Erika van der Merwe

Investment Specialist at Robeco

Erika van der Merwe has a diverse work experience spanning from 2007 to present. Erika began their career as a Senior Anchor at Summit TV, where they worked from August 2007 to August 2012. During this time, they also presented "Finansiële Fokus" on RSG at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) from April 2007 to October 2012.

In 2010, Erika joined Investors Monthly as a Researcher and Writer, a role they held until October 2012. Erika then became a Board Member at CFA Society South Africa from November 2012 to March 2014.

From August 2012 to December 2014, Erika worked as an Anchor at CNBC Africa. Simultaneously, they served as the CEO of the Southern African Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SAVCA) from November 2012 to February 2017.

Erika took a sabbatical from April 2017 to March 2018. In September 2018, they joined Innovation Origins and Radio 4 Brainport, the expat station, as a Contributor. Erika continued their role as a Contributor at both companies until May 2019.

Since May 2019, Erika has been working at Robeco. Erika started as an Investment Writer and is currently functioning as an Investment Specialist. The end date for their current role has not been specified.

Erika van der Merwe has a diverse education history. Erika first attended Durban Girls' College from 1983 to 1986, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period. Erika then pursued their undergraduate studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where they obtained their M.Com degree in Economics from 1987 to 1991.

After completing their undergraduate studies, Erika attended the University of Cambridge for their first M.Phil degree in Economics from 1992 to 1993. Erika later went on to pursue further education and obtained a second M.Phil degree in Economics from the same institution. The exact dates for their second stint at the University of Cambridge are not provided.

In terms of certifications, Erika achieved a CFA Charter from the CFA Institute, which they pursued from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, they obtained a CFA Institute PL Program 10-Year Milestone Badge in January 2022.

No other formal education or certifications are mentioned beyond the information provided above.

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Timeline

  • Investment Specialist

    May, 2023 - present

  • Investment Writer

    May, 2019