Raees Hajat

Raees Hajat currently serves as a Senior Investment Analyst at E Squared Investments, a role commenced in May 2021, focusing on building grant investments for Public Benefit Organizations to enhance sustainability and reduce poverty through entrepreneurship. Previously, Raees held a position as a Junior Investment Analyst at the same firm, acting as the primary contact for investees in the Social Entrepreneurship portfolio. Prior experience includes an internship at Shesha Geza, contributing to operations and research for a startup addressing Covid-19, and a role as a Retail Salesperson at Economic Schoolwear, where skills in dispute resolution and attention to detail were developed. Additionally, Raees worked as a promoter for G&G Productions (PTY) LTD, promoting the Rage festival. Educational qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from GIBS Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology, Genetics, and Psychology from the University of Pretoria.