LODESTAR FUND MANAGERS (PTY) - Key Persons

Mthokozisi Masuku started his investment career in 2015 in the hedge fund industry. He gained further experience in data analysis and offshore fund manager research. Mthokozisi is a member of the Lodestar investment team and is responsible for investment research, data management and analysis. He holds a PhD in Mathematical Physics from the University of Witwatersrand.

Nadeema joined Lodestar Fund Managers in September 2021 as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Prior to this, she spent 13 years at Fundhouse, a leading discretionary fund manager, where she was Head of Finance & Compliance. In addition, she also spent time on project execution and training, ensuring excellent delivery of client requirements. Between 2004 and 2007 she was the financial manager at Regarding Capital Management and worked at Nedgroup Investments as an accountant in the retail unit trust area, after completing her articles at Deloitte in 2002.

Reza Khan started his investment career in 1999 and spent eleven years working in the hedge fund industry. He has a strong quantitative background and gained valuable experience operating in sophisticated investment environments. This experience and skill set allowed him to develop and implement innovative smart beta investment strategies. Reza holds a master's degree in mathematical statistics from the University of Cape Town and is a CFA charter holder. Lodestar was established by Reza Khan on the back of fifteen years' experience in the area of quantitative investment management. This experience includes the designing, building and running of hedge fund investment processes, hedge fund management, long-only fund of fund management and risk management in the hedge fund industry.