Grant Hendriks is the founder and director of LEAD2 Consulting. With over 20 years of experience in the Financial Services industry and more than 12 years of experience as a management consultant, consulting to various Asset management companies within South Africa and the UK, Grant’s specialist expertise ensures the team’s capable delivery.

Grant’s experience has covered the operations area, the Investment administration area as well as the transfer agency business. The primary focus of the work has been systems evaluation, implementation and customization. In particular, having worked with various third-party administrators, managing the delivery of solutions internally as well as to their clients.

Furthermore, Grant has delivered complex projects including system implementation and restructures within the Unit Trust, LISP, Life and asset management industries. This includes both the Investment Admin as well as Client Liability (Transfer Agency) components of the industry.

When not working on client engagements, Grant can be found spending time with his family or enjoying the outdoor lifestyle which Cape Town has to offer.

Tara Kelly is a Senior Project Manager, who is also responsible for the LEAD2 Operations and Project Office. She brings to the team a strong competency in project and change management. She has more than 17 years of dedicated service in the financial services and asset management arena. Tara has a deep understanding of the operational process and efficiencies in both the Transfer Agency and Asset Administration businesses.

Tara who is a keen mentor and respected team leader, comes with a tenacious approach to delivering smart solutions under pressure, in her drive for getting initiatives from concept through to successful execution.

When not driving the Lead2 team, Tara can be found spending time going on adventures with her son and enjoying being outdoors!

Marilize is a Senior Business Analyst , responsible for the Lead2 team of analysts. With an Honours in Financial Economics and  15 years’ experience in the financial services & asset management sector, Marilize brings great value to the Lead2 team.

Marilize is highly analytical and able to identify issues in a systematic manner and validate solutions with intelligent rationalisations. Her commendable work ethic puts her in good stead as a mentor and leader within the team. Clients and fellow team members recognise Marilize for her valuable & committed project contributions.

When not working on client engagements, Marilize enjoys spending quality time with her two young children, family and friends. She also loves exploring Cape Town and all it has to offer.

Vanona Slingers is a highly skilled and dedicated HR professional with extensive experience in various industries, including financial services. With over 20 years of sound expertise in HR Management, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to contribute to organisations’ people strategies, making her a valuable asset to any team. Additionally, Vanona is an accomplished Performance Coach, adding another dimension to her skill set.

One of Vanona’s greatest passions lies in promoting employee wellness and fostering the growth of individuals within organisations. She firmly believes that attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals is crucial to the success of any organisation. Through her strategic approach and comprehensive understanding of human resources, Vanona has helped numerous companies create and implement effective talent management strategies, resulting in improved employee satisfaction, engagement, and overall organisational performance.

When Vanona is not immersed in her professional endeavors, she finds joy in spending quality time with her daughter and family. This balanced approach to life enables her to bring warmth and a personal touch to her work, creating a comfortable and supportive environment for both employers and employees alike.

Elaine has 25 years’ experience in Operational Support, of which the last 8 have been in the Financial Services Industry. Her depth of knowledge in administration systems implementation makes her the perfect fit as PMO Lead.