Our forex team

Andrew grew up in South Africa, where he was schooled at Michaelhouse after which he completed his education at the University of Stellenbosch.

He served as an officer in the South African Navy before completing his management training with the McCarthy Group.

He established a company that facilitated the investment of UK client money into the emerging South African property market. He successfully sold his interests before being appointed to head up Sable International's forex team.

Andrew is a keen sailor who has competed internationally and spends many weekends away either sailing or enjoying the outdoors with his wife and two children.

Tim has 25 years of work experience, including at the likes of Price Waterhouse Coopers, Combined Motor Holdings, BoE, Ernst & Young, JD Edwards in South Africa, Deutsche Bank and 1^st Contact Forex in London.

He started an online forex business in London before returning to South Africa. He then joined FX Capital, growing the business to annual trade in excess of R4 billion per annum.

In 2017, FX Capital merged with Sable International and Tim is now the director of Sable International’s South African forex business.

On weekends, Tim enjoys climbing mountains with his wife and two sons.

Gemma was raised and schooled in Cape Town, South Africa. She studied business management and computing before quickly being snapped up by Sable International.

Gemma holds the position of Forex Global Manager at Sable International, with a keen focus on customer service which she believes is what “separates us from the rest". She brings an outstanding enthusiasm, dedication and knowledge of the company to the role.

Gemma is happily stationed at Sable International’s Cape Town office with her team who take care in moving money around the world for their clients.

Outside of the office she enjoys travelling, spending time with family and wining and dining at Stellenbosch’s wine estates.

Sebastian completed his BComm (Hons) degree in Financial Risk Management at Stellenbosch University. With a keen interest in trading, he joined the forex team at Sable International.

Sebastian’s ambitious nature saw him climb the ranks from Broker to Senior Broker and later as a Forex Broker Manager. He has since shifted his focus to risk management, with a personal interest in the technological development in the crypto sphere.

In 2019, he obtained the FRM certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). He then moved into a Risk and Hedging Specialist role at Sable International.

Sebastian is passionate about hiking, trail running and photography. He often spends weekends exploring the expansive mountain ranges in and around the Cape Peninsula.

Shelley matriculated in Johannesburg and attended UNISA where she studied English and history of art and obtained a diploma in photo journalism.

After spending two years living and working in London, she joined Standard Bank in South Africa where she worked for over 20 years in various roles in global financial institutions and correspondent banking.

Shelley is the compliance officer at Sable International and is responsible for the implementation of anti-money laundering measures.

She loves belly dancing, hiking, swimming in the ocean and exploring the countryside.

Nicholas was born and raised in Kimberley, South Africa. He moved to Bloemfontein where he completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree with specialisation in investment management and banking at the University of the Free State. He is extremely interested in forex and the financial world. His hard work and fervent interest in forex and the financial realm have earned him the position as a Senior Forex Broker at Sable.

Beyond the trading desk, Nicholas's adventurous spirit shines through his love for spearfishing and freediving. Nicholas has also proudly represented his country in two barefoot water-skiing World Championships.

Justin studied at Stellenbosch University; attaining a BA in Geo Environmental studies and a Bcom Hons in Public Development Management.

Before joining Sable International, Justin worked as a junior development economist specialising in market research focusing on property and agriculture. 

He is currently a member of the global forex team, assisting clients with all their forex needs as a broker

In his personal life, Justin enjoys spending time with family and friends, swimming and a good book.

Keane was born and raised in Durban but moved to Cape Town to study finance at UCT after high school.

Fresh out of university, he joins Sable International as a forex broker Global Forex team. He is a dedicated and goal driven individual who is always up for the challenge and enjoys problem solving and driving innovation.

Outside of work he plays volleyball competitively and enjoys many other sports socially or training in the gym. 

Juliette grew up in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs and attended Reddam House Constantia before completing her Bachelor of Business Science in Economics at the University of Cape Town. She is now part of the Forex Global team, working as a Forex Broker Assistant.

