The people

Leadership with
purpose.

Our leadership team brings deep expertise in gaming, finance, regulation, operations and business development.

The Goldrush Group executive & boardCentre: Tshego Sefolo, Chairman
Tshego Sefolo, Chairman

Tshego Sefolo

Chairman

Founder and CEO of Agile Capital, qualified Chartered Accountant and MBA graduate.

Mergan Naidoo, Chief Executive Officer

Mergan Naidoo

Chief Executive Officer

A CA(SA) who led the consolidation and growth of the Goldrush Group of Companies.

Michael Nurick, Chief Financial Officer

Michael Nurick

Chief Financial Officer

A CA(SA) with senior financial leadership experience across healthcare and gaming.

Paulo Moreira, Group Chief Information Officer

Paulo Moreira

Group Chief Information Officer

An international gaming IT leader with over 26 years of experience in technology strategy, cybersecurity and digital transformation.

Sundri Padayachee, CEO: LPM Route Operations

Sundri Padayachee

CEO: LPM Route Operations

A gaming operations leader with extensive internal audit, compliance and community experience.

Dwain Powell, CEO: Online Operations

Dwain Powell

CEO: Online Operations

Leads the Group’s online betting and gaming operations across its digital brands.

Lebogang Ndadana, CEO: National Lottery Operations

Lebogang Ndadana

CEO: National Lottery Operations

A seasoned finance specialist with expertise in strategy, risk assessment and regulatory compliance.

Katleho Thejane, CEO: Bingo & Casinos

Katleho Thejane

CEO: Bingo & Casinos

An experienced legal, security and business leader heading the Group’s Bingo division.

Naren Pillay, CEO: Retail Sports Betting

Naren Pillay

CEO: Retail Sports Betting

A sports betting executive with extensive national retail and operational experience.

Allan Scott, Business Development Director

Allan Scott

Business Development Director

A founding director with extensive expertise in gaming technology, licensing and development.

Ray Hipkin, Non-Executive Director

Ray Hipkin

Non-Executive Director

A pioneering bingo and limited payout machine authority with decades of industry experience.

Jan van Niekerk, Non-Executive Director

Jan van Niekerk

Non-Executive Director

An actuary, Chartered Financial Analyst and experienced investment executive.