Pepkor names former Investec Bank CEO to board

Pepkor Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Richard John Wainwright as an independent non-executive director, effective February 24, 2026. Wainwright, who served as chief executive officer of Investec Bank Limited from 2016 until 2024, brings extensive experience in risk, financial services, audit, global, and capital markets. He will join Pepkor's audit and risk committee and investment committee upon his appointment.

The company also announced that Louis du Preez will retire from the board, investment committee, nominations committee, and human resources and remuneration committee at the annual general meeting on February 24, 2026. This retirement is in accordance with the company's memorandum of incorporation, as du Preez is due to retire by rotation.

Additionally, Ian Kirk has been appointed to the nominations committee, effective February 24, 2026. Kirk currently chairs the investment committee and serves on the human resources and remuneration committee.