Kasief Isaacs Appointed CEO of Creation Capital to Drive Growth and Innovation
Creation Capital has appointed Kasief Isaacs as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2025. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, particularly in private markets, Isaacs brings significant expertise to the role. He has spent a decade focused on private credit, infrastructure, and development investments across global markets. Isaacs is a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) and a recognized speaker and media commentator, previously leading the private markets division at Mergence Investment Managers.
Before joining Creation Capital, Isaacs led a portfolio of approximately R4.5 billion in assets at Mergence, spanning South Africa, Namibia, and Lesotho. He has a strong track record in renewable energy, having previously directed PwC’s renewable energy practice, overseeing numerous projects under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). His diverse experience spans water, clean energy, digital infrastructure, and affordable housing sectors.
Isaacs expressed enthusiasm for joining Creation Capital, emphasizing his vision to elevate the company by scaling its existing products and launching a new infrastructure credit fund. He highlighted the importance of growth while maintaining the company’s commitment to responsible stewardship of investor capital. Creation Capital, known for its specialization in private credit, aims to provide institutional investors with alternative investment opportunities that offer predictable yields, downside protection, and portfolio diversification.
Heinrich Odendaal, the founding CEO of Creation Capital, will transition to the role of Deputy Chairman of the Board, ensuring continuity within the organization. Under Odendaal’s leadership, the company has successfully deployed R4 billion in finance transactions, supporting thousands of jobs and making a significant impact on South Africa’s economy. He will continue working closely with Isaacs during the transition period to help preserve the firm’s institutional knowledge and growth trajectory.
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