behind a continuous legacy that has been built over the last 35 years.

Japie’s passion for Engineering can be traced back to where he spent significant time at his dad’s service station working on tractors and cars. As a seasoned hydraulics expert, he is passionate about advancing the use of new technology within Anderson and Kerr.