Our Philosophy
The philosophy behind EasyETFs is to make it as easy, engaging, educational, transparent, rewarding, and affordable for retail investors in South Africa to invest in a range of actively managed funds, just as it is for institutional investors.
Our Purpose
To democratize Active ETF investment in South Africa, bridging the gap for retail investors with simplicity, educational resources, and the same opportunities as institutional investors.
Our Pedigree
EasyETFs RF (Pty) Ltd is a registered manager of the EasyETFs Scheme, a Collective Investment Scheme approved by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority. Under the Scheme EasyETFs is an authorised Exchange Trade Fund Issuer of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Our Promise
We commit to a partnership-driven growth, leveraging the 'Easy Group' ethos to ensure Active ETFs are accessible, understandable, and beneficial for our South African investors.
Meet the Team
The team behind the wheel and innovative ETFs offered by EasyETFs
Relebohile Zukiswa Mapetla (Lebo)
Chairwoman
Lebo Mapetla is a Pan Africanist entrepreneur with a passion for bringing investments and economic sustainability to different African countries. Lebo has over 16 years of experience in both high-level private and public sector combined, being a skilful strategist and negotiator, she has been instrumental in the establishment of well-run and profitable client businesses throughout the African continent.
She has worked successfully with various governments in Africa whilst establishing local subsidiary companies in the varied countries, including Botswana, Ghana, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania. Lebo Mapetla is the founder and CEO of Networks Advisory (Pty) Ltd, providing management consulting services on business turnarounds, financial advisory, including operations fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, market-entry, and business development advisory, as well as commercial legal and company secretarial services.
In 2023, Lebo founded the Uyazukiswa Foundation; a non-profit organisation (NPO) united in assisting the youth from townships and disadvantaged rural communities to get access to excellent quality education and social are. The Uyazukiswa Foundation aims to achieve this by setting up counselling containers, as well as rehabilitation facilities to aid the drug addicted youth reintegrate and reconnect with society.
Nicola Comninos, CFA
Executive Director
Nicola Comninos, CFA is the executive managing director of EasyETFs Management Company. She is also the Group Chief Risk Officer of Purple Group Limited where she is responsible for group risk, sustainability, governance, legal and compliance for the group and its subsidiaries including, but not limited to EasyEquities, EasyCrypto, EasyProperties, RISE, EasyAssetManagement and EasyETFs.
With 18 years’ experience in financial markets, her previous roles include Group Chief Risk Officer of JSE; chair of the JSE Pension Fund Board; Managing Director of Nautilus Group, a Hedge Fund Management Company; head of various functions including Group Strategy, Sustainability, Equities and Equity Derivatives at the JSE; Investment Consulting at Acsis; and Life Investment Product Development at mCubed Life.
Nicola’s qualifications include CFA Charterholder, B.Com and B.Com Honours Investment Management degrees (both Cum Laude). She serves on numerous industry associations, including CFA SA Society and IRMSA boards; SANBOF (non-bank ODP forum), 100 Women in Finance and Women in ETFs committees.
Michele Ongley
Non-Executive Director
Michele Ongley has more than 25 years' experience in the retirement fund and asset management industry, having held senior roles with some of the sector's leading service providers. She specialises in the development and implementation of investment solutions designed to help members and investors achieve their long-term retirement and financial goals.
David Johannes Oberholzer
Managing Director | EasyETFs
David Oberholzer is the Managing Director of EasyETFs (RF) (Pty) Ltd, a registered Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) Manager. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with over nine years' experience across collective investment schemes, investment management, governance, risk management and executive leadership within the financial services industry.
As Managing Director, David is responsible for the strategic direction and operational leadership of EasyETFs, including oversight of governance, regulatory compliance, product development, and the continued growth of EasyETFs' exchange traded fund (ETF) offering, including actively managed ETFs.
David brings extensive experience in investment management, regulatory strategy, enterprise risk and strategic financial modelling. He is recognised for combining strong commercial judgement with deep regulatory expertise, enabling him to lead complex initiatives, support sound executive decision-making and deliver sustainable long-term growth in highly regulated financial services environments.