ABOUT MINET
Minet is a trusted pan-African advisor that meets the uncertainties of tomorrow by delivering risk and human capital solutions today. As the largest Aon Global Network Correspondent, Minet has access to a network of over 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries as well as proprietary data, research and analytics which enable us to manage and secure the risks of tomorrow and provide clients with an unrivalled advantage.
Our journey started almost 70 years ago as JH Minet Company. In 1997 Aon, the leading global provider of risk management, human resource consulting and outsourcing, acquired the U.K. shareholder, London Minet, as part of their African expansion strategy. As a result, the company became Aon Minet, and subsequently Aon. In 2017 private equity firm Capitalworks acquired Aon’s shareholding in several African operations, alongside local shareholders including governments in many markets, which has created what is now Aon’s largest Global Network Correspondent.
VISION, MISSION & VALUES
VISION : Securing Africa’s Future
MISSION : To be Africa’s trusted risk advisor by delivering innovative and relevant risk and human capital solutions; growing sustainable partnerships and making a meaningful contribution to the communities we serve.
VALUES : Our values are at the HEART of our business. They are the principles that guide our engagements and relationships with customers, partners and shareholders.
HONESTY
We value being honest, transparent and reliable in all our relationships and expect the same of all our stakeholders.
EXPERTISE
We use global knowledge and local understanding to provide superior and locally relevant solutions.
AGILITY
We are flexible and efficient in responding to the needs of our clients, colleagues, partners and suppliers.
RESPECT
We recognise, appreciate and embrace diversity and the value of respecting different perspectives from all our stakeholders.
TEAMWORK
We believe that working together with colleagues, clients, partners and suppliers enhances our mutual success.
LEADERSHIP
Antoinette van Wyk
Managing Director
Antoinette van Wyk serves as the Managing Director of Minet Namibia. With over 25 years of experience in the Namibian insurance sector, she brings deep industry knowledge and leadership expertise. She previously held the position of Financial Manager at Aon Namibia, which she joined in 1996. Antoinette serves on the Minet Namibia Executive Committee and is a Council Member of both the Namibia Insurance Broker Association and the Insurance Institute of Namibia.
Esmeralda du Plessis
Business Unit Head: Finance
Esmeralda du Plessis is the Business Unit Head – Finance at Minet Namibia. She has 29 years of experience in finance, 16 of which have been in the insurance industry. Having worked closely with the current Managing Director in her previous role as Financial Manager, Esmeralda has consistently delivered value in financial operations, driving performance and contributing to the company’s long-term growth.
Melanie Lambert
Business Unit Head: Operations
Melanie Lambert is the Business Unit Head – Operations at Minet Namibia. With nearly three decades of experience in the insurance industry, she has built strong capabilities in claims management and underwriting. Since joining the industry in 1995, Melanie has held various senior roles, including Claims Manager and later Operations Manager. She holds an NQF Level 4 qualification in insurance and has completed several specialist industry courses.
Yvandri Jansen Van Vuuren
Business Unit Head: Sales & Broking
Yvandri Jansen van Vuuren serves as the Business Unit Head – Sales & Broking at Minet Namibia. She began her insurance career in 2013 and has since gained extensive experience across the Short-Term Insurance sector, including travel, personal, commercial, corporate, and niche lines. She joined Minet Namibia in 2022, where she also sits on the Executive Committee. Yvandri holds an NQF Level 4 qualification in insurance and a degree in Psychology and Industrial Sociology. Passionate about people and service, she is committed to building strong client relationships and empowering her team.
Caroline Athiyo
Business Unit Head: Oil & Gas
Caroline Athiyo is the Business Unit Head – Oil & Gas, leading the Oil & Gas portfolio at Minet Namibia. A Senior Associate of the Australia and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF), she has over 20 years of experience in insurance and reinsurance, with a focus on specialised risks in the Energy and Mining sectors. Her expertise spans placement of insurance programmes, reinsurance, claims handling, and contract reviews. Caroline is also a member of the Insurance Training College in Uganda and the Chartered Institute of Marketing and holds a Diploma in Business Administration.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Minet is a proud and responsible corporate citizen founded on an ethical, accountable and respectful culture in all our business operations and relationships with internal and external stakeholders – including our staff, clients, partners, communities and regulatory authorities. We are committed to complying with the rule of law in all countries with which we are associated or do business.
All our operations, Boards of Directors, staff and partners are bound by a commitment to our Code of Business Conduct. At Minet, an unwavering ethical culture and practices are the foundation for building sustainable shareholder value.
MINET FOUNDATION
The Minet Foundation was established to guarantee our commitment to Securing Africa’s Future by playing an active role in improving the lives of the people in the communities in which we operate. Our focus on education, health care and building sustainable communities is aimed at making a lasting and measurable impact in our world.
