Jacobus G (Cobus) Kruger

Jacobus G (Cobus) Kruger is a highly qualified and experienced professional in the financial services industry, currently serving as the Director at Purple Wealth and Advisory Pty Ltd in Western Cape, South Africa.1 His career spans various roles in global business, investment management, and technology-driven financial solutions.

Professional Experience

Current Role: As the Director of Purple Wealth and Advisory Pty Ltd since June 2020, Kruger advises South African corporates on optimal international ownership structures and branches.1

Previous Positions:

• Co-Founder of Lima Capital LLC (Feb 2018 - Dec 2019): Kruger helped create a company focused on using machine-learning algorithms for managing investment solutions with minimal costs.1
• Co-Founder of Global Wealth and Insurance Solutions Pty Ltd (Sep 2017 - Dec 2019): He ran a consulting practice specializing in international financial solutions for the insurance and investments industries.1
• Managing Director at Sanlam Global Investment Solutions (May 2012 - Sep 2017): Kruger developed a global wealth management investment solution company, creating asset management structures and securing distribution across multiple regions.1

Expertise and Achievements

Kruger is known for his:

• Leadership in operations, machine-learning algorithms, and investment solutions management
• International business experience across South and North America, Switzerland, Channel Islands, the Middle East, and South Africa
• Success in building organizations from conception to profitable operations
• Expertise in creating technology-driven investment management solutions

During his tenure at Sanlam Global Investment Solutions, he achieved significant milestones, including:

• Founding a global balanced fund managed exclusively by machine learning, with an allocation of over $200 million USD
• Managing $1.5 billion USD in assets under administration
• Completing a major acquisition and integration in 2012
• Achieving break-even for the company in 20141

Education

Kruger has pursued continuous learning, including studying Artificial Intelligence at MIT Sloan School of Management from September to December 2017.1

Jacobus G (Cobus) Kruger's diverse experience and expertise in global finance, technology-driven investments, and business leadership make him a notable figure in the financial services industry.