Our Teams
Investment
Jerome Thobias
Chief Investment Officer & Portfolio Manager
Michelle Dhlamini
Fixed Income Analyst
Kasoma Paulino
Investment Analyst
Operations
Gerson Muremi CA(NAM)
Chief Operations Officer
Luzaan Sheyer
Office Manager
Jerome Thobias
Chief Investment Officer & Portfolio Manager
BCom Accounting, PGD Acc (CTA), CA(Nam), RAA (Nam)
Jerome is the founder of Pyxis and serves as Chief Investment Officer and Executive Director, a role in which he acts as the custodian of the firm's investment philosophy and process across all funds and teams. Since establishing Pyxis in 2022, he has been instrumental in shaping the strategic direction and investment culture of the organization.
Jerome brings a decade of investment related experience and over 15 years of financial services experience to his role. He began his Investment career on the unlisted side of the market as a Portfolio Manager, before transitioning into listed fund management as an Analyst in 2018 — gaining a well-rounded perspective across both private and public markets.
Jerome is a qualified Chartered Accountant CA (Nam) registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Namibia (ICAN) since 2014 and is also a registered with the Public Accountants and Auditors Board of Namibia (PAAB) since 2021.
Michelle Dhlamini
Fixed Income Analyst
BA, BA (Hons) Economics, MCom Financial Markets, FMVA
Michelle holds a Master of Commerce in Financial Markets and an Honours in Economics from Rhodes University, South Africa. She previously interned in private equity and wealth management before joining Pyxis. As Fixed Income Analyst she is responsible for supporting the investment team in the analysis and monitoring of cash, bonds and macro aspects of the firm's portfolios.
Kasoma Paulino
Investment Analyst
BBA Finance, MBA, FMVA
Kasoma is a Junior Investment Analyst at Pyxis Investment Management. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Henderson State University in Arkansas, USA. He began his career as a Business Development Associate before transitioning into the investment space. He supports the investment team with research and analysis, contributing to well-informed investment decisions.
Gerson Muremi CA(NAM)
Chief Operations Officer
BCom Accounting, PGDip Acc (CTA), BCom(Hons) Accounting, CA (Nam)
Gerson is the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for overseeing operations, finance, compliance and corporate governance, while also serving as the Company Secretary. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant CA (Nam), registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN) since 2016, and comes with over a decade of experience having worked with institutions in different industries during his tenure at KPMG and while working in the banking sector.
With a multidisciplinary background and a commitment to operational excellence, Gerson provides strategic leadership across the organisation, ensuring strong financial stewardship, robust compliance, and the effective execution of the company’s long term vision.
Luzaan Sheyer
Office Manager
Dip Local Government, BPM (Hons)
Luzaan is our Office and Administrative Assistant, comes with an academic background in administration, public management and bookkeeping. She has a passion for continuous learning and professional growth. She strives to maintain a workplace that is efficient and organised. In her role, she keeps daily office operations running smoothly and provides valuable administrative support to the entire team. Her positive attitude and dedication make her an important part of our organisation.