When she’s not at work, Juliette enjoys spending time with friends, whether it’s exploring new restaurants or starting the day with a run and a coffee. A travel enthusiast, she recently spent two months in Europe escaping the winter after finishing her degree.

Kylie is Cape Town born and raised. She studied Office Management and Technology and then did short courses in HR Management and Property Management. She previously worked at 1C in the Tax Team many moons ago. She has 12 years of experience in the real estate, property management and short-term rental industry (predominantly managing Airbnb properties).

In her free time she spends time with her friends, family or on her own with a cheeky pup on a stroll on the greenbelt.

Carey grew up in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It was while managing two warehouses for Behr Hella, an international automotive company, that Carey took a keen interest in logistics. She went on to study logistics and procurement at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

During this time, she realised her passion for people and took an about-turn into marketing and sales, where she excelled.

Now living in London, Carey joined Sable International in 2013 and specialises in saving both individuals and companies money on their international money transfers.

In her free time, Carey frequents the gym, enjoys travelling and loves being outdoors.

Charmaine has 20 years’ banking experience, where she specialised in foreign exchange, international banking and trade finance. She is currently employed as a Forex Broker, and she manages the forex requirements of a portfolio of corporate clients, private individuals and brokers.

Charmaine has a National Diploma NQF6 in Financial Markets and Instruments (Academy of Financial Markets), a Diploma in Treasury Management and Trade Finance (Institute of Bankers), and a Certificate in Marketing (RAU University).

She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and travelling. She also plays social golf and enjoys swimming the Midmar Mile with her husband and teenage daughter.

Brenda has been a Forex Consultant in the Durban Office since March 2016. She has 25 years’ experience in project management and business management, in the event organising and office design industries. She completed her Bachelor of Social Science in Economics and Industrial Psychology at UKZN.

She specifically deals with the private individual clients and particularly enjoys the more challenging situations where the client is struggling to find a realistic solution to their offshore transfer requirements. Brenda also deals with inheritance payments, financial emigration and SARS tax clearances.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her three children.

Anita has a BComm degree and over 20 years work experience, 14 years of which she spent in the finance industry and eight years in foreign exchange, exchange control and cross-border payments. She has worked and travelled throughout Europe.

Anita successfully summited Mt Kilimanjaro and completed her first Cape Town Argus Cycle Tour in 2014.

Lynn was born and bred in George along the beautiful Garden Route. She has travelled extensively and has lived in Israel, the United Kingdom and Turkey. After she obtained a Certificate in Banking with Milpark Business School, she gained 18 years of banking experience at FNB George, Knysna and Tokai.

Lynn loves travelling, hiking, going to the gym and spending time with her family, especially her grown-up son. She joined Sable International from FX Capital as part of the merger between the two companies. She is currently employed in Client Relations for Policy Encashment in Sable International's South African Forex department.

Teri-Anne has 18 years of work experience.

She has previously worked at ABSA and at an immigration firm where she held the position of Key Account manager for private and corporate clients and ran the operations for the Namibian branch.

Before moving into the Forex broker role, she was a client relations consultant in the same forex team.

Teri-Anne enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children. 

Charlene has 23 years’ experience in the banking industry and has spent the last 12 years working in corporate and investment banking.

She joined Sable International in 2018 and is currently employed as a Forex Broker, managing corporate and private client portfolios at the Cape Town office.

Charlene enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

Kayla was born and raised in Cape Town. She attended Damelin College where she obtained her diploma in business management. She is currently in her final year, studying BCom at UNISA.

She has previously worked as an investment reporting administrator. She joined Sable international in 2021 as a Forex Administrator, and is now a Client Relations Consultant, where she assists with opening and monitoring new client accounts.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in the outdoors with family and friends.

Colleen was employed as an office manager within the building/insurance industry for over 17 years. 

She began her Sable International tenure as part of the South African Forex division and now specialises in deceased estates. 

She enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Micaela was born and raised in Durban. She attended UKZN where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Social Science (Psychology and Industrial Psychology). Thereafter she completed her honours at UNISA.

Before joining Sable she worked at Nedbank as an administrator for four years. She is currently a member of the South African forex team.

