Our team

Meet the VEGA Asset Management team—a group of dedicated investment professionals with a passion for building long-term wealth through thoughtful, strategic investment planning. With decades of combined experience, we pride ourselves on delivering personalised service and tailored solutions to high net worth individuals (HNWI).
Our team’s expertise spans across various sectors and market conditions, enabling us to identify opportunities for growth while managing risk with precision. At VEGA, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation, working together to help you achieve your investment goals with confidence.

Our team

Meet the VEGA Asset Management team—a group of dedicated investment professionals with a passion for building long-term wealth through thoughtful, strategic investment planning. With decades of combined experience, we pride ourselves on delivering personalised service and tailored solutions to high net worth individuals (HNWI).
Our team’s expertise spans across various sectors and market conditions, enabling us to identify opportunities for growth while managing risk with precision. At VEGA, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation, working together to help you achieve your investment goals with confidence.

Navigating your investment horizon with our professionals

Francois du Plessis, CFP

Managing Director

Francois du Plessis, CFP® - VEGA Asset Management

Qualifications

  • BCom (Hons) Investment Management
  • BCom (Hons) Financial Planning
  • MCom (Investment Management)
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Memberships

  • South African Institute of Stockbrokers (SAIS)
  • Investment Analysts Society of South Africa (IASSA)
  • Financial Planning Institute (FPI)

Experience

  • VEGA Asset Management (2005 – present)
  • PSG Securities (1999 – 2005)
  • BoE Natwest Stockbrokers (1996 – 1999)
  • Frankel Pollak Stockbrokers (1994 – 1996)
  • First National Trust (1992 – 1994)

Miscellaneous

  • Loves animals, reads history and collects art

Louis Storm, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Louis Storm, CFA® - VEGA Asset Management

Qualifications

  • BCom (Hons) Investment Management
  • Charted Financial Analyst (CFA)

Memberships

  • Investment Analyst Society of South Africa (IASSA)
  • CFA Institute

Experience

  • VEGA Asset Management (2018 – present)

Miscellaneous

  • Enjoy all sports and outdoor activities.

Louis Storm, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Louis Storm, CFA® - VEGA Asset Management

Qualifications

  • BCom (Hons) Investment Management
  • Charted Financial Analyst (CFA)

Memberships

  • Investment Analyst Society of South Africa (IASSA)
  • CFA Institute

Experience

  • VEGA Asset Management (2018 – present)

Miscellaneous

  • Enjoy all sports and outdoor activities.

Abrie Smit

Portfolio Manager

Abrie Smit - VEGA Asset Management

Qualifications

  • BCom (Hons) Investment Management
  • CFA level 3 candidate

Experience

  • VEGA Asset Management (2019 – present)

Miscellaneous

  • Passionate cook and enjoy playing all sports

Abrie Smit

Portfolio Manager

Abrie Smit - VEGA Asset Management

Qualifications

  • BCom (Hons) Investment Management
  • CFA level 3 candidate

Experience

  • VEGA Asset Management (2019 – present)

Miscellaneous

  • Passionate cook and enjoy playing all sports
Coen Bester

Coen Bester

Non-Executive Director

Qualifications

  • BSc Eng (University of Stellenbosch)
  • BSc Eng Hons (University of North West)
  • MBA (University of Pretoria)
  • OPM (Harvard Business School)
  • PG Dip  Futures Studies (University of Stellenbosch)
  • PhD Industrial Engineering (University of Stellenbosch)

Directorships

  • Alphawave Holdings (Pty) Ltd
  • Alaris Holdings Ltd
  • ebTax (Pty) Ltd

Experience

Coen is a seasoned businessman and serial entrepreneur, having successfully run his own high-tech venture, which he later sold. He has studied and taught leadership to various corporate clients. He is the author of “Live & Lead: Discover Your Personal and Organisational Guidancy System”, which was published in 2012. He is the CEO and owner of BrainWorks, a management consulting company. He also teaches Entrepreneurship on postgraduate level.

Matie von Wielligh

Matie von Wielligh

Non-Executive Chairman

Qualifications

  • BSc (Mech. Eng.)
  • MBA (University of Stellenbosch)
  • Stanford Executive Programme (Stanford, USA)

Directorships

  • Various private companies

Experience

Matie has almost 50 years of engineering and business experience and currently consults on business strategy, new business development, project management, business improvement, and leadership development. He previously held senior management positions at Iscor Mining and Kumba Resources before becoming managing director of Sishen Iron Ore Company.

Matie served on various boards as executive and non-executive directors during his career. Matie served as non-executive chairman of Afrimat Limited since its listing in 2007 till retirement in mid-2022

Matie also serves on various private company boards as a non-executive director/chairman.

Adrian Storm

Offshore Structuring Specialist

Qualifications

  • BCom (Computer Science)
  • MBL (Masters in Business Leadership)

Experience

  • VEGA Asset Management (2024 – present)
  • Storm Capital Limited (Mauritius) (2022 – present)
  • 15 years’ experience in Offshore Structures and international equities markets
  • 30 years’ experience as businessman and entrepreneur in retail, agriculture, property and finance

Miscellaneous

  • Enthusiast of motorcycles and outdoor adventures