Lourens Campher
About Lourens Campher
Lourens Campher is the Head of Asset Finance at Investec, where he has worked since 2019. He has over two decades of experience in finance leadership roles, primarily at Investec Bank, and has developed tailored asset finance solutions for private companies in South Africa.
Current Role in Asset Finance
Lourens Campher serves as the Head of Asset Finance at Investec, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing asset finance solutions tailored for private companies in South Africa. His leadership is directed towards financing income-producing assets, which includes sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, mining, and construction.
Previous Experience at Investec Bank
Lourens Campher has held multiple positions at Investec Bank. He worked as a Structured Finance Consultant for three months in 2006. He then served as Head of Coverage from 2007 to 2008, followed by a role as Head of Aviation Finance from 2008 to 2010. His tenure culminated in his position as Head of Specialised Growth Finance from 2010 to 2018, where he contributed to various finance initiatives.
Early Career in Finance
Before joining Investec Bank, Lourens Campher worked at Credit Agricole as a Structured Finance professional from 2004 to 2006. His career began at KPMG, where he served as a Consultant from 1985 to 1989. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in finance and consulting.
Educational Background
Lourens Campher studied at the Public Accountants and Auditors Board, where he earned the CA (SA) designation, focusing on Accounting, Tax, Auditing, and Management Accounting from 1988 to 1991. He also studied Taxation at RAU, achieving a Higher Diploma in Tax during 1996 to 1997.
Expertise in Finance Leadership
With over two decades of experience in finance leadership roles, Lourens Campher has developed expertise in financing income-producing assets across various sectors. His extensive background in structured finance and asset finance positions him as a knowledgeable leader in the banking sector.