Chris Slabbert
Chris, serving as Co-founder and Director of Hauptstadt Investments (Pty) Ltd., embodies a unique blend of technical expertise, risk intelligence, and strategic acumen, honed over more than two decades in the investment industry across national and international markets. His distinguished career is built on a solid educational foundation, holding a BAS Diploma in Architectural Studies and the NEBOSH Idip. Further bolstering his professional prowess, Chris is a chartered member of both IOSH and IIRSM.
Prior to co-founding Hauptstadt Investments, Chris carved a successful career in the construction and oil & gas sectors. Specializing in CAD design, process engineering, and risk management, he played instrumental roles in complex, high-stakes projects across diverse geographies. His deep operational background and experience in these high-risk industries have been crucial in shaping his ability to identify high-potential investment opportunities and strategically mitigate risks, setting him apart from his contemporaries.
At Hauptstadt Investments, Chris leverages his technical expertise and analytical acumen to identify and cultivate ventures of enduring value. Whether channeling investments into emerging technologies, infrastructure, or energy, his sector insight, strategic foresight, and disciplined approach are pivotal to the firm's value creation.
Chris envisions Hauptstadt Investments as a beacon of resilient, high-impact assets that mirror his technical insight and risk intelligence. He aspires to be the go-to expert for de-risking technical ventures while unlocking their untapped potential. With a staunch belief in safety, sustainability, and governance as core value propositions, Chris leads investments that embody these principles rather than treating them as mere afterthoughts.
His ambitions extend beyond successful venture growth; Chris aims to build a globally intelligent investment platform while retaining his hands-on, site-level intuition. A true visionary, he is dedicated to mentoring and fostering successors who will carry forward his legacy.
In his pursuit of professional excellence, Chris also emphasizes personal health and financial freedom, crafting a life where these three crucial aspects harmoniously align. His leadership at Hauptstadt reflects this balanced approach, combining seasoned expertise with a humanity that resonates in a multimillion-dollar boardroom culture. With Chris at the helm, Hauptstadt Investments (Pty) Ltd. stands as a testament to his visionary leadership, technical proficiency, and unwavering commitment to sustainable, risk-aware investment.