Our Team
The Steyn Group team, and the team of each of our subsidiaries is listed below.
Steyn Group
TJ Steyn
Co-founder
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TJ Steyn is an investor and philanthropist, and the co-founder of Steyn Group.
TJ was born in Johannesburg, the economic engine of Africa, where South Africa’s vibrant diversity and economic challenges are showcased in equal measure. Growing up in this environment shaped his outlook and desire to focus on long-term investments that deliver returns, both social and financial.
After studying accountancy at the University of the Free State, TJ qualified as a wildlife ranger and managed Shambala, a game reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo province. TJ later led the research and development of a funeral insurance product for Telesure, and set up Steyn Entertainment which runs Daisies, South Africa’s largest music festival.
Steyn Group’s first company, Almero Holdings, was launched in 2013 and is at the vanguard of co-living projects in the UK. TJ and his brother, Louis, have since grown the Group’s real estate, private equity and venture capital investment strategies in the UK and the US through Pennyworth Capital, Six Peak, Westerly Group and Tune House. Their diverse portfolio includes investments in property, health care, fitness, education technology and clean energy.
TJ remains close to his roots in South Africa where he and Louis launched EMS Foundation in 2014. The charity focusses on wildlife conservation and poverty relief. In Johannesburg, TJ and Louis are involved in the regeneration of the inner-city Maboneng Precinct, as well as the running of various family businesses in the hospitality and entertainment sectors.
Louis Steyn
Co-founder
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Louis Steyn is an investor and philanthropist, and the co-founder of Steyn Group.
Louis was born in Johannesburg, the economic engine of Africa, where South Africa’s vibrant diversity and economic challenges are showcased in equal measure. Growing up in this environment shaped his outlook and desire to focus on long-term investments that deliver returns, both social and financial.
After graduating from Stellenbosch University with a degree in economics, Louis started CRT Mobile, a mobile phone recycling company set up to reduce electrical waste in South Africa. In 2013, he launched Steyn Group’s first company, Almero Holdings, which is at the vanguard of co-living projects in the UK.
Louis and his brother, TJ, have since grown the Group’s real estate, private equity and venture capital investment strategies in the UK and the US through Pennyworth Capital, Six Peak, Westerly Group and Tune House. Their diverse portfolio includes investments in property, health care, fitness, education technology and clean energy.
Louis remains close to his roots in South Africa where he and TJ launched EMS Foundation in 2014. The charity focusses on wildlife conservation and poverty relief. In Johannesburg, Louis and TJ are involved in the regeneration of the inner-city Maboneng Precinct, as well as the running of various family businesses in the hospitality and entertainment sectors.
Anthony Franks
Managing Director
TJ Steyn is an investor and philanthropist, and the co-founder of Steyn Group.
TJ was born in Johannesburg, the economic engine of Africa, where South Africa’s vibrant diversity and economic challenges are showcased in equal measure. Growing up in this environment shaped his outlook and desire to focus on long-term investments that deliver returns, both social and financial.
After studying accountancy at the University of the Free State, TJ qualified as a wildlife ranger and managed Shambala, a game reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo province. TJ later led the research and development of a funeral insurance product for Telesure, and set up Steyn Entertainment which runs Daisies, South Africa’s largest music festival.
Steyn Group’s first company, Almero Holdings, was launched in 2013 and is at the vanguard of co-living projects in the UK. TJ and his brother, Louis, have since grown the Group’s real estate, private equity and venture capital investment strategies in the UK and the US through Pennyworth Capital, Six Peak, Westerly Group and Tune House. Their diverse portfolio includes investments in property, health care, fitness, education technology and clean energy.
TJ remains close to his roots in South Africa where he and Louis launched EMS Foundation in 2014. The charity focusses on wildlife conservation and poverty relief. In Johannesburg, TJ and Louis are involved in the regeneration of the inner-city Maboneng Precinct, as well as the running of various family businesses in the hospitality and entertainment sectors.
Louis Steyn is an investor and philanthropist, and the co-founder of Steyn Group.
Louis was born in Johannesburg, the economic engine of Africa, where South Africa’s vibrant diversity and economic challenges are showcased in equal measure. Growing up in this environment shaped his outlook and desire to focus on long-term investments that deliver returns, both social and financial.
After graduating from Stellenbosch University with a degree in economics, Louis started CRT Mobile, a mobile phone recycling company set up to reduce electrical waste in South Africa. In 2013, he launched Steyn Group’s first company, Almero Holdings, which is at the vanguard of co-living projects in the UK.
Louis and his brother, TJ, have since grown the Group’s real estate, private equity and venture capital investment strategies in the UK and the US through Pennyworth Capital, Six Peak, Westerly Group and Tune House. Their diverse portfolio includes investments in property, health care, fitness, education technology and clean energy.
Louis remains close to his roots in South Africa where he and TJ launched EMS Foundation in 2014. The charity focusses on wildlife conservation and poverty relief. In Johannesburg, Louis and TJ are involved in the regeneration of the inner-city Maboneng Precinct, as well as the running of various family businesses in the hospitality and entertainment sectors.
Steven Cooney
Chief Operating Officer
Gemma Eyre
People and Culture Advisor
Aaron Holloway
Purchase Ledger Accountant
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Savanne-Jayde Keller
Financial Manager
Jessica Van Zyl
Accountant
Chelsea Steyn
People and Culture Administrator
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Amie Barron
Personal Assistant to Managing Director
Esther Amoo
Accounts Assistant
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Keval Bhimani
Accountant
Almero Student
John Maragna
Head of Student
Ahmed Hassan
Project Manager
Paul Costen
Head of Compliance
Atanas Panayotov
Regional Property Manager
Natasha Hanley
Head of Sales and Marketing
Student Property London
Chloe Hawes
Regional Property Manager
Kelly Virgo
Property Manager
Curation Capital
David Heffetz
Investment Analyst
Alice Conway
Asset Manager
Westerly Group
Ross Brendel
Partner
Six Peak Capital
Bob Kennedy
Partner
Chris Aiello
Partner
Rich Littlehale
Partner
Derek Sanders
Director of Development