Tim Hewan

Tim graduated Marlborough College and then London University gaining a B.Sc. (Mining) degree. He was awarded The Ronnie Wilton Scholarship, and went to Cranfield School of Management, in the UK, where he obtained an M.B.A. degree In the Gold industry Tim earned his Managers Certificate from Western Areas Gold Mine. Tim transferred to Rustenburg Platinum Mines to assist in the implementation of the company’s underground mechanization policy and was one of the South Africa’s youngest Underground Managers.. Having specialized in Finance and Marketing, Tim was involved in international metals, minerals and commodities trading for a number of years. Tim was a Private Banker for ABSA Bank within their Wealth division. In 1999 he joined forces with one of his clients, Henri Thompson. and they have been involved in a number of businesses, now under the umbrella of The Somerset Group of companies. with Tim being responsible for the finance and company structures.. Tim is a certified Financial Planner and an FSB registered Tax Practitioner. and also runs his own Accounting, Payroll and Tax consultancy in Johannesburg.