ABOUT US

Next-generation retail property specialists

THE ANCORA WAY

Spaces, ideas and people

It’s always about spaces, ideas, and people, which is why we’re constantly inventing and innovating, connecting these dots in ways they never have been before, uncovering the hidden potential so that we can uplift people, communities, and spaces for the better on every project.

THE ANCORA WAY

Spaces, ideas and people

It’s always about spaces, ideas, and people, which is why we’re constantly inventing and innovating, connecting these dots in ways they never have been before, uncovering the hidden potential so that we can uplift people, communities, and spaces for the better on every project.

We turn retail on its head

At Ancora Group we are constantly reinventing and innovating. We flip things forward and are passionate about creating opportunities and building relationships.

Expert services

We are the retail property and leasing strategists for over 46 different retail centres in and outside of South Africa, with a client base that includes private individuals as well as listed developers and landlords.

Tailored solutions

With years of direct experience within the local retail leasing and development market, you can trust in our ability to provide meticulously tailored solutions for your business needs.

We turn retail on its head

At Ancora Group we are constantly reinventing and innovating. We flip things forward and are passionate about creating opportunities and building relationships.

Expert services

We are the retail property and leasing strategists for over 45 different retail centres in and outside of South Africa, with a client base that includes private individuals as well as listed developers and landlords.

Tailored solutions

With years of direct experience within the local retail leasing and development market, you can trust in our ability to provide meticulously tailored solutions for your business needs.

605k

m² of Retail Space

46

Retail Properties

R9bn 

Asset Value

6

Industry Awards

605k

m² of Retail Space

46

Retail Properties

R9bn

Asset Value

6

Industry Awards

HOW WE BEHAVE

Our BRAVE Values

HOW WE BEHAVE

Our BRAVE Values

Bold

We fight for what we believe in, never settling for anything at face value. We challenge our industry by breaking barriers and shaking things up.

Resourceful

We hunt down the best solutions, leveraging every available resource to make it happen, combining our book-smarts with people-smarts.

Accountable

We are hands-on and invested in the outcome. We are motivated by the success we bring to our clients. That’s why we deliver with excellence and integrity.

Accountable

We are hands-on and invested in the outcome. We are motivated by the success we bring to our clients. That’s why we deliver with excellence and integrity.

Visionary

We set big-picture goals that are future-fit and sustainable. We see what others don’t. The untapped value that sits within a vacant piece of land, the next big retailer that’s just the idea of a budding entrepreneur, the job creation in every single DWG.

Energised

We have a young, hungry team, with a passion to find and mix the right connections, ensuring a fresh approach.

Visionary

We set big-picture goals that are future-fit and sustainable. We see what others don’t. The untapped value that sits within a vacant piece of land, the next big retailer that’s just the idea of a budding entrepreneur, the job creation in every single DWG.

Energised

We have a young, hungry team, with a passion to find and mix the right connections, ensuring a fresh approach.

HOW IT STARTED

Our Story

HOW IT STARTED

Our Story

Finlay Mall Leasing was born out of Finlay and Associates, a respected property company established over 30 years ago.

The property management division of Finlay and Associates was acquired by Broll in June 2015, while a small portion of the team, branched off to continue with retail development under the banner of Finlay Mall Leasing. 


Following her appointment as Managing Director, Marianka Victor proceeded to acquire Finlay Mall Leasing in 2017 and established Ancora Group, a dynamic company geared to provide comprehensive, tailored solutions to retailers and developers.


From the onset, Ancora blazed new trails and amassed proven experience in expanding national footprints into rural or secondary target markets. In collaboration with Finlay Mall Leasing, our team has collectively developed and managed over 937 000m² of retail space. This has resulted in a deep understanding of the optimal shopping centre design and tenant mix strategy required by retailers and developers for a successful venture.

Finlay Mall Leasing was born out of Finlay and Associates, a respected property company established over 30 years ago.

The property management division of Finlay and Associates was acquired by Broll in June 2015, while a small portion of the team, branched off to continue with retail development under the banner of Finlay Mall Leasing. 


Following her appointment as Managing Director, Marianka Victor proceeded to acquire Finlay Mall Leasing in 2017 and established Ancora Group, a dynamic company geared to provide comprehensive, tailored solutions to retailers and developers.


From the onset, Ancora blazed new trails and amassed proven experience in expanding national footprints into rural or secondary target markets. In collaboration with Finlay Mall Leasing, our team has collectively developed and managed over 937 000 m2 of retail space. This has resulted in a deep understanding of the optimal shopping centre design and tenant mix strategy required by retailers and developers for a successful venture.

Awards

OUR EXECUTIVES

A powerful mixture of women

OUR EXECUTIVES

A powerful mixture of women

Marianka Victor

CEO

Connector, mixer, and mover, Marianka sees the possibility in spaces in a way others don’t. A new generation retail property specialist, she makes the right connections to realise the potential in every single project. For Marianka, it’s not only about piecing together the puzzle from inception, it’s about seizing ideas to start something entirely new, and transforming it into the sustainable economic growth and social betterment of our country. Seldom behind her desk, Marianka is on-site, synchronising a developer’s dynamic needs to that of their property and its eager shoppers. She inspires the very best in her team and takes the time to uncover the true needs of the people, communities, and clients she serves.

Meryl Bessesar

Director

Meryl organises, plans, and directs the operations of Ancora Group; ensuring the team thinks and does B.R.A.V.E., functions optimally, and offers seamless 360-degree retail property services. She reinvents opportunities between spaces, ideas, and people, using her expertise to untangle the most complex deals and structures. Meryl is inspired to lead ANCORA to connect the dots in a way that not only drives the company to deliver solutions that exemplify excellence, but that propel the retail industry forward. Her strong ability to build relationships has seen her carve many successful partnerships and she has a wealth of experience and knowledge in all aspects of the retail property industry.

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