Terebinth Capital hires senior private debt manager

South African investment firm Terebinth Capital has hired Vukile Themba-Mketo as a senior portfolio manager for private debt.

Themba-Mketo joins from fellow South African asset manager Sanlam Investments, where she spent over 10 years working in private credit.

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“I’m excited to be continuing my work within private debt and to see how we can continue to use the asset class to make a meaningful impact in our country, while generating compelling returns for investors,” Themba-Mketo said in a company post on LinkedIn.

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During the course of her career, she has focussed on the nexus between private credit and impact investing.

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Terebinth Capital is a female-led, boutique investment manager which focuses on a fixed income and enhanced income strategies.