Management Team

William Kwaku Ayim Yeboah is a seasoned insurance broker who began his insurance career with Transkei Insurance Brokers . At the time, the company's shareholders were the three largest broking houses in South Africa, namely: Willis Faber Enthoven, Price Forbes and Minets. He also held various senior and Executive positions with Alexander Forbes and Thebe Risk Services, before being head-hunted by Glenrand MIB as their national sales and marketing director for Africa.

He holds several industry qualifications, he is also a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (FIISA), and an Associate Member of the Institute of Risk Management, South Africa (AIRMSA).

Gugu Mkhize, a Director of Sankofa has a career span of 30 years in the Finance, Banking, Human Resources and Insurance industries. She brings valuable experience that was gained when she was employed at companies such as Transkei Development Corporation(TDC), Mvula Trust, Denel Aviation and ABSA. She holds a BCom in Accounting from the National University of Lesotho and various management and insurance programmes from WITS Business School, The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and the University of South Africa (Unisa).

Gugu is a Licentiate Member of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA) and a Member of the Institute of Directors South Africa (IODSA).

Dennis Govender a graduate at top SA institutions, is the Chief Broking Officer of Sankofa Insurance Brokers. proven track record with decades of experience in broking/ insurance/ underwriting/ reinsurance treaty environment. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, (Bcom), from the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Dennis provides technical advice to enhance the standards of the business and our employees. Seasoned, experienced professional Dennis possesses a full understanding of an area of insurance as well as an understanding of business strategies to translate direction into tactical plans.