Alton Solomons

Alton Solomons is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Head of Growth Catalyst & Listed Equities at Industrial Development Corporation since August 2021, Alton is also an Investment Committee Member at Infra Impact Investment Managers and a Non-Executive Director at Vuna Partners and Play Africa Group NPC. Alton co-founded Ademia Capital, a financial services firm based in Johannesburg, and has held multiple non-executive director positions, including at COIDLink and African Phoenix Investments. Previously, Alton was CEO at Sanlam Private Equity from May 2005 to January 2019. Alton's education includes qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst, complemented by a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from Stellenbosch University. Specializations include private equity services, strategic partnerships, and fundraising for investments and projects.