Johan Fourie

Background

About Johan Fourie

Johan started his career in the motor industry and, from where in 2005, he entered the rental finance industry when he started with Merchant West Asset Finance. He joined Centrafin in 2008 as Financial Manager. In 2010, he was promoted to Financial Director, shortly before Centrafin was taken over by Pinnacle Technology Holdings Ltd (now Alviva Holdings Ltd) in 2010. In the 15 years with Centrafin Johan has successfully raised over R1.6 billion in funding for Centrafin, pivotal to the phenomenal growth of the Business. The 7-year-old Securitization vehicle provides sustainable funding, enabling growth for the Business, from R350 million to R1.3 billion in approved facilities with multiple funders over the years. Since being promoted to COO in 2022 various departments now report to him with strategy implementation being a key focus. More info about Centrafin: We are a specialist principal asset finance business. We believe in putting in a concerted effort to learn how our client's business works, what they need from an equipment finance perspective and consequently endeavour to accommodate their needs. We go the extra mile with our service and expertise. This will be achieved through the delivery of services that are distinctly: Rapid, Reliable, and Responsive. Benefits you receive from us: 1. We are willing and able to finance software for qualifying clients. We are a principal funder with a 20-year equipment finance track record 3. 24-hour turnaround time on application feedback 4. We understand your business and your transactions 5. Flexible deal structures and payment terms 6. Fully comprehensive insurance cover available 7. Escalations on payments to meet cash flow requirements 8. Appetite to finance a wider range of asset classes when compared to the traditional banks Assets we Finance: 1. Office Automation 2. Security & Surveillance 3. Audio Visual 4. Manufacturing Equipment 5. Commercial Vehicles 6. Medical Equipment 7. Material Handling Equipment 8. Renewable Energy Solutions 9. Construction and Mining / Yellow Metal 10. Plant and Equipment 11. Power Generation 12. IT Hardware & Software Centrafin's Story: Centrafin commenced operations in October 2002 as an independent financial intermediary in the operating rental market. In June of 2010, Alviva Holdings Ltd acquired 51% shareholding in the company and in March 2012 Centrafin became a full subsidiary of the group. Since then, Centrafin has transformed from being a broker to a primary funder, carrying its own in-house finance and debtors’ book.