Tersia is a Chartered Accountant, completing her articles with Deloitte. She later obtained her MBA from the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, where her research was completed with a focus on impact investing. She has more than 15 years of experience in capital markets, focusing primarily on the equity capital markets (ECM) in the listed environment. This tenure includes advisory and regulatory functions at the JSE Limited and the Cape Town Stock Exchange. Tersia joined Gaia in 2022, contributing her skills related to corporate law, corporate finance, capital markets and sustainable finance and currently serves as the impact reporting officer.

Marius has more than 20 years of experience in Nordic investment banking. He started as a Trainee at Union Bank of Norway in 1994. After that, he spent 17 years as an Investment Banker within the Foreign Exchange, Interest Rates, Commodities and Investment division of DNB Markets. After completing his Masters degree with a focus on sub-Sahara African banking and asset management in 2007-08, living in South Africa 2008-09, Marius took a passionate step away from traditional investment banking into the African ecosystem, becoming an Investment Consultant for Foord Asset Management in the Nordics. Marius has since 2017 been responsible for Gaia’s European presence from Oslo, facilitating and providing ongoing support to Nordic and European institutional investors wishing to take part in the African growth and sustainable development narrative. Marius heads-up the Gaia’s Nordic branch office in Oslo, Norway and is the Partnership & Relationship Manager for Gaia in Europe.

With more than 17 years of hands-on experience in Administration and Operational services, Giselle is our trusted Bid Management and Contractual Administrational Management specialist. Giselle is a member of the digital infrastructure team, working alongside the Portfolio Managers and Chief of Operations caretaking the services of our middle office.

She holds a Certificate in Business Management from University of Stellenbosch, and we support her educational journey towards her Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree. Giselle onboarded Gaia in 2023.

Justine is a dedicated sales and marketing specialist with exceptional leadership skills. She leverages proven methods and cutting-edge technology to optimize processes and drive operational efficiency. With a versatile background in B2B and B2C environments, Justine has been able to tailor marketing strategies to meet the needs of Gaia Fibonacci Fibre. Her unwavering work ethic and effective communication inspire her teams to excel. By staying ahead of industry trends and embracing innovation, Justine adds a competitive edge and fuels business growth. She continues to make a significant impact in sales and marketing, driving success for her teams and organisations.