About us.
RetireDirect exists to help South Africans get better value from their retirement savings.
Our founders, frustrated by the layers of cost and complexity in the industry, set out to build something simpler, smarter, and more transparent.
Our People
We’re a team of financial professionals who believe retirees deserve better. We combine decades of experience in investment management, retirement strategy, digital platforms, and client service.
What we share is a commitment to clarity, value, and real outcomes.
Leadership
Head of Operations, Risk & Compliance
Razina Gareeb
Razina has over a decade of experience in wealth management operations and compliance. She’s known for her problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and effective leadership in client service and administrative excellence.
Chairman of the Board
Eugene Maree
Eugene is a pioneer in digital wealth solutions. He’s held leadership roles at a top-five merchant bank, a major South African asset manager, and a leading life insurer. He developed award-winning technology platforms that have been recognised internationally, including Africa’s Best Technology Platform by Euromoney in 2017 and 2018.
Co-Founder & CEO
Chris Oosthuizen
Chris brings experience from both tech startups and traditional financial services. A passionate advocate for financial transparency, he leads RetireDirect with a focus on combining innovation with real-world retirement planning.
Digital & Support Team
Head of Digital Systems
Fiona Butler
Fiona leads our platform architecture, ensuring usability, security, and technical integrations. With over a decade of experience in financial tech, she’s focused on making digital tools intuitive and aligned with our values of clarity and trust.
Client Liaison
Joshua Green
Joshua is an ambitious and client-focused professional known for his drive and adaptability. He supports users throughout their journey with us, offering reliable guidance and friendly service.
Operations Associate
Sibongile Nombembe
Sibongile brings intellectual curiosity and a collaborative spirit to the team. She supports daily operations and contributes to a culture of excellence and reliability.
Investment Committee at Harbour Wealth
Investment Consultant
George Brits
George holds a PhD in physics and an MBA. He led investment teams at Investec, Guinness Flight, Stanlib, and Macquarie, where he rebuilt and led research and strategy functions. Now a consultant, he brings rigorous insight to fund selection and portfolio design.
Head of Investment Committee
Skye Kelly
Skye has experience in both local and offshore markets. She combines wealth management with investment research, supporting strategy design that meets diverse client needs.
Committee Member
Sean Quigley
Sean is a CFP® professional with a background in economics. He helped build Harbour Wealth from the ground up, and today focuses on bespoke financial planning and client-centric solutions.
Committee Member
Eben Visser
Eben is a qualified investment analyst with a BCom Honours in Investment Management. Passionate about strategy and relationship-building, he supports the investment team with research and data-driven insights.
Chief Investment Officer
Eugene Maree
As CIO, Eugene specialises in designing model portfolios that blend active, passive, and structured products. His technical depth and strategic vision underpin the investment approach at RetireDirect.
Our values.
Our clients care about outcomes. But they also deserve to know how we work, and what we stand for. Here’s how we do business…
Respect
We communicate openly and respectfully. We value different perspectives and work to create an environment where everyone is heard.
Integrity
We’re honest, transparent, and accountable. We handle personal and financial information with care and discretion.
Responsibility
We take ownership of our work and decisions. We’re proactive, reliable, and always focused on doing what’s right for the client.
Professionalism
We stay curious, open to feedback, and focused on delivering great work. We improve constantly and invest in our development.
Collaboration
We work as a team, support each other, and recognise effort and results. Success is shared.
Inspiration
We work with honesty, empathy, and humility. We believe in being real, and in creating space for others to do the same.