Kenny Setzin

Background

About Kenny Setzin

I'm the founder and executive chairman of the DIH group, an investment holding company with interests in financial services and mining. I'm responsible for deal origination; negotiations; valuations; deal-structuring; capital raising; and post-investment value-enhancement. DIH group is a long-term strategic partner in its investee companies, focused on creating long-term, sustainable value for all stakeholders. Prior to the formation of DIH group, I was an Executive Director of New Africa Investments Limited (Nail), the premier listed BEE investment holding company, which had a market capitalization of over R10 billion. The Group’s diverse portfolio of assets ranged from financial services, media, information technology, car rental, etc. During my tenure at Nail, I assumed different leadership roles which included reviewing the Group’s shareholding structure; and defining the Group’s strategy and business model in delivering enhanced shareholder value. In the delisting of Nail, and subsequent asset disposal, I led the process, and in this capacity, oversaw a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in negotiating, managing and evaluating the much-publicized bid for Nail, which unlocked significant value for Nail shareholders.