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The DNI group is a niche investment company in the retail, telecommunications, distribution and technology sectors with a specific focus on increasing their already substantial national stake-holding in those areas of commerce. The fundamental resources of DNI are in our highly competent team. We leverage our well-established market position, expertise, and professional knowledge of the cellular and technology industries, to offer solutions from strategic planning down to retail level.
The group focuses on investments in complementary businesses such as:
- sim card / starter pack distribution,
- airtime and value added services,
- handset distribution,
- technology
Many of the underlying businesses have their own management teams who typically have a level of shareholding and/or long-term incentives to create strong alignment to the growth of the group
Meet the Executives
Andrew Dunn
CEO
CEO
Andrew Dunn has over 25 years experience in all areas of business development and Private Equity, from establishing and scaling companies to structuring and managing business investments.
David Smaldon
COO
COO
With a strong skills set in financial management at every level, Dave began his career at Super Group. Joining DNI in 2007 as the Group CFO, Dave has recently been appointed as the Group COO.
Niven Shaw
CFO
CFO
Niven began his DNI journey in 2017 as Financial Manager for M4JAM, a subsidiary of DNI. In April 2019, Niven’s expertise and successful track record made him the perfect candidate to become DNI’s Group CFO.
Liam Heinzelmann
Group Legal Counsel
After a successful career with Werksman Attorneys where he advised on mergers & acquisitions, mining transactions, listings on the JSE and more, Liam joined DNI in 2020 as the Group’s Legal Counsel.
Revathi Seunarain
Group HR
Revathi has over 10 years of experience in HR Management. Having worked in a diverse range of industries, Revathi joined the DNI family in 2014 and today heads up HR for the DNI Group
Ziyaad Manie
Executive Head Mergers & Acquisitions
Ziyaad is new to the DNI Team, having joined in January 2020. In the short amount of time he has been with us, Ziyaad has managed to source new investors, execute a significant acquisition and facilitate a noteworthy sale to a new BEE shareholder.