Jake White partners with the Verso Group

Former Springbok Rugby coach Jake White took up a major shareholding in Verso Ventures (Pty) Ltd through a joint venture transaction with the Verso Group.

With its head office based in Bellville, Cape Town, the Verso Group also appointed White as its brand manager, effective 1 February 2008. White's primary responsibility will be the marketing of Verso's diverse financial services offering. He will be based at the group's head office.

White will simultaneously continue his role as marketing consultant for Richmark Holdings, which was announced in December last year.