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Anthony brings over four decades of leadership in retirement fund management to his dual roles as Chief Executive and Principal Officer of the SABC Pension Fund and also the SABC Medical Scheme, positions he has held concurrently for 26 years. After serving Articles he began his career at Eskom, serving as Audit Manager: Special Projects before moving into retirement fund administration as Investment Administration Manager at the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund. A Chartered Accountant (SA), Anthony combines technical expertise with a passion for communication and member engagement. He coined the Fund and Scheme mottos “On Your Pulse” and “Friends for Life”, which continue to guide his leadership philosophy. Anthony’s contributions have been recognised through numerous local and international awards for Retirement Fund Communication, Investment Practices, Governance and Ethics. Among these are two Gold Quills and a Silver Quill from the International Association of Business Communicators in New York, and the title Maverick of the Year at the World Pensions Summit in London in 2017. Over the course of his career, he has received more than 70 awards, underscoring a sustained impact on the retirement fund industry. He is a Certified Principal Executive Officer and a past Vice President of the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA). Anthony has also served as a moderator and judge on international awards programmes and on the IRFA judging panel, contributing his expertise to the recognition and advancement of best practices in governance, ethics, and communication. Anthony believes that beyond financial performance, a retirement fund’s greatest contribution is ensuring members — especially pensioners — feel respected, valued and cared for in their later years. Under his leadership, the SABC Pension Fund and Medical Scheme have consistently achieved high reputational indices in structured annual research projects, reflecting a culture of personal communication and member focused initiatives. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Anthony is a proud father and grandfather, with his son and two young grandsons living in Portugal. His daughter was sadly taken too soon, a loss that deepened his appreciation for family and resilience. At home he shares his life with his long term partner Lee and a lively household of dachshunds and a Labrador. Despite notable external recognition, Anthony acknowledges that success is ultimately transient. He emphasizes instead that his journey began from humble roots and continues to be guided by the belief that life’s true value lies in family and enduring friendships — a principle that shapes both his leadership and his personal life. Today, as he continues to lead the SABC Pension Fund and Medical Scheme and hopes to contribute to the broader retirement fund community through IRFA, he remains committed to ensuring that members and pensioners are not only financially secure but also feel valued and cared for.