Our Team

Andrew Jansen is the Group Managing Director of Simonis Storms Holding Company Lexus Securities, and also the Chairperson of Arysteq Asset Management with over 25 years of experience in Investment Management. He was the Financial Manager at the Government Institutions Pension Fund for 6 years and the Managing Director at Simonis Storm Securities for 15 years. He serves as the chairperson of the Board of Directors.

Bruce Hansen has a Master’s degree in Economics and an MBA from Oxford Brooks University. He was the Director of the SS Money Market from 2006 to 2015 and currently serves as a director on the board of the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX).

Carel Fourie serves as the Managing Director (designate) of Simonis Storm Securities. He is a seasoned business professional with over 20 years of commercial experience. In his capacity as Chief Executive within the publicly listed environment, he has functioned as a strategic financial and business decision-maker across various sectors of the economy. He possesses extensive experience in corporate finance transactions and has served for many years as a director on the boards of both listed and unlisted companies.

Rachelle Metzler has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, including management roles at the Bank of Namibia and NAMFISA. She holds a B.Comm in economics and business economics from the University of Namibia and has completed both the Management Development Programme (MDP) and the Senior Management Programme (SMP) at the University of Stellenbosch. She is passionate about financial regulation and supervision.

Mrs. Dantagos Jimmy-Melani is the Founder, MD and Lead Consultant at Ndapunikwa Investment PTY LTY and Ndapunikwa Investments CC, she was appointed to the Simonis Storm Board in 2025. Her specialized skills span Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, and Business Development.

Heiko Prior serves as the Corporate Finance Executive of Simonis Storm. A qualified Chartered Accountant, Heiko has experience in auditing, business advisory services, company valuations, listings and project management. Heiko was part of the registration of the APS for the first Asset-Backed Bond Programme in Namibia.

Maximilian Rix is a highly accomplished investment strategist with a strong international track record across capital markets, multi-asset portfolio management, and macroeconomic research. As Head of Investments at Simonis Storm, he leads the firm’s research and investment strategy, overseeing equities, fixed income, and economic analysis while driving innovation in asset allocation and risk management.

With extensive experience in investment banking and asset management across major financial hubs, including London, Milan, and Munich, Maximilian has successfully managed portfolios with €1 billion in assets under management. He has consistently outperformed benchmarks through advanced quantitative modelling, AI-driven investment strategies, and a deep understanding of global market dynamics. His expertise lies in structuring bespoke investment solutions for high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors, ensuring disciplined portfolio management and superior risk-adjusted returns.

Policia Stefanie Mostert attained a Bachelors in Finance and Accounting degree in 2009 at the Polytechnic, now known as NUST. Thereafter, she did a bridging year at Rhodes in 2010.  She officially qualified as a chartered accountant in February 2017 and joined Simonis Storm in December 2023 as manager for financial accounting.