BAcc (Hons), CA (SA), ACA, CA(Z)

Appointed to the board in June 2018. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Value Capital Partners Pty Limited (‘VCP’). Prior to starting VCP, Sam was at Brait for more than eight years as the Financial Director of the Brait Group and later as Executive Director – Capital & Treasury. Prior to Brait, Sam was a partner of Deloitte, where he spent six years as an Audit Partner and departed the firm as Group Leader for the Financial Services Audit Practice in the Johannesburg. He currently also holds directorships, amongst others, in Altron, Adcorp and African Phoenix.

BCom, CTA, CA (SA), AMP (Harvard)

Graham was appointed as independent non-executive director of the board with effect from 6 October 2017.

Graham, who is a qualified chartered accountant by profession, previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Nedbank Group Limited and has over 35 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry in South Africa and internationally. Graham is a director on the boards of Imperial Holdings Limited, Telkom SA SOC Limited and AECI Limited and as Chairman of Long4life Limited.

CA(SA)

Caroline was appointed as independent non-executive director of the board with effect from 3 October 2016. Caroline has over 20 years of experience in the finance sector. Since 2005, she headed Eskom's treasury function gaining invaluable experience in debt capital markets and treasury. In 2013 she served as acting chief financial officer taking responsibility for financial reporting, treasury, shared services, insurance, and oversight of the Eskom pension and provident fund. Caroline contributed in various capacities (member & executive) to Eskom's Investment and Finance Committee, the New Build Oversight Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, the Executive Committee, Nuclear Management Committee and the Eskom Pension & Provident Fund (EPPF) Investment Committee.

Sindi is a qualified chartered accountant by profession and is the chairman of African Women Chartered Accountants Investment Holdings Limited, a broad-based woman empowered company (AIH).

Her illustrious career has included, amongst other roles, being Managing Director of Viamax Logistics a subsidiary of Transnet, Group CFO of Transnet and a Partner at Ernst & Young. She has also served on several corporate boards including MTN Group, Altron, Adcorp Holdings and South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.

She joined the Sun International board on 20 March 2020.

Dawn holds a BCom (Accounting) degree from the University of Zululand, an MBA from Northeastern University in Boston, US, and has completed the EDP programme from The Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia, US. She is also the Executive Chairman of Executive Magic (Pty) Ltd, a South African investment holding company.

In addition to serving on the boards of Santam Limited, Shoprite Holdings Limited, and Resilient REIT Limited, Dawn was previously a director of Tsogo Sun Holdings, MTN Group and African Bank. She also served on the Policy Board for Financial Services and Regulation and the Presidential Review Committee for State-owned Enterprises.

Dawn was appointed as an independent non-executive director of Sun International with effect from 12 May 2022.

Bachelor of Business Science, Finance (UCT), Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (UCT), and Master of Business Administration (London Business School)

Tapiwa, a qualified Chartered Accountant (SA), is an experienced corporate finance professional who currently serves as an Investment Director at Value Capital Partners (Pty) Ltd. He previously fulfilled the roles as Group Corporate Development Manager at Vivo Energy Plc in the UK, where he was responsible for mergers and acquisitions execution, and as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs based in London.

Tapiwa holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from London Business School, where he graduated with Distinction.

He was appointed as an alternate non-executive director as of 16 September 2019.

Nigel Payne is a well-renowned global sport betting and alternate gaming expert with more than 30 years of board experience, involving FTSE, AIM and private companies in the UK, covering a wide range of industries.

His impressive track record in the global sports betting industry, particularly in the UK, the largest global online gaming market, includes his tenure as chief executive of Sportingbet plc from 2000 to 2006 and subsequently as a non-executive director and industry consulant until 2011. Sportingbet plc is one of the world’s largest internet gambling companies, offering internet sports betting, poker and casinos in 185 countries. Under his guidance, Sportingbet plc experienced record growth, including the acquisitions of Betmaker.com in the US and The Number One Betting Shop in Australia.

Nigel’s global expertise in online gaming spans every continent, including Africa. His numerous achievements include the listing, scale-up and exit of Stride Gaming plc in the UK, where he served as non-executive chairman. He has also, on several occasions in his personal capacity, advised the White House regarding US internet gambling regulations and continues to impart his knowledge regarding the global sports betting industry through his current roles as chairman of Green Man Gaming plc, as a non-executive director of Ascot Racecourse Betting and Gaming Limited and as an industry consultant to Spreadex limited.

BCom, HDipAcc, CA(SA)

Zimkhitha was appointed as an independent non-executive director on the board effective 2018. Zimkhitha is highly entrepreneurial, while committed to solid commercial and business practice and sound governance. She co-founded ZAAM Investments Proprietary Limited, a 100% female-owned and managed company focusing on project development, consultancy services and strategic investments within key economic sectors in South Africa. She is a shareholder and director of Mathupha Capital, which has investments in the rail sector. She heads up Edge, an innovative proposition launched by Standard Bank with the aim of providing a unique service experience for accountants and entrepreneurs. Her board roles include deputy chairperson of National Film and Video Foundation and director of Rail 2 Rail Proprietary Limited and SAFCOL, respectively. She held directorships at African Women Chartered Accountants, Commuter Transport Engineering, Sedibeng Iron Ore Mine Proprietary Limited, SAICA Thuthuka Education Upliftment Fund and Siyazisiza Trust.

Zimkhitha completed the GIBS Executive Leadership Programme and is completing her thesis for a master’s degree (corporate finance) through the University of Liverpool. As a highly analytical person, she has excellent strategic insights and strong operational experience as well as an in-depth understanding of infrastructure projects.

Committee membership: Member of the audit committee

Chief Executive

Ulrik Bengtsson was appointed Chief Executive of Sun International with effect from 1 July 2025.

Ulrik, a Swedish national, has been CEO of international listed companies and consumer services groups across gaming, betting, broadcasting and telecoms industries for over 20 years.

Most recently he served as CEO of UK-based gaming group William Hill plc, where he turned the company around, and led the sale of the group to Caesars Entertainment Inc. in the US for £2.9 billion, and the subsequent sale of William Hill’s European assets to 888 Holdings Limited for €2.3 billion

Prior to William Hill, Ulrik served as President and CEO of Swedish-listed online gaming group Betsson AB, a leading global betting and gaming operator, where he doubled revenue within five years and completed multiple acquisitions.

Ulrik holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University in Canada and until he relocated to South Africa, he was the Chairman of Hostelworld plc, Raketech plc, and Gamenation (UK). He retired from these roles when he took over the reins of Chief Executive of Sun International.

Chief Financial Officer
B Compt (Hons), CTA, CA (SA), M Com and a Higher Diploma in Company Law

Norman was appointed as the chief financial officer and an executive director of the board with effect 24 March 2017. He is a director of various Group companies. Prior to his appointment, Norman was the Group Executive: Mergers and Acquisitions at Sun International from March 2013. He is a qualified chartered accountant by profession and holds a B Compt (Hons), CTA, CA (SA) as well as an M Com and a Higher Diploma in Company Law.

Norman’s prior experience includes senior corporate finance and finance positions at, among others, ABSA Bank Limited, Gensec Bank Limited a subsidiary of Sanlam, Genbel Securities Limited and Allied Electronics Corporation Limited. He has also been instrumental in Sun International’s expansion into Latin America.

Committee membership: Member of Sun International’s Executive Committee and invitee to Audit, Risk, Investment and Social and Ethics committees.