Governance

The Michel Lanfranchi Foundation is a public benefit organisation that is tax exempt in terms of section 30 of the Income Tax Act of 1962. The Michel Lanfranchi Foundation is governed by a Memorandum of Incorporation more specifically activities will be carried out to advance socioeconomic improvement of predominantly Black beneficiaries as defined in the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act No. 53 of 2003 (“B-BBEE Act”). It has at all times at least three and a maximum of six trustees.

Chairperson and Trustees

Giancarlo Lanfranchi

Giancarlo Lanfranchi is a devoted family man who finds joy in surfing and cycling. He’s an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). With a background in architectural studies, Giancarlo’s real estate journey began in his family’s construction business....

Laila Razack

Laila qualified as a CA(SA) in 2013 after completing her articles at PWC. She joined the Equites team in 2015 and after being actively involved in the finance function for five years, she was appointed as CFO in May 2020....

Cindy Robertson

Cindy Robertson CA(SA), BCom Acc (UWC), PGDA (UCT). Cindy is a seasoned CFO and non-executive director with more than 25 years collective experience across FMCG, Fishing and Retail. She has also been Vice Chair of Council of the University of...

Nazeem Khan

Nazeem Khan has been in the quantity surveying profession for the past 38 years and has varied experience in all aspects of property development. His directorships include BTKM CT Inc Quantity Surveyors, Business Park Development Company (Pty) Ltd and MyDomain...

Operational Staff

Rodriquez Robertson

Roddy holds a BCom Financial Accounting degree and works as the Equites Property Fund Administrator. He has a background in sports event marketing as well as over 10 years experience as a SAICA Thuthuka camp facilitator. He started serving as...

Nadia van der Schyff

Currently the MLF Manager, Nadia started as an administrator but progressed to foundation manager using her skills and expertise in the NGO and bursary fund management sector. She manages the day-to-day aspects of the Foundation as well as some of...

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