Mark O’Brien is a Director of Acumen Capital and a co-founder of the firm. He established Acumen Capital in 2001 together with Stuart Conway and has been instrumental in building its expertise in South African fixed-income and capital markets.
Career history:
- 2001 – Present Acumen Capital – Director
- 2000 – 2001 Absa Bank – Head of Bond Trading
- 1992 – 2000 CA Miller & Co – Director, Capital Markets
- 1989 – 1991 Société Générale – Capital Markets Trader
Mark’s deep knowledge of capital markets and bond trading has been central to Acumen Capital’s focus on interest-rate products and its long-standing presence in the South African fixed-income sector.