Yonela has always been fascinated by one deceptively simple question: how is wealth created? That curiosity turned into a fulfilling career. As Chief Investment Officer, she sets AIP’s investment direction with one clear mandate: build products that work hard for clients and compound value over time. Under her leadership, the firm deliberately operates in the industry’s “white spaces”, those overlooked corners where real value still hides. For Yonela, client success means helping them reach the destinations that truly matter. When not thinking about portfolios, you’ll find her reading, exploring different art forms, and learning from artists who see the world differently. It’s how she sharpens her creativity, and how some of the best investment ideas quietly take shape.

Yonela Makwetu

Chief Investment Officer

BCom in Economics & Statistics | University of Cape Town
Honours in Financial Analysis & Portfolio Management | University of Cape Town
Advanced Certificate in Emerging Markets & Country Risk Analysis | Fordham University (New York)

Yonela has always been fascinated by one deceptively simple question: how is wealth created? That curiosity turned into a fulfilling career. As Chief Investment Officer, she sets AIP’s investment direction with one clear mandate: build products that work hard for clients and compound value over time.

Under her leadership, the firm deliberately operates in the industry’s “white spaces”, those overlooked corners where real value still hides. For Yonela, client success means helping them reach the destinations that truly matter.

When not thinking about portfolios, you’ll find her reading, exploring different art forms, and learning from artists who see the world differently. It’s how she sharpens her creativity, and how some of the best investment ideas quietly take shape.