MEET THE TEAM

DESTINATA’S EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

B.Acc (SU) | B.Compt (Hons)
Mr. Maree received a B.Acc degree from the University of Stellenbosch in in 2004, and subsequently obtained a B.Compt (Hons) degree from the University of South Africa the following year.

After successfully completing the SAICA 1st Board Exam in 2005, he moved to the UK for 2 years before returning to South Africa and completing his SAICA articles through LDP Inc. in Stellenbosch, gaining experience in various industries. He has built up experience in both audit and financial management positions before joining Destinata in 2015 as Group CFO and Managing Director of Topaz Trust Accounting (until 1 March 2016), a Destinata service provider. As of February 2017, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Destinata Group.

Mr. Maree has also completed the Directors Induction Programme through the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa (IoDSA).

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CHIEF OFFICER: PROJECTS AND ADMINISTRATIONS

BA: Financial Accounting
Rynhardt obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting at the University of South Africa after which he did his SAICA Articles in Pretoria before joining Destinata Accounting in 2019.

Rynhardt now heads up the group’s operations and special projects as the Chief Officer of Operations and Administration, working closely with the CEO and Group Management. Rynhardt recently relocated to Cape Town, allowing him to work closely with all senior staff members on several projects.

DESTINATA NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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SENIOR WEALTH MASTER COACH

Cassie joined Destinata Accounting in 2010. He worked as a Trust Accountant Administrator until 2013 when he was appointed as a Trust Bookkeeper within the company. In 2017 he wrote the Tax Technician exam and became a tax practitioner at the South African Revenue Service. He is also registered at the South African Institute for Taxpayers (SAIT). 

He is currently fulfilling the role as Wealth Master Coach and is the first point of contact to create your wealth structure.

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HEAD OF MARKETING

Damien attained his Bachelor’s Degree in Port Elizabeth where he majored in Public Relations and Corporate Communication. After working as a Public Relations Executive in his hometown, Damien relocated to Cape Town where he was part of an Internationally Award-Winning Marketing Agency acting as Account Director for the Property Marketing portfolio – whilst in this role the agency was awarded the World’s Best Property Marketing Agency.

Damien then joined a multi-national group of companies where he managed the operations and marketing for one of Cape Town’s most ambitious residential redevelopment projects, spanning two buildings and costing over R1Billion to complete over a period of three years.

Damien is proud to be associated with the Destinata Group of companies as well as the Wealth Masters Club.

DESTINATA PROPERTIES

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CA (SA) | PPRE

Principal Estate Agent

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Intern Estate Agent

Freda brings a world of business knowledge and experience. Initially being employed in senior management positions and later on becoming a business owner. Her experience is substantial in service delivery to clients, which is in high demand in the property profession.

This knowledge and experience will be a great asset for our members.

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DESTINATA PROPERTIES

Office Manager

Emile Grobbelaar brings to our company a lifetime of business experience, in different business sectors, together with several formal qualifications, which include NQF 4 Real Estate.

He entered the property profession 10 years ago, where he owned several estate agency franchises which serviced the residential market and himself specialising in the commercial sector of the market. His extensive business travels throughout South Africa have allowed him to gain knowledge of the property market in all the main hubs in South Africa.

This knowledge and experience will be a great asset for our members.

DESTINATA ACCOUNTING

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GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER

Zinzi has been in the accounting and payroll industry for the past 15 years. In 2003 she completed a Bookkeeping to Trial Balance course through ICB (Institute for Certified Bookkeepers).

During her employment at an Accounting firm in Cape Town, she was responsible for the South African Breweries Owner Driver portfolio for 9 years, her duties included monthly financial reports, payroll and all other monthly and annual statutory submissions. From 2012 to January 2015, she was employed at a travel agency as an Accounts and Payroll Administrator. Zinzi joined Destinata Accounting in February 2015 as a Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator. In July 2018, she was  appointed as the Group Financial Manager. 

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MANAGING DIRECTOR: DESTINATA ACCOUNTING

Anneline Lamond, better known as “Annie” among her colleagues and clients, started her career as a Bookkeeper in 2010 which position she held until 2013.

Displaying exceptional work ethic, skill and knowledge, especially relating to the financial recording of trust financials, she was promoted to Senior Bookkeeper in 2013.

True to her spirit of continuous professional development, Annie qualified as a Technical Financial Accountant in the same year. She is currently in the final process of attaining the highly reputable and sought after SAIT Tax Practitioner designation. 

TREASURY TRUST SERVICES

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MANAGING DIRECTOR: WESTERN CAPE

LLB (NWU) | Admitted Attorney
Annemarie obtained her LLB degree from the North West University (Potchefstroom Campus) in 2007. In 2008 she commenced her articles with a Law firm in Pretoria practicing in the fields of general litigation, labour law, family law and criminal law. She attended and graduated from Law School at the University of Pretoria and passed her admission examinations with the Law Society of South Africa in 2009.

Annemarie was also admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2009. She remained in private practice mainly in the field of family Law for the next 6 years.

Annemarie joined Treasury Trust Services, Somerset West in October 2016 as Trust Advisor, after relocating to the Western Cape. Annemarie was appointed as Managing Director in November 2019.

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TRUST ADVISOR: GAUTENG

LLB (UP) | Admitted Attorney
Marishka obtained her LLB-degree from the University of Pretoria in 2015. In 2015 she commenced her articles with SBP Attorneys a Law firm in Pretoria practicing in the fields of general litigation, Wills and Deceased estates. 

Marishka was also admitted an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2018. She remained in private practice mainly in the field of Wills and Deceased Estates.

Marishka joined Treasury Trust Services, Pretoria, in August 2019 where she is currently a Trust Advisor. 

KWAZULU-NATAL OFFICE

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REGIONAL MANAGER: KWAZULU-NATAL


Karishma completed her B Com Financial Management Degree in 2006 from University of South Africa. She has joined the Destinata Team in March 2007, as the bookkeeper and Branch Manager.