Corporate citizenship
We invest responsibly, taking an active interest in corporate governance. We focus our social efforts on funding for educational scholarships, access to start-up capital for entrepreneurs and transformation within Allan Gray itself. Here we offer some thought pieces on responsible investing, and also on the Allan Gray-Orbis Foundation.
Articles in "Corporate citizenship"
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update: Rising together
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation was established in 2005 as part of Allan W B Gray’s vision of making a sustainable, long-term contribution to Southern Africa...
Time: The greatest gift of all
Our advertising has always been, and continues to be focused on informing our clients and prospective clients about who we are, our investment philosophy,...
For the greater good
Thandolwethu Hlongwane, the founder of payment software solutions company Lipa Payments, coding education platform Zaio and small business financing platform...
A lens on long term from a lifer
Edgar Loxton, who joined the company in 1988, officially retired in 2017, but remains involved today – as a board member, chair of various entities and...
The value of time
In our 50 years of existence, we have grown from a little-known brand to one of South Africa’s most recognisable investment managers, servicing a wide cross...
Allan Gray appoints new chief operating officer
Allan Gray today announced the appointment of Mahesh Cooper as chief operating officer. Cooper will officially join on 3 May, taking over from Rob Formby, w...
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: Focused on enduring change
It is heartening to note that the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is continuing to achieve its intended impact, despite the challenges faced in these pandemic...
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: Fostering resilience
There are many things 2020 will be remembered for – most of them less than pleasant. But for Yogavelli Nambiar, from the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, the pas...
Fight or flight – deciding on the next steps for your business
In the first of 10 webinars in the Survive and thrive series, brought to you by the Allan Gray Umbrella Retirement Fund, you discover what steps to conside...
Philanthropy response to COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has resulted in an urgent and massive need for humanitarian and economic support for communities and enterprises, and the philanthropic...
Investment team update
We take this opportunity to bid farewell to some of our investment team colleagues and announce a number of resultant promotions.
Resilience and reinvention: The business currency for COVID-19
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small and big businesses will undoubtedly linger for months to come. And while the uncertainty is daunting, an...
COVID-19: We remain open for you during the lockdown
As we enter into lockdown, Tamryn Lamb, head of retail distribution, reassures investors that we are open during this most unsettling time. She also provides...
Allan Gray will continue to operate during the COVID-19 lockdown
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a 21-day country-wide lockdown as of midnight on 26 March 2020, we would like to reassure you that Alla...
Our commitment to business continuity during COVID-19
With so much uncertainty in the markets as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus, we recognise the importance of being available to our clients.
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update: leaving a legacy
American leadership coach Peter Strople once commented: “Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” This quote resonates...
Paying tribute to Allan W B Gray
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the death of Allan William Buchanan Gray, the founder of Allan Gray and Orbis. He died of natural causes on 10 November...
Obituary: Saying goodbye to our founder
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of Allan William Buchanan Gray. He died of natural causes on 10 November 2019 in Bermuda, where h...
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: Nurturing high-impact individuals
The focus of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in South African youth. But this is not merely about producing...
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: Reflection for acceleration
The mission of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is to cultivate the entrepreneurial potential of young South Africans, which can also lead to success in many...
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: A good story to tell
In April, the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation was awarded the Research Champion Award at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, held in Istanbul, for the pioneeri...
We’re looking for Grade 12s who want to transform education
Do you want to be part of the change? Create a new future? Then start in the classroom and become a teacher: Apply for the Jakes Gerwel Fellowship before 27...
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update
Yogavelli Nambiar, the recently appointed Chief Executive Officer at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, reviews some of the achievements of Scholars, Fellows a...
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update 2017
It may be useful to reflect for a moment how unlikely it is that a small island of less than three million people can so completely dominate sprinting, the...
A call to future entrepreneurs: Apply before 12 May
Do you go against, behind and in front of the grain? Are you the streetwise running anti-clockwise? Do you see the unseen? Do you dream the undreamed? Are yo...
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update: What must rise?
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation's mission is to cultivate the entrepreneurial potential of young people. To do this, we try to help candidates build...
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update 2016
Inspired by the Roman aqueducts of old, the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation has spent the last decade developing and fine tuning an entrepreneurial pipeline made...
New directors appointed
The shareholders of our main operating company in South Africa and our group holding company have approved new appointments to both companies’ boards...
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Update 2015
‘All talents explode with early identification and intentional development.’ Jim Clifton In 2014, international research organisation Gallup released...
About the newly created Allan & Gill Gray Foundation
We have fielded many questions about the nature and objectives of Allan & Gill Gray Foundation (the Foundation). Tamryn Lamb offers some insights.
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: A decade into the journey
Ten years ago, in July 2005, the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation journey began. On reaching this milestone, Anthony Farr reflects on progress so far, acknowledgin...
Pursuing entrepreneurial literacy
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation's vision is to create responsible entrepreneurs for the common good. People often ask how the Foundation goes about selecting...
Living a life of purpose
While a key intention of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is finding great talent and transforming it into exceptional accomplishment, it is essential that...
2013 Q2 Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update
When one considers the importance of entrepreneurship in driving job creation, South Africa's very low level of entrepreneurial activity partly explains why...
2012 Q4 Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update
2012 was a significant milestone in the journey of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, giving a glimpse of the end in mind. The long road towards high-impact...
2012 Q2 Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is one of many organisations seeking to develop greater entrepreneurial capacity in their beneficiaries to effect change and...
2011 Q4 Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation continues to work tirelessly in developing a new generation of high impact entrepreneurial leaders. Anthony Farr discusses so...
2011 Q2 Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update
Increasing evidence points to the effect that high-impact individuals can have on an economy. With its focus on growing leaders and entrepreneurs, the Allan...
2010 Q4 Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update
To achieve its vision of achieving 'long-term economic and societal wealth through the Allan Gray Fellows', Allan Gray Orbis Foundation needs to encourage...
2010 Q2 The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation update
The middle of 2010 marks the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation's fifth birthday. While this is a significant milestone and the Foundation is satisfied with its ear...
2009 Q4 Allan Gray Orbis foundation update
At the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation we have been given a rare opportunity to focus on individuals and invest in them over the long term. This long-term strate...
