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Pallidus, an investment banking and alternative asset manager in South Africa, has appointed Keith Ackerman as chief executive officer, effective 1 September 2026.
Ackerman’s appointment will also allow Pallidus co-founder and current managing director Stephan van der Walt to move into the role of managing director, private capital and investments.
“I am honoured to lead Pallidus at this pivotal moment in its journey. We have an exceptional opportunity ahead of us: to build the leading investment banking and alternative asset management business for private capital that is proudly rooted in South Africa while increasingly recognised for its international relevance and capabilities,” said Ackerman.
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