CLIENT SECTORS

TRUSTED BY LEADING ORGANISATIONS

WHO WE SERVE

WE ARE A TRUSTED ADVISOR TO SELECT CLIENTS

Over the years, The Shard has had the privilege of working with a broad range of clients. Our client portfolio spans multiple industries and includes some of the most respected names in the region:

Financial Services: Major banks and insurance companies such as Old Mutual, Sanlam, Standard Bank, Nedbank, ABSA, Hollard, Discovery and Liberty, who have engaged us for everything from actuarial valuations to risk advisory and analytics projects.

Public Sector & Government: Key public institutions including National Treasury, the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), the Road Accident Fund (RAF), and the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) have trusted The Shard for advisory support on policy, compliance and strategy.
Healthcare & Employee Benefits: Medical schemes like Hosmed and life offices like African Rainbow Life and Safrican have leveraged our actuarial and analytics expertise for product development, reserving, and member analytics.

Investments & Asset Management: Firms such as Alexander Forbes, Stanlib, and Cushman & Wakefield (real estate investments) have engaged us on specialized projects ranging from asset-liability management reviews to investment performance analytics.

Other Sectors: Our reach goes beyond finance – we’ve provided consulting to a leading telecom MTN, hospitality and gaming group Sun International, industrial firms like Anglo American, beverage producer Distell, and even professional services firms (e.g., collaborating on projects with Grant Thornton and Sekela Xabiso).

This breadth of experience means we bring a rich perspective to new clients. We understand the nuanced challenges of different sectors, and often can cross-pollinate innovative ideas from one industry to another. When you partner with The Shard, you’re in good company.