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Andile Ramaphosa
Blue Crane Capital
Andile Ramaphosa is the Managing Director of Blue Crane Capital (Pty) Ltd, a position he has held since December 2014. He is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has a background in finance and business development.
Professional Background
- Current Role: As the Managing Director at Blue Crane Capital, Ramaphosa oversees various advisory services related to public and private sector contracts, particularly in Uganda and Kenya. His company has been involved in advising on over 20 contracts in these regions.1
- Previous Experience:
- Central Executive, South Africa at Macquarie Group (2012-2014)
- Mergers & Acquisitions at Standard Bank Group (2011-2012)
- International Business Development in China at Standard Bank Group (2009-2011)
- Analyst at Coronation Fund Managers (2005-2006).2
Education
Andile Ramaphosa holds multiple degrees:
- Bachelor of Business Science in Finance, Accounting & Statistics from the University of Cape Town (2001-2005).
- Masters in Economics from Fudan University (2007-2009).
- Masters of Science in Global Finance from NYU Stern School of Business and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2010-2011) .2
Controversies
Andile Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny due to his company's financial ties with Bosasa (now African Global Operations), a firm embroiled in corruption scandals. He admitted to receiving significant payments from Bosasa for consulting services, which raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest given his father's position as the President of South Africa.13 Despite these allegations, there is no evidence that Andile or his company engaged in any wrongdoing related to Bosasa's corrupt practices.1
Overall, Andile Ramaphosa's career reflects a blend of financial expertise and involvement in high-stakes advisory roles, alongside challenges posed by his family's political connections.
