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Michael Sassoon
Chief Executive Officer at
SASFIN HOLDINGS LIMITED
Profile
Michael Sassoon is currently Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Sasfin Holdings Ltd. since 2018, Chief Executive Officer at Sasfin Securities (Pty) Ltd. since 2009, Group Chief Executive Officer at Sasfin Capital since 2015, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Sasfin Bank Ltd. since 2019, Executive Director & Group Chief Executive Officer at Sasfin Securities Pty Ltd. (Broker), Non-Executive Director at The Banking Association of South Africa, and Non-Executive Deputy Chair at Otto1890 Asset Management Pty Ltd. starting in 2026.
Formerly, Mr. Sassoon was Head-Group Marketing & Business Development at Sasfin Holdings Ltd. Education includes an MBA from Rochester Christian University and an undergraduate degree from the University of South Africa.
Michael Sassoon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SASFIN HOLDINGS LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-12-31 |
Sasfin Securities (Pty) Ltd.
 Sasfin Securities (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Sasfin Securities is a conservative investment manager focused on capital preservation and appreciation over the long term. The firm’s investment strategy relies on asset allocation and structured portfolios. They invest in third-party funds as well as in equity, focusing on the domestic market. Sasfin Securities focuses on sectors such as industry, raw materials, and consumer goods. They look for companies with a history of strong earnings and dividend growth. Their investment process is based on in-house research and combines top-down and bottom-up approaches. | Chief Executive Officer | 2008-12-31 |
Sasfin Bank Ltd.
 Sasfin Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-12-31 |
Sasfin Asset Managers Pty Ltd.
 Sasfin Asset Managers Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Otto 1890 incorporates a range of equity, income and multi-asset class funds designed to suit the needs of their clients. The firm’s investment philosophy includes thorough fundamental stock specific research and focused analysis of the global economic environment. Their investment process has qualitative and quantitative macro-economic analysis. They also use their in-house research for the company specific research. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2026-02-28 |
The Banking Association of South Africa | Director/Board Member | - |
Sasfin Securities Pty Ltd. (Broker)
 Sasfin Securities Pty Ltd. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Sasfin Capital
 Sasfin Capital Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-09-30 |
Former positions of Michael Sassoon
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SASFIN HOLDINGS LIMITED | Sales & Marketing | - |
Training of Michael Sassoon
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Rochester Christian University
 Rochester Christian University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sasfin Holdings Ltd.
 Sasfin Holdings Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides banking and financial services | Finance |
University of South Africa
 University of South Africa Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sasfin Securities (Pty) Ltd.
Sasfin Securities (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Sasfin Securities is a conservative investment manager focused on capital preservation and appreciation over the long term. The firm’s investment strategy relies on asset allocation and structured portfolios. They invest in third-party funds as well as in equity, focusing on the domestic market. Sasfin Securities focuses on sectors such as industry, raw materials, and consumer goods. They look for companies with a history of strong earnings and dividend growth. Their investment process is based on in-house research and combines top-down and bottom-up approaches. | Finance |
Sasfin Capital
Sasfin Capital Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Finance |
Sasfin Bank Ltd.
Sasfin Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Sasfin Asset Managers Pty Ltd.
Sasfin Asset Managers Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Otto 1890 incorporates a range of equity, income and multi-asset class funds designed to suit the needs of their clients. The firm’s investment philosophy includes thorough fundamental stock specific research and focused analysis of the global economic environment. Their investment process has qualitative and quantitative macro-economic analysis. They also use their in-house research for the company specific research. | Finance |
Sasfin Securities Pty Ltd. (Broker)
Sasfin Securities Pty Ltd. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
The Banking Association of South Africa |
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