Brendan Grundlingh

Brendan Grundlingh is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in consumer and equity research sectors. Currently serving as Sector Head for Consumer and Multinational Corporations at Rand Merchant Bank since December 2021, Brendan has held various prominent roles, including Executive Head of Global Family Office Solutions and Executive for Global Consumer Packaged Goods Sector Coverage at Standard Bank Group from February 2015 to December 2021. Previous positions include Head of Pan African Food and Beverage Equity Research at SBG Securities and Food and Beverage Equity Analyst at Credit Suisse. Brendan's early career featured roles in equity sales and equity analysis at firms such as Afrifocus Securities and ING Barings. Brendan holds a Master’s degree in Behavioral Economics from The Chicago School, along with a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics and Finance from the University of South Africa, complemented by additional education from Harvard Business School and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.