Management Team
Nokwanda Malevu
Chief Executive Officer
Management executive with over 30 years of experience and leadership in Development Finance, Impact investing, private equity, Fund management and Small Business Finance and Capacity building, in various public and private sectors of the economy. Extensive experience in leading and managing due diligence teams, portfolio monitoring, ESG support and post investment management.
- Phone:082 658 2451
- Email:Nokwanda@kulafin.co.za
Evelyn Leopold‑George
Chief Portfolio Officer
15+ years in development finance and fund operations (IDC; National Treasury/GTAC). Managed a R144m Innovation Fund; chaired disbursements recommending R1bn+; structured R3bn+ in projects with significant blended‑finance match. Strengths: portfolio construction, fund process design, due diligence, monitoring, and stakeholder management.
- Email:eve@kulafin.co.za
Paballo Vilakazi
Co-operative Development and Agriculture Specialist
15+ years in Developmental Finance and banking; delivered R500m+ in funding solutions; improved approval speed and reduced NPLs through risk frameworks. Developed innovative funding models tailored for SME growth in under-served sectors. Well versed in financial and non-financial support initiatives to agricultural co-operatives and farming groups.
- Email:paballo@kulafin.co.za
Edward Muiruri
Chief Executive Officer
Over 20 years of experience in financial advisory services, and enterprise risk management. Expertise in leading teams, incorporating innovation in processes, data mining, and revenue optimization. Responsible for compliance and maintain the control framework that allows KulaFin to operate seamlessly.
- Phone:072 479 0874
- Email:edward@kulafin.co.za