Meet The Cooke Fuller Group Team
Harry Fuller
Born and educated in Australia, Harry entered the Insurance Industry in Sydney during 1957. Following extensive overseas travel, he founded the Cooke Fuller Group on 1 February 1981 and has witnessed its growth over the past 28 years. With his 2 children, Emma and Adrian, both Certified Financial Planners® supported by a team of dedicated staff and Directors, the Cooke Fuller Group is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities offered in a growing economy.
Emma Fuller
Emma attended Natal Technicon after matriculating from St Mary’s KZN in 1989. After completing her National Marketing and Sales Diploma, she joined Cooke Fuller in 1993. Emma’s career in the Financial Services Industry has always focussed on retirement planning, investments, employee benefits, and healthcare. Emma attained her Certified Financial Planner® qualification in 1995, and has served on Cooke Fuller’s Board of Directors since 2001.
Adrian Fuller
After matriculating from Kearsney College, Adrian attended UKZN Pietermaritzburg where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in 1998. Adrian then moved to London where he was introduced to the financial markets through his employment with Goldman Sachs International. Adrian worked as Portfolio Manager in Goldmans’ hedge fund division until returning to South Africa in 2003, when he joined the family business. He acquired his professional qualification (Certified Financial Planner®) in 2005, and is now a Director of all Companies within the Cooke Fuller Group.
Mat Gallacher
Mat started his Insurance career in the UK in 1959 when he left Grammar School. He was transferred to Rhodesia in 1965 as an Underwriter and after completing his contract he moved to Durban in1970 where he entered Claims Management and the Claims Assessing field. In 1972 he entered corporate management and in 1977 accepted the post of General Manager of a Botswana Insurer. He returned to KZN in 1980 where he opened Hillcrest Insurance Brokers and merged with Cooke Fuller in 1993.
Greg Horne
Greg grew up in KZN and, after completing his National Service, joined Mutual & Federal in 1986 as an underwriter. Greg left Mutual and Federal to fill the role of consultant at Commercial Union in 1991. His time at CU allowed Greg to gain exposure to the broking community. He held this position until 1996 when he was approached by The Cooke Fuller Group. Greg, having managed Cooke Fuller’s National Pharmacy Portfolio since joining the Group, was appointed Director in 2004.
Alan Henderson
Alan, a Durbanite, completed his National Service after matriculating from Hillcrest High School in 1989. Alan joined Commercial Union in 1991. He stayed with the Company through various mergers and acquisitions, and used his time with the “corporates” to gain as much insurance knowledge as he could. Alan refused several approaches from Insurance Brokers, before accepting his position as account manager with Cooke Fuller in 2004. The Directors of Cooke Fuller welcomed Alan onto the Board in July 2009. He looks forward to a long and prosperous stay with the Company.
Colleen Saunders
Colleen was born and educated in Johannesburg, and completed matric after relocating to Durban in 1979. Colleen joined Maritime and General Insurance Company in 1980 and stayed with the Company through the acquisition by Aegis. Her introduction to broking occurred when she joined Dave Austin Associates, which was purchased by Cooke Fuller in 1992. Colleen’s role within the Group has changed over the years from her first position of receptionist, to her current position of Account Manager and Director.
Our Insurance Brokers Team
Company Directors
Harry Fuller
Emma Fuller
Adrian Fuller
Mat Gallacher
Greg Horne
Alan Hendersen
Colleen Saunders
Kyle Saunders
Account Managers
Alan Henderson
Colleen Saunders
Karen Green
Mat Gallacher
Nicky Gray (H)
Sarah Tomlinson
Kyle Saunders
Underwriting Staff
Commercial:
Joanne Stirling
Moganie Moodley (S)
Natalie Edward
Jenny De Coriolis
Domestic:
Erika Smith (S)
Heather Ikin (H)
Di Abbot (H)
Lindi Mzimela
Asanda Mbele
Melissa Vickers
Nicole Van Der Berg
Claims Administrators
Tasneem Sheldon (S)
Cathy Koch
Ayanda Phoku
Tabasum Mohamed Habib
Bonnita De Beer
Other Departments
Accounts:
Kitty McCabe
Vivaga Moodley
General Admin:
Buyisiwe Mtshali (H)
Reginald Mzimela
Tobi Dladla
Jayne Zuidewind
Receptionist:
Allison Hattingh (H)
Debby Livingstone
Our Wealth Management & Risk Benefits Teams
Company Directors
Harry Fuller
Emma Fuller
Adrian Fuller
Representatives
Emma Fuller
Adrian Fuller
Tracey Mommsen
Rebecca Mayo
Fungisai Nyakabau
Luishantha Govender
May Greeff
Christian Zulu
Michelle John
Phumelela Muthwa
Administration
Merlyn Davies
Debbie Peacock
Other Departments
Accounts:
Kitty McCabe
General Admin:
Buyisiwe Mtshali (H)
Reginald Mzimela
Tobi Dladla
Janet O’Halloran
Receptionist:
Allison Hattingh (H)
Debby Livingstone