Michael is a decisive and driven leader with global experience in building and scaling businesses across diverse sectors. Over the past three decades, he has led companies through expansion, M&A, and restructuring in private equity-backed, listed, and family-owned ventures. 

As Founder of Loxworth Capital, he focuses on identifying entrepreneurial opportunities and structuring deals that are commercially sound, fast-moving, and built for long-term value. He brings energy, clarity, and an action-oriented mindset to every project — expecting the same commitment and intensity from those around him. 

Michael has launched and supported ventures across South Africa, Namibia, Europe, and the USA, including start-ups, growth companies, and real estate investments. He plays a central role in shaping strategy and driving performance across the Loxworth portfolio. 

Known for his loyalty and investment in people, Michael leads with purpose and pace — ensuring that the businesses he backs are not only successful but built on trust, accountability, and shared ambition.

Majed Al Dossary is the Vice President of Raiz Group and holds an MBA along with a BSc in Computer Engineering. He spent 25 years at Saudi Aramco, where he held various leadership roles and built a strong reputation for delivering results and ensuring consistently high levels of client satisfaction. 

After leaving Aramco, Majed founded Raiz Group, bringing his technical expertise, operational insight, and values into the private sector. Under his leadership, the group has expanded internationally, establishing a reliable network of support services across industries including oil and gas, real estate, medical, and agriculture. 

He strongly believes in earning and maintaining clients’ trust by providing highly competent services with dedication and professionalism — an ethos that guides the group’s operations. 

Majed is known for his commitment to integrity, long-term partnerships, and strategic growth. He continues to shape Raiz Group’s direction with a sharp focus on sustainable growth, resilient business models, and delivering lasting value for clients.

Evaristus is a dynamic leader, strategist, and entrepreneur with decades of experience in executive leadership, business development, and agriculture. He is the founder of CRJ Farming and manages thriving mixed-use farms in Namibia’s Otjozondjupa Region, integrating livestock, horticulture, and biomass innovation with a strong focus on sustainability. 

He plays a pivotal role in building scalable, future-fit businesses and guiding transformational projects across Namibia and beyond. With deep insight into operations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic growth, Evaristus advises across agriculture, education, and investment sectors — connecting policy, practice, and profitability. 

In addition to his business leadership, Evaristus contributes to academia through part-time lecturing in politics and administration, drawing from his experience at the intersection of governance, entrepreneurship, and rural development. 

Above all, he is known for his integrity, clarity of vision, and unwavering commitment to impact — qualities that continue to inspire teams and transform communities.​

Rachelle Smith is the Financial Director at Loxworth and a qualified Chartered Accountant (SA), overseeing financial strategy and controls across a growing portfolio of businesses in Southern Africa and beyond. With over a decade of experience in the manufacturing and project sectors, she has developed a reputation for building robust financial systems that support growth while managing risk. 

Rachelle plays a central role in aligning financial operations with business strategy, ensuring effective capital allocation, cost control, and operational agility across multiple entities. She has led the automation of manual processes, resulting in greater transparency, productivity gains, and meaningful cost savings. 

Her current focus includes refining operating procedures to improve margins, drive sustainable revenue growth, and strengthen group-wide profitability. Rachelle’s disciplined, tech-enabled approach is underpinned by a strong commitment to ethical and socially responsible business practices. 

She is valued for her sharp analytical thinking, steady leadership, and ability to navigate complexity without losing sight of long-term value.

Sebastian is a passionate entrepreneur and the co-founder of Juce, a modern fragrance brand focused on originality, accessibility, and bold identity. He leads the development of scalable products that balance creative storytelling with commercial viability — ensuring each fragrance connects with a new generation of consumers. 

With a background in Business Commerce and practical experience managing large commercial properties, Sebastian brings operational focus and strategic clarity to every venture. His early career in launching hospitality businesses gave him a strong foundation in brand-building, customer experience, and attention to detail — skills he now channels into the fast-paced consumer goods space. 

At Juce, Sebastian oversees everything from product development and packaging design to sourcing, pricing, and market strategy. He is deeply involved in shaping the customer journey and building a brand that feels fresh, inclusive, and culturally relevant. 

His hands-on approach, creative eye, and relentless energy continue to drive Juce’s growth as a brand that stands out in a crowded market.

Gabrielle is a seasoned logistics professional with over two decades of experience in cost management, logistics, and supply chain operations. She has held progressively senior roles across industries including correctional services, mining, and oil and gas, consistently contributing to improved efficiency and operational performance. 

As a logistics leader, Gabrielle has optimised inventory levels, consolidated transport operations, and streamlined warehouse costing and management systems. Her broad experience has given her a clear understanding of the critical role logistics plays in achieving business objectives and supporting effective operations. 

