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Jerry Haworth

Jerry Haworth

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Richard (Jerry)
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Jerry Haworth is a Partner and Chief Investment Officer at 36 South. He also serves as a member of the firm’s Investment Management Committee. With over 30 years of experience in the financial markets, Haworth is a recognized thought leader in the volatility space. He represents 36 South as a frequent speaker at high profile educational and professional events. He is also a regular guest speaker and writer on volatility in the major financial media outlets. Haworth was instrumental in the establishment of the futures and options market in South Africa.

Professional Experience


Academic History

  • Haworth founded Peregrine Holding, a company designing derivative strategies for institutional clients.
    • This firm enjoyed early success under his management culminating in a stock exchange listing in 1998.
  • He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.
  • He served as an Executive Member of the South African Futures Exchange.
  • He is a member of the Association of Chartered Management Accountants.
  • He also traded government bonds for a major discount house before being appointed Head of Equity Derivatives for Investec, one of South Africa’s largest and most successful merchant banks.