About Us

Learn more about the investment group and the team behind the Arete group

THE PEOPLE BEHIND ARETE

Coming together to create something better

Our team brings together leaders in their industries with passion and experience, with a single purpose:
to create a greater future in South Africa.

Puven Ramasamy

Executive
Chairman

Carlos Leite

Chief Executive Officer

Jason Schmulow

EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR

Llewellyn Gerber

Chief Investment Officer

Pre Rungasamy

Strategic Board Advisor

Our Vision

To create a framework of success that is accessible to all our stakeholders, nurturing prosperity and future-driven innovation and excellence.

Our Mission

Our mission is to maintain a healthy balance between value for money, profitability for all stakeholders and sustainable operations. We fulfil our purpose by connecting passionate people with competence and experience, who are committed to their calling, adding executive value, and providing resources.

Our Values

Respect

Sustainability

Accountability

Innovation

Teamwork