Beyond logistics, Gabrielle has also overseen sales teams, managed contracts, and supported project execution — demonstrating versatility and a strong commercial focus. She brings a practical, solutions-driven approach to every challenge, with a focus on efficiency and results. 

Known for her commitment to excellence, Gabrielle leverages her skills to drive operational success and business growth. Her hands-on style and strategic mindset make her a valued leader across the supply chain.

Amogelang is the Group Financial Controller and Strategist, contributing financial insight and commercial understanding across the business. A graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand, she completed her Chartered Accountancy articles at a Big Four audit firm. With experience across sectors including energy, mining, technology, hospitality, and financial services, she is well-equipped to handle the financial intricacies of a growing and dynamic organisation. 

She also brings a strong sense of social purpose, actively supporting initiatives that promote community development and empowerment. Amogelang believes that financial success should be a catalyst for positive change and integrates this ethos into her professional life. 

With a thoughtful blend of technical skill, purpose, and determination, she sets an example of how young professionals can achieve excellence while contributing meaningfully to society.

As the Head of Marketing and Research, Marion leverages her analytical mindset and strategic thinking to drive business growth and enhance brand visibility. With over a decade of working closely with cross-functional teams across the United States, Middle East, Europe, and Southern Africa, she values the power of collaboration. 

Marion’s keen eye for detail and understanding of identifying and analysing market trends play a pivotal role in conducting thorough due diligence and research on potential investments and growth opportunities for Loxworth. Her passion for creative storytelling, together with her collaborative, inter-disciplinary approach, are instrumental in designing and implementing compelling marketing strategies. 

Marion holds a Master’s degree in Translation and Editing from Stellenbosch University, and she has completed various international short courses in open-source intelligence and advanced research techniques.

With over 40 years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain management, Gene currently oversees all on-site operations at Namibia Berries. His primary focus is on ensuring full compliance with health, safety, quality, and traceability standards across all areas of the business. 

Gene also supports the implementation of sustainability and community-focused initiatives, and driving responsible practices in the farm operations. He contributes to strategic capital expenditure planning and feasibility assessments, identifying opportunities for long-term cost savings and efficiency improvements. 

His global background includes running factories in South Africa and the United States, leading process improvements, introducing new technologies, and supporting operational restructuring across multiple sectors. Gene brings a structured, solutions-oriented approach that strengthens compliance, supports responsible growth, and reinforces Loxworth’s commitment to both people and performance.

Nico is a skilled Full-Stack Web Developer, specialising in both web and mobile development. He is proficient in a broad range of programming languages and tools, including Delphi, .NET, HTML5, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, MySQL, Webflow, jQuery, and Shopify. His expertise spans from designing visually engaging front-end interfaces to building robust back-end systems. 

At Loxworth, Nico has designed and developed interactive digital platforms that turn complex brand and business ideas — like personalised fragrance journeys, payment models, and e-commerce flows — into smooth, intuitive experiences for end users. 

He is also a driving force behind Loxworth’s adoption of AI technologies. Nico single-handedly built and trained the AI bot for the Juce platform — defining its tone, dialogue, and functionality to reflect the brand’s identity while delivering real user value. He also created a custom mini-game to support client engagement, showcasing his creativity and problem-solving skills. 

Nico’s blend of technical expertise and product thinking continues to elevate digital innovation across the group.

Ryan serves as the Remote IT Support at Loxworth, bringing a wealth of technical expertise and a proactive approach to problem-solving to the team. With a strong background in IT support, he is dedicated to ensuring seamless and efficient operations across all digital platforms.

He specialises in managing server infrastructures and ensuring secure and reliable access to data and collaboration tools for the entire organisation. Ryan's dedication to continuous learning and improvement makes him a valuable asset to the Loxworth team, always striving to stay ahead of technological trends and implement best practices.

With his blend of technical acumen and a commitment to excellence, he plays a crucial role in maintaining Loxworth's digital backbone, ensuring smooth operations and supporting the company's growth and success.

Ashleigh plays a key role in supporting the development and visual identity of Juce, working closely with the co-founder to shape the brand’s creative direction and product experience. With a background in 3D design and rendering, she brings ideas to life across residential, commercial, and consumer product design spaces. 

At Juce, Ashleigh is responsible for concept visualisation, packaging mock-ups, and pre-launch visuals that capture the emotion and energy behind each product. Her work bridges the gap between creative vision and real-world execution — ensuring that design choices resonate with the brand and its audience. 

Passionate about storytelling through design, Ashleigh uses pre- and post-production tools to create immersive, emotive experiences. Her attention to detail, adaptability, and collaborative approach make her a valuable part of the team driving Juce’s distinctive look and feel.