Mission To promote prosperity through entrepreneurship in an integrated Southern Africa.
Vision In the coming years, there will emerge from diverse communities, a new generation of high impact entrepreneurial leaders. Individuals of passion, integrity and innovation, who will be at the forefront of the continuing economic and social transformation of this region. These individuals will be ambassadors of the power of initiative, determination and excellence, acting as role models so that many more will follow in their pioneering footsteps.
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation aims to promote prosperity in an integrated Southern Africa by harnessing the transforming energy of high impact leadership and entrepreneurial orientation. Dr. Allan W.B. Gray epitomises the power of entrepreneurial leadership, which is evident in the business that he has started and grown over 30 years ago; Allan Gray Limited is today one of South Africa’s leading financial services companies. Established in 2005, the Foundation seeks to identify, educate and equip Southern African’s who have the potential to excel and make a future impact. It is expected that up to 100 of these individuals, known as Allan Gray Fellows, will be drawn into the programme each year in a nationwide search and selection process from a pool of over 55 000 potential applicants. The Foundation seeks to find and invest over a long term, in unique individuals who have a strong belief in their own inherent abilities and the future of Southern Africa. It is our intention and expectation that their individual vision to become change agents will make a significant impact on the future of this region and this continent.