Craig believes that building a culture of leadership starts with those at the top – the drivers of the vision. Over a span of fourteen years in the financial services industry, he has concentrated on the craft of management, coupled with a passion for the financial services industry. He draws on a career that has taken him to the apex of the international finance industry, as far as the Middle East and Asia, and to some of the top positions in the financial world.

Born in Zimbabwe, junior-schooled in Melbourne, Australia, and educated at Kwazulu Natal’s Michaelhouse, throughout his journey Craig has carried with him the principles of leadership. From his early days at Ernst & Young and at ABSA Bank Limited, his career has taken him to the Middle East as a Financial Private Wealth Manager and to the Far East, where he was involved in Wealth Management and Offshore Investments, eventually becoming Regional Manager for Africa (Financial Private Wealth Managery/Wealth Management) for one of the largest independent offshore financial consultancies.

A philanthropist at heart, Craig believes that leadership should be translated into action to uplift the community. In this respect, he is a co-founder of Signature of Hope Trust and a generous donor to various NGOs.

Bryan is responsible for the overall operational functions of the Carrick group, leading our administrative support teams to ensure streamlined business processes to drive organizational efficiency. He plays a key role in guiding the board with strategic decisions that drive organizational efficiencies across the group. Born and raised in Cape Town, he is an entrepreneur at heart and has always had a passion for numbers and financial markets. He has spent his career in the financial services industry heading up finance teams and overseeing operations across the African region.

Bryan completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Economics and Finance and has also completed numerous industry-related qualifications from UCT, CISI and the FSCA regulatory examinations. He sits on several of Carrick’s executive committees and currently heads up the Audit and Remuneration Committee.

Fred began his career in 2001 as a Private Wealth Manager in the United Kingdom, he rapidly distinguished himself through exceptional performance, consistently ranking among the top Private Wealth Managers for 11 consecutive years. His remarkable leadership abilities led to his appointment as Area Manager for Southern England – the youngest professional to hold this position in the company’s history.

Upon returning to South Africa, Fred leveraged his extensive international expertise to establish himself as a thought leader in global wealth management. In his current role as GM for Carrick International, he drives strategic initiatives while cultivating a high-performing team culture focused on delivering sophisticated, objectives-aligned financial solutions for high-net-worth clients.

He grew up on a farm in the Breede River Valley in the Western Cape, was schooled at Paarl Boys High and then completed a Bcomm degree at Stellenbosch University.

Fred brings a dynamic combination of strategic vision, proven leadership, and deep technical expertise to his role.