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Reon’s Biography

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Reon Barnard Cert.Dir is a visionary entrepreneur in the mining sector and Co-Founder of Tabono Investments and BCR Holdings. He is also a Director and Shareholder of Jabali Mining Services.

A successful global business professional with proven leadership experience, Reon is enthusiastic about developing long-lasting and impactful ventures with a focus on mining and business investment. His entrepreneurial spirit is balanced by shrewd financial investments to ensure he starts and engages in businesses that offer profitable, sustainable growth.

With a history of building and scaling successful businesses, Reon co-founded Tabono Investments in 2018, intent on capturing opportunities in the mining, logistics, industrial and service sectors. He and his partner’s business and networking experience ensure that Tabono provides companies with a skilled equity partner with extensive insight into the industry.

Previously, Reon launched BCR Holdings as a consulting, advisory and commodities trading business centred on the mining sector. With his partner, they transformed the company... Reon Barnard Cert.Dir is a visionary entrepreneur in the mining sector and Co-Founder of Tabono Investments and BCR Holdings. He is also a Director and Shareholder of Jabali Mining Services.

A successful global business professional with proven leadership experience, Reon is enthusiastic about developing long-lasting and impactful ventures with a focus on mining and business investment. His entrepreneurial spirit is balanced by shrewd financial investments to ensure he starts and engages in businesses that offer profitable, sustainable growth.

With a history of building and scaling successful businesses, Reon co-founded Tabono Investments in 2018, intent on capturing opportunities in the mining, logistics, industrial and service sectors. He and his partner’s business and networking experience ensure that Tabono provides companies with a skilled equity partner with extensive insight into the industry.

Previously, Reon launched BCR Holdings as a consulting, advisory and commodities trading business centred on the mining sector. With his partner, they transformed the company into a leading chrome exporter.

Reon's success has been based on his ability to harness relevant opportunities and tap into trends. He continues to diversify and invest in his portfolio as Chairman and Shareholder of Sekta Group, a South African corporation specialising in providing support services to the industrial sector.

A keen philanthropist dedicated to giving back to the community, Reon is a Non-Executive Director of Blair Atholl Pre-Primary School and is a Trustee for the Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation, which frequently hosts charity events to raise funds.

Reon holds an MBA in Business from INSEAD Tsinghua, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Analysis from Stellenbosch University. He has completed the INSEAD International Directors Programme, with a Certificate in Corporate Governance. moreless

Reon’s Newsfeed

Partnership set to improve environmentally friendly battery recycling in SA

Tabono's co-founder Reon Barnard said “With dedicated environmentally friendly ways of recycling batteries, the world can leverage valuable materials like lead, lithium and cobalt, and power our future in a less harmful way.”

Reon’s Background

Tabono Investments

Co-Founder

2018 - Present

Johannesburg, ZA

Tabono Investments is an equity partner that offers capital, leadership and expert knowledge to businesses with exceptional growth potential. It invests in specialised industries such as logistics, industrial products and services, mining and commodity trading.

BCR Holdings

Co-Founder & Director

Jan 2011 - Present

Johannesburg, ZA

BCR Holdings is a mining and exploration firm. The company uncovers, obtains and mines high-quality natural resources in southern and central Africa using effective yet environmentally conscientious mining practices.

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Reon’s Gallery

Reon Barnard graduated from INSEAD on 19 December 2019 with an Executive MBA.

Philanthropy

Blair Atholl Pre-Primary School

Non-Executive Director

Apr 2018 - Present

Johannesburg, ZA

Established in 1990, Blair Atholl Pre-Primary School is located in the neighbourhood of Lanseria, north-west of Johannesburg. Entirely funded by private donations, the school provides students with quality education. It has 125 students ranging in age from three to six.

Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation

Trustee

Johannesburg, ZA

The Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation's mission is to help underprivileged and vulnerable children to have a secure and nurturing environment in which to flourish.

Specialist Courses

Institute of Directors South Africa

Certified Director

Aug 2022

Johannesburg, ZA

In August 2022 Reon Barnard was admitted as a Certified Director by the Institute of Directors, South Africa and is therefore permitted to use the postnominals "Cert.Dir." after his name.

INSEAD Business School

Certificate - Leading from the Chair

Jun 2022

Fontainebleau, FR

Reon completed this INSEAD Business Course focused on the crucial role of the chair in leading a board of directors.

INSEAD Business School

Certificate in Corporate Governance

2019

Singapore, SG

Reon completed the INSEAD International Directors Programme, a one-of-a-kind educational experience focused on developing top leaders in international business.

Institute of Directors South Africa

Business Course

2019

Sandton, ZA

The Institute of Directors in South Africa supports executives, corporate leaders, professionals, and those in charge of governance.

The Ethics Institute

Certified Ethics Officer

2018

Pretoria, ZA

Reon completed an Ethics Officer Certification Programme at The Ethics Institute, a non-profit public institute that generates independent thought leadership and provides a variety of products and services associated with organisational ethics.

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) - University of Pretoria

The Expert Negotiator

2017

Pretoria, ZA

GIBS' The Expert Negotiator course teaches participants to plan and manage complex negotiations more effectively through a series of real-life negotiation scenarios.

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Business Interests

The Sekta Group

Chairman of the Board of Directors and Shareholder

Johannesburg, ZA

The Sekta Group is a South African firm that provides support services to the industrial sector, including oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, petrochemical, marine, mining and construction companies.

Jabali Mining

Director and Shareholder

Johannesburg, ZA

Reon’s Education

INSEAD

Tsinghua INSEAD Executive MBA, Business

2018 - 2019

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Commerce, Financial Analysis

1996 - 2000