Outside of work she enjoys exploring and experiencing adventures. 

Divania Govender was born and raised in Durban. She is a recent graduate, completing her Bachelor of Commerce degree with majors in Finance and Economics at the University of KwaZulu Natal. She followed on completing her Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Finance degree at The University of KwaZulu Natal. 

She joins Sable International as a Forex Administrator in our South African Forex department in Durban.

She is a motivated and attentive individual who enjoys anything that challenges her thinking and pushes her out of my comfort zone.

Outside of work, she likes to watch series and movies, spending time with her family and friends. She also likes going on random drives exploring the country in a lot more detail. 

Originally from the charming town of KwaDukuza in KwaZulu-Natal, Keshini holds a BA in Psychology and Industrial Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Before joining Sable International as a Forex Administrator, she honed her skills at Exchange4free and as an Online ESL teacher.

Keshini is passionate about growing her career within Sable International and making a meaningful impact in the forex industry.

Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, baking and relaxing with her favourite TV shows.

Lawren is from Cape Town and matriculated in 2015 from Portland Secondary School in Mitchell's Plain.

Before starting at Sable International she worked at Old Mutual Finance for five years as a financial consultant. She is now a Client Relations Consultant at Sable International.

She loves summer is her favourite time of the year and she loves being in the kitchen and trying different dishes. She loves reading, watching documentaries, catching up with family and friends in her spare time and being a soccer mom on Saturdays. She also loves hiking and enjoying the outdoors.

Mishka matriculated in 2006 and holds an NQF5 qualification. She went straight into the finance world after her studies where she spent 14 years. Prior to joining Sable International she worked for a small engineering company for just under two years.

Her current role at Sable International is that of a Client Relations Consultant.

She loves spending time with her family outdoors, especially on the beach and walking on the promenade.

Kaylee was born and raised in Cape Town, where she attended Wynberg Girls’ High School. She later earned a BSocSci degree with majors in Psychology and Law, followed by an LLB from the University of Cape Town.

After completing her studies, Kaylee began her articles of clerkship at a small law firm in Cape Town. She was admitted as an attorney of the High Court in April 2024 and retained as an associate. She is excited to apply her legal expertise and skills to excel in her new role.

Outside of work, Kaylee is passionate about staying active. She enjoys playing squash and watching professional tournaments, as well as lifting weights at the gym and joining spin classes. She also loves running, whether solo or with a club, and has a marathon on her bucket list. A devoted cat lover, Kaylee has three rescue cats—two orange and one tabby—who bring her great joy.

Laurinda was born and raised in Cape Town. After completing high school she studied NQF Level 5 at Northlink College. She has 10 years of combined experience in customer services, emigration and foreign exchange.

She is the Forex Administrator - Team Lead in Sable International's South African Forex department where she assists with the onboarding, account opening as well as cross-border and local payments.

Outside of work she likes to binger watch series and loves spending time outdoors and travelling.

Caylin graduated from IQ Academy with a Diploma in Business Management in 2021. Before joining Sable International she worked for IDM Group as a Debt Counsellor for Debt Busters. Currently is a Forex Administrator in our South African Forex department.

Outside of work she enjoys going to the shooting range and reading books during her free time and on weekends.

Clarissa comes from a small town in Kwa-Zulu Natal. She completed her Bachelor of Commerce Degree at UKZN Westville and her Bachelor of Commerce Honours qualification from UNISA.

She was previously employed at Exchange4free. She is currently employed as a Forex Broker at Sable International, where she hopes to gain a lot of experience with balance of payments and trades.

Outside of work she loves to read thriller novels, scrap book and journal. 

Gary was born and raised in Johannesburg and has also lived in Somerset West in Cape Town and Los Angeles in the USA. He has 23 years’ work experience within local and international banks focussing on international corporate and individual banking and investment platforms.

Outside of work, Gary enjoys cycling and has successfully completed twelve 947 Cycle Challenges and eight Cape Town Cycle Tours in support of The Reach for a Dream Foundation. When not cycling, he takes educational outdoor trips with his two children and three foster children.