GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - Africa-wide
As the General Counsel of African Rainbow Capital, Marlene Jennings has been at the fore of some of the continent’s most significant developments. Since joining the black-owned and controlled private equity group in 2016, Jennings has overseen its 2017 listing on the JSE and the majority share acquisition of Commonwealth Bank of South Africa, as well as a number of other strategic transactions.
In the words of market commentators: “They have done exciting work over the last few years, and in my mind, she is standout.”
Jennings brings a wealth of financial sector and private equity experience to her role, having spent over ten years in investment banking at blue-chip corporates such as Merrill Lynch, Nedbank and Absa Capital prior to joining African Rainbow Capital. She additionally spent time as a barrister at the Johannesburg Bar.
She has fashioned a strong reputation for herself as a professional who is
“technically sound, understands the legal principles and brings that together with commercial astuteness.”