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Mark Barnes
Founder at
PURPLE GROUP LIMITED
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Mark Angus Barnes is the founder of Purple Group Ltd. (founded in 1998) and holds the title of Non-Executive Director.
He is currently working as a Trustee at World Wildlife Fund South Africa.
In the past, he has worked as the Group Chief Executive Officer at Capital Alliance Holdings Ltd., Chief Executive Officer at South African Post Office Ltd. (from 2016 to 2019), Chairman at South African Futures Exchange, Non-Executive Chairman at GT247 Pty Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Spanjaard Ltd. (in 2009), Non-Executive Director at Cape Empowerment Trust Ltd. (from 2007 to 2009), and Director at Plate Glass & Shatterprufe Industries Ltd. Dr. Barnes completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Cape Town.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PURPLE GROUP LIMITED 1.59% | 31/08/2025 | 22,703,828 ( 1.59% ) | 3 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Mark Barnes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PURPLE GROUP LIMITED | Founder | 15/07/1998 |
World Wildlife Fund South Africa | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Mark Barnes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
South African Post Office Ltd.
 South African Post Office Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides postal services | Chief Executive Officer | 02/08/2019 |
| SPANJAARD LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 16/10/2009 |
Cape Empowerment Trust Ltd.
 Cape Empowerment Trust Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | 22/06/2009 |
GT247 Pty Ltd.
 GT247 Pty Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides market updates, technical and fundamental research, blogs, podcasts, educational notes and weekly trade ideas | Chairman | - |
South African Futures Exchange | Chairman | - |
Training of Mark Barnes
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Connections
36
1st degree connections
10
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Capital Alliance Holdings Ltd.
 Capital Alliance Holdings Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Finance |
Spanjaard Ltd.
 Spanjaard Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes specialized lubricants & allied chemical products | Process Industries |
Cape Empowerment Trust Ltd.
Cape Empowerment Trust Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Plate Glass & Shatterprufe Industries Ltd
 Plate Glass & Shatterprufe Industries Ltd Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures float, automotive and buildings glass | Process Industries |
Purple Group Ltd.
 Purple Group Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as a financial services company that engages in derivatives trading and asset management | Finance |
University of Cape Town
 University of Cape Town Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
World Wildlife Fund South Africa | |
South African Post Office Ltd.
South African Post Office Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides postal services | Commercial Services |
South African Futures Exchange | |
GT247 Pty Ltd.
GT247 Pty Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides market updates, technical and fundamental research, blogs, podcasts, educational notes and weekly trade ideas | Technology Services |
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