Derek Crawley

Overview

Investec in Ireland, a member of the Investec Group, is a leading specialist bank and wealth and investment manager in Ireland and is based in Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. \\We are delighted to once again achieve the distinction of being a Great Place to Work 2016, as well as receiving this award in 2015.\\Investec is an international, specialist banking group and asset manager that provides a diverse range of financial products and services to a niche client base in three principal markets, the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia, as well as Ireland and certain other geographies. \\Since Investec was founded in South Africa in 1974, it has expanded through a combination of substantial organic growth and a series of strategic acquisitions in South Africa, the United Kingdom and other geographies. \\Our strategic goals are motivated by the desire to develop an efficient and integrated business on an international scale through the active pursuit of clearly established core competencies in the group's principal business areas. \\The group's philosophy has been to build well-defined, value-added businesses focusing on serving the needs of select market niches where the group can compete effectively. The group employs approximately 6000 people world-wide. \\In July 2002 Investec became the first South African group to list in London and Johannesburg by implementing a Dual Listed Companies (DLC) structure. The London listing benefits the group by increasing its global profile, enhancing its capital raising ability and improving access to international capital markets.\\Investec's three principal areas of business worldwide are Specialist Banking, Wealth and Investment and Asset Management. \\For more information, visit www.investec.ie.

Investment Focus

• Innovative business models
• Scalable operations
• Strong management teams
• Clear path to profitability
• Potential for international expansion

Portfolio Companies