Turner named Head of Africa for Hawksford
24 March 2025 South Africa
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Simon Turner has become Hawksford's head of Africa, as part of the firm's goal to support African investment.
In his new role Turner will be based in Cape Town, where he will lead and oversee the development of Hawksford's delivery capabilities across key African markets, as well as inbound and outbound investment flows.
Turner joins the company from Turner & Co, where he was founder and CEO of his own strategic advisory firm specialising in financing and market expansion. He brings a wealth of experience in private equity and business restructuring, within roles spanning South Africa, the UK, and Europe.
Daniel Hainsworth, head of corporate at Hawksford, comments: "Simon adds a critical footprint for us in South Africa and brings hugely valuable expertise and experience to ensure we can continue to enhance our proposition to fully support the evolving needs of clients.”
Turner adds: "Supporting Hawksford’s growth in the dynamic and fast-moving African market presents an exciting opportunity and I look forward to working with my new colleagues across our global network."
In his new role Turner will be based in Cape Town, where he will lead and oversee the development of Hawksford's delivery capabilities across key African markets, as well as inbound and outbound investment flows.
Turner joins the company from Turner & Co, where he was founder and CEO of his own strategic advisory firm specialising in financing and market expansion. He brings a wealth of experience in private equity and business restructuring, within roles spanning South Africa, the UK, and Europe.
Daniel Hainsworth, head of corporate at Hawksford, comments: "Simon adds a critical footprint for us in South Africa and brings hugely valuable expertise and experience to ensure we can continue to enhance our proposition to fully support the evolving needs of clients.”
Turner adds: "Supporting Hawksford’s growth in the dynamic and fast-moving African market presents an exciting opportunity and I look forward to working with my new colleagues across our global network."
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