
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

Savanne-Jayde Keller
Financial Manager

Jessica Van Zyl
Accountant

Amie Barron
Personal Assistant to Managing Director

Esther Amoo
Accounts Assistant

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
Regional Property Manager

Kenny Peacock
Regional Property Manager
Curation Capital
Westerly Group
Ross Brendel
Partner
Six Peak Capital
Bob Kennedy
Partner
Chris Aiello
Partner
Rich Littlehale
Partner
Derek Sanders
Director of Development