Morningstar names Bénette Gasson as SA investment management GM

Morningstar has appointed Bénette Gasson as general manager of its South African investment management business, effective 7 September 2026, as the global financial services group increases its focus on the local market.

Gasson will provide local leadership for Morningstar Investment Management, with responsibility for supporting clients and driving growth across its local operations, and will work alongside Tal Nieburg, managing director of South Africa, who is responsible for the company’s direct platform business.

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Mark Sanderson, managing director of Morningstar Wealth EMEA, says South Africa is a strategically important market for the group and one where it continues to see significant opportunity.

“We continue to invest in our South African business, our people, and our clients,” Sanderson says.

She joins Morningstar from Laurium Capital, where she was a strategic account executive. She previously spent more than eight years at Catalyst Fund Managers, where she served as chief operating officer and head of distribution.

“I look forward to working alongside clients and colleagues as we build on the solid foundation already in place and continue to strengthen Morningstar’s presence in the market…” Gasson says.

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She started her career in PwC’s financial services division and is a chartered accountant.

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Sanderson says the creation of the general manager role reflects the growing importance of the South African market to Morningstar and its ambitions for the business.

“Bénette brings extensive leadership experience across investments, financial services, operations, distribution, and client engagement,” Sanderson says.

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