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Funke Ighodaro
Director/Board Member at
THE SPAR GROUP LTD
Net worth: 15 943 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Olufunke Ighodaro is the founder of Kagiso Trust Investments Pty Ltd. as Managing Director since 1997.
Current jobs include Independent Non-Executive Director at Telkom SA SOC Ltd. since 2021, Independent Non-Executive Director at Sabvest Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, Independent Non-Executive Director at Old Mutual Ltd. since 2020, Non-Executive Director at Primedia Ltd., Lead Independent Non-Executive Director at Sabvest Capital Ltd. since 2022, and Independent Non-Executive Director at Spar Group Ltd. starting in 2024.
Former jobs include CFO-Designate & Executive Director at Barloworld Ltd. from 2018 to 2019, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director at Tiger Brands Ltd. from 2011 to 2016, Independent Non-Executive Director at Massmart Holdings Ltd. from 2018 to 2021, Independent Non-Executive Director at Datatec Ltd. from 2011 to 2018, Finance Director at New Africa Investments Ltd. in 2011, Non-Executive Director at UACN Plc, Managing Director at Kagiso Ventures Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Dangote Flour Mills Plc, Independent Non-Executive Director at Nutun Ltd. from 2017 to 2018, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director at Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Ascential Plc from 2021 to 2022, Executive Director at 9mobile, Non-Executive Director at Old Mutual Life Assurance Co. Ltd., Chief Financial Officer at Primedia Pty Ltd. from 2009 to 2011, Principal at Standard Corporate & Merchant Bank Ltd., and Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers (Guernsey).
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Salford conferred in 1988.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 20,000 ( 0% ) | 15 943 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Funke Ighodaro active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OLD MUTUAL LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-02 |
| SABVEST CAPITAL LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-30 |
| TELKOM SA SOC LTD | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-30 |
| THE SPAR GROUP LTD | Director/Board Member | 2024-02-20 |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers accountancy qualifications and world class business resources | Director/Board Member | - |
Sabvest Ltd.
 Sabvest Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Funke Ighodaro
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ASCENTIALPAR | Director/Board Member | 2022-09-08 |
| BARLOWORLD LIMITED | Director of Finance/CFO | 2019-01-31 |
| UAC OF NIGERIA PLC | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-04 |
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Training of Funke Ighodaro
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
54
1st degree connections
24
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 24 |
|---|---|
Telkom SA SOC Ltd.
 Telkom SA SOC Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications services | Communications |
Barloworld Ltd.
 Barloworld Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in sale and maintenance of construction equipment and sells, rents and repairs motor vehicles | Distribution Services |
Tiger Brands Ltd.
 Tiger Brands Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets food and consumer healthcare products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Massmart Holdings Ltd.
 Massmart Holdings Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails and wholesales general merchandise, liquor and home improvement products | Retail Trade |
Datatec Ltd.
 Datatec Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides and distributes networking, security and unified communications technologies | Technology Services |
Primedia Pty Ltd.
 Primedia Pty Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising services | Commercial Services |
Sabvest Ltd.
Sabvest Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
New Africa Investments Ltd.
 New Africa Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates a holding company with interests in printing, publishing and other media activities | Finance |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers accountancy qualifications and world class business resources | Commercial Services |
University of Salford
 University of Salford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Standard Corporate & Merchant Bank Ltd.
 Standard Corporate & Merchant Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Old Mutual Life Assurance Co. Ltd.
 Old Mutual Life Assurance Co. Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
Kagiso Trust Investments Pty Ltd.
 Kagiso Trust Investments Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates a black economic empowerment investment holding company | Finance |
Spar Group Ltd.
 Spar Group Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in retail sector and distributes groceries | Distribution Services |
UACN Plc
 UACN Plc Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Engages in foods and beverages, logistics, real estate and paints | Consumer Non-Durables |
PricewaterhouseCoopers (Guernsey)
 PricewaterhouseCoopers (Guernsey) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services | Commercial Services |
Kagiso Ventures Ltd.
 Kagiso Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance KVL's fund investment strategy targets unlisted firms in the South African mid-market. Aligned with the Group's investment ethos, they are committed to investing in BEE businesses that are not harmful to people and the environment. They invest in companies which operate across a wide range of sectors. They concentrate on financing for MBOs, MBIs, acquisitions and secondary purchase transactions. They typically invest between R 20 million and R 50 million. The fund does not invest in businesses that involve gambling, alcohol, micro-lending and armaments. KVL is an active, hands-on investment partner. They seek to build long-term value and establish mutually beneficial partnerships with their portfolio firms. They provide operational and strategic support to their firms' management teams. KVL provides access to their network of industry and professional contacts. They look to invest in well-positioned firms with profiles as leaders or serious challengers. They eschew investments which have a cyclical nature. | Finance |
Dangote Flour Mills Plc
 Dangote Flour Mills Plc Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Engages in the milling of wheat and production of wheat products | Process Industries |
Transaction Capital Ltd.
 Transaction Capital Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a holding company which provides collection services | Commercial Services |
Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd.
 Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Communications |
Ascential Plc
 Ascential Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Specializes in events, intelligence and advisory services | Commercial Services |
Old Mutual Ltd.
 Old Mutual Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides investment, savings, insurance and banking services | Finance |
Sabvest Capital Ltd.
 Sabvest Capital Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as a investment holding company | Finance |
9mobile
 9mobile Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Communications |
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