our team

Before starting Laurium Capital in 2008, Murray was CEO of Deutsche Bank South Africa for 3 years. During his 9 years prior to his role as CEO, Murray held various positions at Deutsche SA, including: Head of Global Markets (Debt and Equity) and Head of Research. During his tenure, Deutsche Bank held top ratings across all areas. Prior to Deutsche Bank, Murray was a Partner and industrial analyst with Ivor Jones Roy and Co. Murray holds a CA(SA) and CFA.

Before moving back to South Africa to start Laurium Capital with Murray Winckler, he worked for Deutsche Bank (London) and was responsible for strategic equity structuring in Africa (including SA), the Middle East, and Central Europe. He worked for Deutsche Securities SA before moving to London, and was responsible for equity structuring and derivatives in the equities business, and a member of the equities executive committee. Prior to the structuring side of the business, he was an equity analyst, rated number 1 or 2 in Financial Mail in several sectors each year from 2000. Gavin holds a CA(SA) and CFA.

Mark joined Laurium Capital in March 2011 as Chief Operating Officer. Before this, he worked for the Aveng Group where he assumed roles in financial management and corporate finance. Mark spent time in Bermuda gaining experience in the alternative investments industry after completion of his articles with Deloitte. Mark holds a Bachelor of Business Science Honours in Finance degree and CFA.

Brian joined Laurium Capital in September 2017. He graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Business Science (Honours) in 1994. He qualified as a CA(SA) (chartered accountant) having completed his training at Deloitte in 1999. He joined Deutsche Bank in Johannesburg in 2000 and went on to run the South African equity sales desk. In 2008, Brian was promoted to managing director and relocated by Deutsche Bank to London where he headed the Central and Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) equity sales team. In 2013, Brian relocated to Cape Town and joined Coronation Fund Managers as the lead international client services fund manager, a role he fulfilled for 3.5 years. Brian is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (FCA) and holds a Diploma in Advanced South Africa Banking Law (Cum Laude) from the Rand Afrikaans University (now known as the University of Johannesburg).

Zayaan joined Laurium in January 2023. She worked for eight years prior to this, at Old Mutual as the lead tax advisor to the Wealth and Investment entities within the group. Zayaan has completed an Executive Masters in Business Administration degree, a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Taxation degree and is a qualified chartered accountant (CA (SA).