Leadership
Meet the team
Chief Executive Officer
Joining the family business in 1976, Alban represents the third generation of Atkinsons to take the helm at Ince. With a diverse and varied experience over the course of his career at the company, his core passion has been to develop data and digital solutions across the product suite of Ince, firmly believing in the power of people and partnerships to deliver meaningful results.
Alban’s vision of connecting investors and stakeholders across the African continent and further afield continues to unfold as Ince goes from strength to strength.
Andrew is focused on Ince’s aspiration to transform the way its clients engage the investor market through the innovative use of data and emerging technology. His experience in data, analytics and development as a co-founder of Lightstone along with a launching several other entrepreneurial initiatives in the financial services and property industries have fuelled his passion for innovation, product development and relationship building.
Andrew believes that having a broad set of interests, both professionally and personally, helps you continuously develop your skills and knowledge, but that success also relies on focus (and a bit of luck) when the opportunity arises.
Craig joined Ince’s Corporate Actions Department in August 2001 and was directly involved in the production management of various large corporate transactions from inception to final delivery and everything in-between.
Craig’s focus it to develop innovative digital solutions across Ince’s product suite with a strategic, solution-driven approach. With combined experience in end-to-end stakeholder communication project execution and digital transformation, he is currently leveraging technology to ease, organise and automate human effort, resulting in informative data and analytics.
Dale has over seven years of expertise in project management and client service, and a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing and an Advanced Project Management certification. He excels at building strong relationships, streamlining processes, and driving strategic solutions to deliver seamless, high-quality client experiences.
Dale combines strategic insight with hands-on execution, empowering his team to deliver on high standards and efficiency in every project.
Itumeleng has taken on diverse roles since joining Ince in 2008, showcasing her adaptability and a deep understanding of client needs.
Since 2019, she has led Ince’s Public Sector Division, focusing on regulatory compliance and stakeholder communication for non-listed organisations, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), National and Regional Government Departments, Municipalities, and Non-Profit Organisations.
Itumeleng partners with her clients to navigate reporting requirements, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder engagement strategies, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term success. She is passionate about helping organisations craft their value creation story while upholding the principles of good corporate governance.
Jana is a qualified Chartered Accountant who joined Ince more than a decade ago, moving from BDO where Ince was one of her first clients as an audit manager.
She heads up the finance, facilities and administration units.
Lauren is an attorney with experience in litigation, corporate finance, and large-scale transactions. She has also worked with listed companies, locally and internationally, on regulation, corporate sustainability, and shareholder communications projects.
Lauren authors integrated annual reports for large JSE-listed companies as well as proofreading, editing, and contributing to multiple integrated annual reports and other shareholder communications. This includes analyses and drafting of various corporate governance reports, remuneration reports, and CEO/CFO statements and addresses.
Lauren specialises in ESG strategy and reporting frameworks with her sustainability and advisory team. A passion for research and communication equips her to assist our clients in both advisory and content strategy development.
Lauren has completed her Masters in Sustainable Development, and brings this additional expertise in systems thinking and an inspired understanding of sustainability.
Linda is deeply committed to fostering sustainable business practices and leveraging the principles of integrated thinking to drive long-term value creation. She believes that change is essential for growth and that in a global economy, establishing shared foundations and regulations is key to driving sustainable progress.
With a strong focus on leadership and continuous learning, she is passionate about empowering individuals and organisations to realise their full potential. Her work integrates strategic insight with a people-centred approach, helping businesses navigate transformation and embed sustainability into their core operations.
Marion has over 15 years of experience in turning data into a valuable business asset, with a skillset in database management, data transformation and visualisation.
Marion’s focus is on supporting the company to use data to improve products and drive growth.
Steven has specialised in corporate finance sales for the past 23 years, and has built up strong relationships in the investment banking community.
Steven has worked on numerous major corporate transactions as the Corporate Actions Manager (including MTN Zakhle BEE, Telkom’s IPO, Old Mutual Demutualisation, and the Sasol Inzalo transaction) and focuses on providing multiple solutions (digital and print) for the corporate action field.
Tish leads the business development team focusing on the regulatory stakeholder communication. This includes all investor communication needs, both traditional and in the digital space.
With more than 20 years experience in marketing, communications and integrated reporting, Tish is passionate about delivering excellence and creating value for our clients.
Executive
Joining the family business in 1976, Alban represents the third generation of Atkinsons to take the helm at Ince. With a diverse and varied experience over the course of his career at the company, his core passion has been to develop data and digital solutions across the product suite of Ince, firmly believing in the power of people and partnerships to deliver meaningful results.
Alban’s vision of connecting investors and stakeholders across the African continent and further afield continues to unfold as Ince goes from strength to strength.
Executive Chairman
Andile, a Chartered Accountant by profession, and current Chairman of the House of Brave Group, a fully integrated marketing communications group, is a seasoned entrepreneur, deal maker and operator of growth businesses.
Andile is passionate about entrepreneurship and founded I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR, a platform that helps grow and support emerging entrepreneurs.
Andile’s former experience spans investment banking with Investec Corporate Finance, COO of MSG Afrika, Managing Director of POWER 98.7 and Director of SAA. He has also served as the President of the Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa, as a member of the Takeover Regulations panel and a member of the FSB’s Directorate of Market Abuse.
Non-executive
Helen Atkinson has run her own Human Resources and Labour consultancy for over 30 years, primarily servicing the non-profit market and the independent school sectors. She has extensive experience in the areas of remuneration and benefits, talent management, labour legislation and associated processes, professional development and performance management.
She has occupied various governance positions on independent school boards and currently serves on the OISESA (Office of Independent Schools Evaluations Southern Africa) Board.
Non-executive
Servaas is a seasoned media professional with 25 years of experience spanning traditional and digital platforms. Beginning in radio, he built a strong foundation in media before transitioning into web development and digital marketing. This led him to the publishing industry, where he gained invaluable insights into the ever-changing media landscape.
As the Group CEO of Group Editors Company and the Group Executive Digital for Caxton & CTP, Servaas oversees the publishing, commercial printing, farming, and packhouse divisions within Group Editors, as well as the digital portfolio and investments at Caxton & CTP. His role involves driving digital strategy, managing assets, and ensuring sustainable growth across multiple media platforms.
Servaas holds a BCom degree from the University of the Free State and a Financial Accounting certificate from Harvard Business School Online.
Non-executive
Sivuyisiwe Msebi is a registered chartered accountant with over 6 years’ experience in finance and commerce. She currently serves as finance director of the Engeli Group. She serves as non-executive director on a portfolio of companies in different industries.
Sivuyisiwe holds a CA (SA) qualification.
Non-executive
Thandeka is a CA(SA), entrepreneur, and an experienced non-executive director . She is the founder and CEO of Thandeka Zondi and Associates, an investment and consulting firm that launched MoneyWorks Financial Services, a supply chain financing platform. After successfully exiting MoneyWorks, she now focuses on creating and investing in technology businesses that address financial inclusion and societal challenges.
With over 16 years of experience in strategy, finance, and innovation across public and private sectors, Thandeka serves as a non-executive director and chair of audit and risk committees in industries such as insurance, ICT, and investment management. Her work is driven by a passion for sustainability, financial empowerment, and inclusive economic growth.
Non-executive
Poloko is an entrepreneur with a background in scientific research, management consulting and governance advisory. He is the founder and Managing Director of William Radcliffe, a governance advisory and company secretarial consulting company.
Poloko has advised numerous listed and private companies on governance and executive remuneration matters. He has served as a non-executive director for a number of companies including, Halls Group, INCE, Deltamune, and CapeBio.