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Meet the team
Lance Heynes
CEO - Opian Group of Companies
Having been in the Financial Services Industry for 33 years, Lance Heynes rose to become the CEO of Opian Group in 2018. During his long-spanning career, he obtained several qualifications and accreditations in the industry, including the prestigious stock market trading certificate, the CFP®, his qualifications as a KI and Representative and his continuous CPD accreditations. Lance is also a member of LUASA and FPI. His responsibilities encompass guiding his staff, overseeing compliance, and giving strategic direction to management that enables the business to prosper through these tough economic times.
Throughout his career, his achievements include Top 10 for Sanlam for four years in a row, Top 20 broker for Discovery and various other industry accolades. Lance is a man of numerous aspirations and perpetual planning. Thus, he feels that Opian Group and its subsidiaries have a great deal of potential to succeed in the South Africa’s Financial Services, Banking, FinTech and Funeral sectors. His long-term goal for the Group is to have it listed on the JSE within the next ten years.
Darryll Manuel
Director: Human Capital
Prior to joining the Opian Group, Darryll held several senior positions in Learning & Development, Quality Compliance, and Human Resources. Through interactions in these positions, he has developed an understanding of Marketing, Design, Human Resources and Business and Capability Leadership. In 2023, Darryll joined the Opian Group team as Human Capital Manager. His duties include managing the functional outputs and capabilities of the Opian family. He also oversees the execution of certain business initiatives and implementations.
Darryll’s key drive is to transfer the knowledge and skills that he has gained over the many years to fellow employees and to ensure that the culture of Future Learning and Better-Living principles are sustained.
Lynton Da Graca
Director - Opian Systems
Lynton is the Head of Information Technology and Infrastructure for the Opian Group. Before joining, he was a Senior Network Technologist and Datacentre Manager at The Provincial Government of the Western Cape. During this time, Lynton was as a Network Technologist, prompted to refreshing the whole network infrastructure of Groote Schuur Hospital contributing to its efficient assistance of wait times for Senior Citizens.
In 2022, Lynton joined the Opian Group team, and manages all the IT components of the business as well as application development, aligning the digital tools used to the business need, to accomplish efficiency and success.
Lionel Lottering
Director of Sales
Lionel started in the insurance industry in 2007 as an advisor for African Mutual Financial Services with Lance Heynes. In 2017, whilst travelling abroad, he had the realization that he was able to contribute to the wealth legacy in South African by joining the Prime Invest Group, now known as the Opian Group.
After 3 years with the company, Lionel has worked himself up from Sales Consultant to Head of Sales with an effective and dedicated marketing and sales team. Lionel’s key responsibility is to ensure that all the investments and wealth generating initiatives are effectively implemented and managed. He also has the task of building the capability of his team, ensuring that a productive and sustained delivery of service is offered.
Kyle McBryne
Systems Developer
From the beginning of his Web design career in 2017, Kyle began as a front-end developer and project manager before moving on to developing apps and websites. In addition to his natural aptitude as an IT specialist, he brings fresh energy to the Opian Group team with his fast-paced thinking and talent for finding and fixing technical errors. In 2024, Kyle began working as IT support in the Information Technology and Infrastructure department.
Kyle is excited to advance in his career at Opian Group, contribute to the expansion of the company, and watch everything unfold.
Alvin Frantz
Sales Consultant
With over nine years in finance and a wealth management qualification, Alvin has worked with top institutions like Old Mutual, Sanlam, Momentum, and Metropolitan. His experience includes serving a wide range of clients, from CEOs to various professionals, in both government and private sectors. Alvin is known for his commitment to personalized financial solutions and his adaptability in diverse organizational settings. Outside work, he is committed to continuous learning, mentoring finance professionals, and promoting financial literacy. He aims to continue delivering exceptional value and advancing the finance field with integrity.
Mokone Malebatsane
Sales Consultant
With over 15 years of experience, Mokone has built a diverse career across warehousing, fitness, retail, and sales, before moving into directorial roles in tech and promotional industries. For the past three years, he has excelled as a Business Development Officer in the insurance sector, working with Budget Insurance, Auto General, 1st for Women, and 1Life Direct. Mokone’s adaptability and strategic vision have driven growth and success in various roles. He remains focused on leveraging his extensive experience and leadership skills to advance the insurance sector and pursue continuous professional growth.
Mic-shane Brown
Director - Group Administration
Mic-Shane began her career in finance as an administrator at the brokerage Opian Financial Advisory Services where she now manages the Administration and Finance Departments as well as the desk of the CEO, Mr. Lance Heynes. She takes pride in the fact that she leads the capability and skills development of her team through mentoring and coaching. As her career develops, she manages her family and professional priorities with the utmost of care and interest. Among Mic-Shane’s accomplishments in life are becoming a parent and moving up the corporate ladder in the financial industry.
Lesli Miller
Marketing Specialist
Lesli was a Scribe for schoolchildren with learning challenges, helping them with reading and writing examinations and being a Sports Medic, before she began her Opian journey. Getting her First Aid Level One and Two and working as a Sports Medic at athletic events are the highlights of her life to date. In February 2024, she started working as a junior assistant intern at Opian. She has recently embraced the company’s social media presence, using it to announce the release of new goods and to promote the business overall. Her responsibilities include administrative work and managing the company’s social media presence. Her long-term goals are to earn her Occupational Health and Safety certificate and a Level 3 First Aid certification.
Shannon Heugh
Client Service Specialist
Prior to joining Opian Group, Shannon worked as a customer service representative and consultant for several different businesses. One of her greatest accomplishments was to manage her family life whilst developing her professional career.
Her role is Senior Administrative Assistant at Opian Group which began in February 2024. Her duties include managing the Company’s administrative desk, being liaison to our current and prospective clients, and supporting the Head of Administration.
Jodie Rensburg
Client Service Specialist
Jodie started with the Opian Group on the 1 March 2024. She forms part of our Administration team as Personal Assistant to Lionel Lottering. Her duties include managing the administrative demands of Mr. Lottering as well as his Business Desk.
Her journey started at Old Mutual Limited where she was an Onboarding and Offboarding Consultant. During this time, she obtained two qualifications in Wealth Management. Her future aspirations include contributing to the success of Opian Group and the service we afford our clients. She also wished to complete her Degree in Law (LLB).
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