Ohlthaver & List Finance and Trading Corporation Limited (Ohlthaver & List Group, O&L, OLFITRA or the Group) is Namibia’s largest privately held Group of Companies. The Group, with its head office in Windhoek, Namibia, is proudly rooted in Africa having emerged from the early Ohlthaver & List Bank Kommission partnership between Hermann Ohlthaver and Carl List in 1919.
Today O&L employs ± 5500 people in 17 major subsidiaries, representing eight sectors of the Namibian economy.
O&L embodies a distinct Persona focused on an excellence mindset, driving us to be the best and bringing our brand to life. The O&L Persona key characteristics are built around being authentic, caring and passionate in everything we do. For many years, O&L has been guided by seven core values and the enduring Purpose of "Creating a future, enhancing life," driving our commitment to uplifting communities and ensuring sustainable, positive impact. While these foundational principles remain, the O&L Persona now serves as the primary beacon guiding us in our values and purpose, shaping our vision for the future.
The O&L Persona represents the personality that every individual embodies when representing the O&L organisation, serving as a guideline for an excellence mindset that helps people become the best versions of themselves. By embracing and living the O&L Persona, employees actively create positive experiences and lasting impacts for all stakeholders, enabling them to own the future, create new realities and enjoy the journey.
As we advance towards Vision 2029, the O&L Group of Companies has defined key metrics to ensure our growth, sustainability and excellence.
I believe that, guided by the O&L Persona of Authenticity, Care and Passion, we recognise that unleashing the unlimited potential of our people is fundamental to our success. By fostering an environment where each individual can be their best, we harness the power of collective effort, driving us to create remarkable experiences and take ownership of our present and future. In pursuit of our Vision 2029, which encompasses profitable and sustainable industry return on assets, N$ 2.5 billion EBIT, a Great Place to Work® global top 10 ranking and an O&L Persona score above 85%, we have focused on resetting and designing our strategy.
This includes reinstating the basics, creating a clear roadmap and proactively managing costs. By leveraging technological advancements and maintaining a deep commitment to sustainability, we are navigating challenges effectively, reinforcing our purpose of creating a future that enhances life for all stakeholders. O&L remains dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency, balancing asset and people management, focussing on relentless execution and gaining a deeper understanding of our business.
Focussing on these fundamentals will ensure we achieve our ambitious goals and solidify O&L's position as a leader in the Namibian economy.
Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Chief Experience Officer
Chief Human Capital Officer
Chief Operations Officer
Chief Financial Officer
