Leadership

Board of Directors

Leading the business with a wealth of knowledge and experience, OPH’s board of directors have a diverse skill set encompassing a law degree, MBA and CA(SA). The directors all share a passion for the Joburg CBD and are proud that the company remains at the forefront of Joburg’s inner city rejuvenation. 

Directors

Gerald Mark Olitzki

Gerald Olitzki

As the founder of OPH, Gerald Olitzki is a pioneer and visionary in the industry. He had a dream for Joburg’s inner city and much to the criticism of his peers, ultimately gave up his successful law practice and has spent the last 30 years quietly chiselling away at the dirt and crime to rebuild an office node that caters to both small and large business alike.

A doyen of the South African property industry, Gerald has proved his commitment and dedication to the Joburg CBD over and over again. Despite many challenges along the way, Gerald continues to demonstrate the same passion that he had 30 years ago.

 

Gary Asher Aremband

Gary Aremband, Managing Director of OPH, obtained a B Com (Honours) CA(SA) in 2003 from RAU (now University of Johannesburg) with articles at Grant Thornton, specialising in the property sector. He headed the audits of a number of JSE listed property funds.

Gary has been at OPH since 2009 and is responsible for the overall day to day management of the business, including Finance, Corporate Structuring, Project Management, Operations and Strategic Management. 

Gary’s passion is property. He is a true operator and gets things done.

 

Anton Simon Jaffe

Anton Jaffe, Commercial Director of OPH, obtained a B Com (Honours) from the University of Cape Town in 2004, a PDM from Wits Business School and an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). Prior to OPH, Anton worked in the Strategy and Product areas at two of South Africa’s leading retail banks.

Anton has worked at OPH since 2012 and is responsible for Acquisitions & Disposals, Leasing and long-term strategic projects.

Anton is the deal maker and handles our negotiations with buyers, sellers, city-owned entities and prospective tenants.