Sonja Saunderson is the Chief Investment Officer of the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF). Sonja joined the fund in November 2022 and is part of the executive and investment teams responsible for driving its strategic agenda. Delivery of investment returns for the EPPF members and responsible investing, are amongst the key focus areas. Before joining EPPF, she was Chief Investment Officer at Momentum Investments. Sonja has 22 years’ investment industry experience.
Prior to joining the industry, Sonja lectured Actuarial Science and Statistics at the North-West University School for Business Mathematics and Informatics. She studied a BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science at North-West University, after which she completed a BCom and BCom (Hons) in Economics and Statistics. She also holds an MCom in Statistics and Economics and completed an Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning.