Michael Swartz

Michael Swartz is an experienced Programme Manager at Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies, overseeing the Philanthropy Initiative with Employees of Allan Gray since January 2022. Prior to this role, Michael held various positions at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited from October 2013 to December 2021, including Grant Officer, Death Claims Admin Associate, Life and Retirements Specialist, and Operations Consultant. An early career internship at Wesgro focused on economic research in September 2013. Michael's educational background includes a Master's in Development Policy and Practice from The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, a Certificate in NPO Management from Stellenbosch Business School, and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Development Studies from the University of the Western Cape. Additional qualifications include a facilitation certificate from SETA and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from the University of South Africa.