Who is Rob Hersov? The biography of the influential businessman
Rob Hersov is a South African entrepreneur, senior executive, and private investor who is one of the country's most influential businessmen. Although he spent much of his life abroad in the United Kingdom, he moved back to South Africa to improve investment opportunities. Read more about his biography.
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The South African entrepreneur is not the only successful businessman in his family; his father also has made a big name for himself through his career moves, making him an economic heavyweight. Here is a more in-depth look into the businessman's impressive biography.
Profile summary
| Full name | Robert Hersov |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | October 1960 |
| Age | 64 years old (as of 2025) |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Current residence | Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Hair colour | Blonde |
| Eye colour | Blue |
| Father | Basil Hersov |
| Marital status | Married |
| Partner | Katie James Hersov |
| University | Harvard Business School, University of Cape Town |
| Profession | Entrepreneur, senior executive, and private investor |
| Net worth | $1 billion |
Rob Hersov's biography
Rob Hersov is a successful entrepreneur born in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Rob Hersov's family is well off. His father, Basil Hersov, is a mining executive who has achieved significant professional milestones.
His grandfather, Bob Hersov, founded Anglovaal, one of Southern Africa's largest mining and industrial companies. Basil ran the company from 1973 to 2001.
How old is Rob Hersov?
As of 2025, the billionaire businessman is 64 years old and his zodiac sign is Libra. He was born in October 1960.
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Where does Rob Hersov live?
The South African businessman lived in the UK for around 31 years, but since he moved back, he has lived in the Cape Town region of the Western Cape, South Africa.
Career
While Rob Hersov's Wikipedia is not available, it's known that he has spent much of his professional life abroad building an impressive resume of working in partnership or for prominent industry names like media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and luxury goods mogul Johann Rupert.
The businessman has an impressive portfolio of business ventures he is currently spearheading. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Invest Africa, chairman and partner of African Capital Investments, founder and chairman of Adoreum Partners, and chairman of the VistaJet advisory board.
Rob Hersov's wealth comes from diverse ventures, with a focus on Africa due to his upbringing and family ties. He founded AltCapInvest (2017), a growing family office advisory firm, and S-Group (2019), a private business community promoting "pay the goodness forward."
In 2020, Rob purchased Fisantekraal Airport, now Cape Winelands Airport, and launched African Gold Acquisition Corp. He previously owned Vicenza Calcio (1994-1996), an Italian football team that won Coppa Italia in 1994.
Rob has also written a TV series, King of the Monkeys, and is a poet. He is active as a speaker, moderator, and podcaster, hosting notable guests like Piers Morgan, Tony Blair, and President Paul Kagame.
Rob has acted in photo comics, voiced a character in Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox, and created podcasts like The Chief is Here. He also engages with MHS alumni, hosting chats and events.
What is Rob Hersov's net worth?
According to Gh Gossip, his net worth is alleged to be approximately $1 billion, which he has accumulated through his business investments.
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Who is Rob Hersov's wife?
He has been married to pediatric doctor Kate Hersov since 2009. She is the CEO and co-founder of Medikidz. This international initiative includes various mental health professionals in partnership to better explain medical information to children through comic books, among other things.
Who is Rob Hersov's second wife?
Before meeting Katie, Rob Hersov was married to Kim Hersov, a California native with whom he has two children.
Rob Hersov's children
The businessman has four children: two with his current wife, Kate, and two with his former wife, Kim. According to a Facebook post by Michaelhouse Old Boys' Club, his kids are Alex, Luke, Inara and Finn.
Rob Hersov's latest news
Rob Hersov, a well-known entrepreneur, recently addressed the Durbanville Business community, encouraging them to remain proactive in light of recent political changes. He highlighted the critical role of businesses in driving South Africa's growth and development.
During the September 2024 meeting, Hersov also predicted notable political transformations by 2027. He called for unity among pro-democracy and capitalist parties to navigate these shifts effectively.
Don’t get complacent and think ‘because we have now got a piece of government we don’t have to do anything.’ We’ve got to up our game, we’ve got to keep doing it, and we’ve got to do it well.
We’ve got the Government of National Unity (GNU), and it’s a miracle that it happened. The fact that Jacob Zuma joined MK and took 15% from the ANC, forced the ANC to look for a solution to protect themselves against him. And they ended up teaming up with the Democratic Alliance (DA), IFP, Patriotic Alliance (PA) and everyone else.
We would have had the ANC for another five years if it weren’t for Zuma. I think the GNU will hold together, at least until 2027. I has to, because if it doesn’t everybody, including the ANC, knows what the other option is – complete chao
Hersov predicted that the municipal elections, originally scheduled for 2026, would likely be postponed to February 2027. He stated:
And only then, when we see what happens in the municipal elections, can we say that we’ve turned the corner. If you look at the GNU, and you look at the positions that the DA was given, other than Home Affairs and Basic Education, the rest are sort of B-category ministerial positions.
Rob Hersov further highlighted the challenges faced by the DA in securing key ideological positions in trade and industry. He noted their significant progress in appointing effective director generals to drive change.
Hersov criticized the ANC for reducing institutions like South African Airways to patronage networks and bankrupting state-owned enterprises through mismanagement. He urged continuous support and funding for these efforts, emphasizing the critical importance of this strategy for the nation's prosperity.
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Fun facts about Rob Hersov
- His family was among the founders of the former mining house AngloVaal.
- He is considered the master of business.
- In 2020, he purchased Fisantekraal Airport, west of Durbanville and renamed it Cape Winelands Airport.
- Rob is a competitive amateur golfer.
- He claims to be a decent 100m swimmer and loves cold ocean swimming.
- His nickname is "the Chief".
- Rob supports the DA and Mmusi Maimane's OneSA.
- He is not politically correct.
FAQs
- Who is Robert Hersov? He is a co-founder and chairman of African Capital Investments.
- What school did Rob Hersov go to? Rob's educational background includes a B.B.S. from the University of Cape Town and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
- What are Rob Hersov's companies? He is the chairman and founder of Invest Africa, African Capital Investments, Alternative Capital and the S-Group.
- How many children does Rob Hersov have? He has four children: Alex, Luke, Inara and Finn.
- How many active board seats does Robert Hersov hold? He holds a board seat in African Capital Investments.
Although Rob Hersov comes from a family that has already achieved significant financial success, he has made a name for himself in the business world. Hersov has established businesses in multiple sectors, including aviation, resource, media/marketing, and finance.
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