Our Team - Cartesian Capital

“Someone is sitting in the shade
today because someone planted
a tree a long time ago.”
Warren Buffett

At Cartesian, we believe in the power of a collaborative team to achieve exceptional financial outcomes.
Our dynamic and diverse team of skilled and qualified professionals, together with our service
partners, model holistic solutions for our clients.

Anthea Gardner

Founder, Managing Director Cartesian Capital

With visionary leadership, Cartesian Capital thrives. Their passion for mathematics and wealth management sets the tone for our client-centric approach.

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Tania Pringle

Wealth Manager, Managing Director, Cartesian Wealth & Advisory Cape Town, South Africa

Combining 38 years’ corporate experience and analytical knowledge with empathy, Tania will guide you toward financial clarity, ensuring your investments align with your life goals.

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Evan Jones

Independent Chair

Sitting on the Board of Directors, Evan brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Cartesian Capital in his role as Independent Chair.

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Wendy Funnell

Head of Marketing & Business Development

My career within the financial industry has been exceptionally rewarding, and through my various roles, I have gained invaluable experience and knowledge across trading, operations, business development, and marketing.

I pride myself on my communication skills and the ability to build long-lasting and meaningful relationships across the board. I am a confident leader who has successfully motivated and empowered teams to achieve consistently high-performance levels.

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Craig Williamson

Investment Committee Member

Craig Williamson is a chartered accountant by profession and has worked in the financial markets (foreign exchange, commodities and fixed income) industry for more than 25 years.

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Simbongile Nyangintsimbi

Quantitative Analyst and Assistant Fund Manager

Simbongile Nyangintsimbi is a dedicated and results-driven Quantitative Analyst with a high level of organisation, efficiency under pressure and love for tackling complex problems. Holding a BSc degree in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics from the University of Pretoria, she is currently serving as an Assistant Fund Manager, Quantitative & ESG Analyst at Cartesian Capital. Her role entails trade execution as well as portfolio construction and rebalancing.

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Antonio Senatore

Analyst and Assistant Fund Manager

Antonio Senatore is an analyst and assistant fund manager at Cartesian Capital. He holds a BCom Hons in Financial Management Sciences and a BCom in Investment Management from the University of Pretoria. His responsibilities include investment and credit analysis, macro-economic research, trading, and fund management. He also provides media commentary on financial markets.

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Kyle Coetze

Investment Analyst

Kyle Coertze is an Investment Analyst at Cartesian Capital, where he supports Anthea Gardner in managing Fixed Income Hedge Funds.

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Samantha Magaya

Fund Administrator

Samantha plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial services. Her key responsibilities include booking trades, meticulously checking reconciliations, preparing detailed reports, and providing exceptional client services.

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Martie Cronje

Executive Assistant

Martie Cronje brings over 30 years of exceptional Personal and Executive Assistant experience to the team, honed across diverse industries. As a seasoned virtual assistant and the founder of Complete Virtual Assistants, Martie has built a reputation for delivering high-level administrative support that allows business leaders to reclaim valuable time and focus on growth.

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