Charles Pettit is the founder and chief executive of Apex Partners Holdings, a holding company that makes long-term investments in engineering, equipment, and industrial distribution businesses.
He was also the founder and chief executive of JSE-listed industrial businesses Torre Industries and Stellar Capital Partners.
Mr Pettit holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and qualified as a CFA charterholder while working for Close Brothers Corporate Finance in London and AfrAsia Corporate Finance in Mauritius & South Africa.