Meet Our Team
The People Behind adVenire
We are a small team of thinkers, creators, and lifelong explorers — people who still get excited by a spark of insight, a new idea taking shape, or the moment someone realises they can do more than they imagined.
We came together because we share the same belief: that meaningful growth happens when people are seen, supported, and challenged. Whether we’re designing a solution, facilitating a workshop, or simply asking the right questions, our focus is always the same — to help people and organisations unlock their potential. That moment of discovery, when possibility meets action, is what drives us every day.
Indrani O’Leary-Govender, CFA® – Co-Founder
Indrani is a senior professional with extensive experience across finance, investment, and higher education, bridging industry and academia. She began her career in financial markets at Allan Gray as an Equity Analyst focused on the Banking and Financial Services sector.
In higher education, she spent over a decade as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, leading investment management programmes and contributing to governance as a member of the UJ Investment Committee. She has also worked with the ASISA Academy and pension fund boards to strengthen governance and build confidence in decision-making.
At heart, Indrani believes education is an adventure — one that transforms how we see the world and ourselves.
“…and so the adventure begins.”
Niël Oberholzer, PhD – Co-Founder
Niël is senior professional in finance, economics, and higher education, with extensive experience in both industry and academia. His career began in financial markets, where he served as Chief Trader and Global Head of Treasury & Structured Finance IT at Investec Bank, overseeing trading, treasury operations, and system innovation.
In higher education, he has held leadership roles including Head of Finance & Investment Management at the University of Johannesburg, Director of Teaching & Learning at the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies, and Director of Advancement & Fundraising at the American University in the Emirates.
His passion lies in driving innovation, building sustainable partnerships, and developing future leaders in the financial and banking sectors.
“Time to start a new chapter”