What the Foundation wants to achieve

Allan and Gill Gray with Anthony Farr at a corporate event

An empowered, prosperous, productively engaged African citizenry thriving in ethical societies with dignity and hope.

We attack poverty by investing in, nurturing and empowering entrepreneurs and leaders who benefit society by helping to accelerate meaningful employment creation while embodying the values and behaviours of ethical leadership.

We have deep knowledge fuelled by research and practice on entrepreneurial mindset and behaviours, we use these insights to identify the potential for high-impact entrepreneurial leadership in youth and take a long-term approach to nurturing, developing and supporting them to create sustainable impact and generational change.

Our why

Why we do
what we do

Annual Reports

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Values

Mr Allan Gray smiling

Long-Term Commitment

We are committed to making a long-term, sustainable contribution to society.

Spirit of Humility and Significance

We are ambitious for our work and yet personally humble – complimenting a spirit of significance with humility.

Excellence

We focus on the things that matter most and strive to do them exceptionally well.

Responsible Stewards

We are responsible stewards of our mission and of resources.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

A catalyst that transforms obstacles into opportunities, propelling individuals to seize the unknown and shape their own destinies.

Diversity and Inclusion

We acknowledge and celebrate the human diversity we represent, the histories that have shaped us and actively maintain an inclusive culture. Our interactions are enhanced by empathy and mutual respect.

Our Team

Thembalihle Baloyi

Thembalihle Baloyi

Chairman

Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi

Board Member

Malik Fal

Malik Fal

Board Member

Mohamed Sadek

Mohamed Sadek

Board Member

Rob Dower in black blazer and white tie with burgundy diagonal stripes

Rob Dower

Board Member

Natasha Makhubele

Natasha Makhubele

Board Member (Co-opted)

Zanele Potye

Zanele Potye

Board Member (Co-opted)

Ryan Rutgers

Ryan Rutgers

Head of Talent

Carl Herman with glasses smiling in button-up shirt

Carl Herman

Head of Impact Assurance

Nontando Mthethwa

Nontando Mthethwa

Head of Public Affairs and Communications

Deon White

Deon White

Head of Information Systems Technology

Charleen Duncan

Charleen Duncan

Head of Programmes

Mandilakhe Mtiki

Head of Finance

Dr Nontobeko Mabizela

Dr Nontobeko Mabizela

Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director