Leadership

The People Behind Komco

Komco is led by a small, experienced team with deep roots in property investment, management and development. Our leadership brings together commercial discipline, practical property expertise and a long-term ownership mindset.

We believe that good property management is personal. Our leadership is directly involved in the day-to-day oversight of our portfolio — not removed from it.

Our Team

Tivon Komen

Director and Founder

Tivon has built his career helping businesses navigate complex commercial and regulatory questions. His experience spans leading law firms and international businesses across Africa and Europe, with a focus on commercial contracts, property, technology, data protection and corporate governance. He holds a BA (Law), an LLB and an Advanced LLM in Law and Digital Technologies.

At Komco, Tivon brings a broad commercial perspective to the company's property and investment activities by asking the right questions early, structuring opportunities clearly and keeping decisions focused on long-term value.

Daniele-B von Ziegler-Smith

Director

Daniele-B knows that good property decisions depend on getting both the legal detail and the commercial reality right. She is an attorney, notary public and conveyancer with experience in commercial property transactions, land and regulatory matters, including work connected to major commercial developments. She holds an LLB, an LLM and a BA Honours in Journalism, giving her a strong legal foundation and an ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

At Komco, she helps ensure that opportunities are properly understood, risks are identified early and property matters are managed with care and sound judgment.

How We Work

01

Direct Involvement

Our leadership is directly involved in property management, leasing decisions, tenant relations and capital allocation. We do not manage from a distance.

02

Long-Term Perspective

We make decisions with a long-term view. Short-term pressures do not drive our investment or management choices — we are patient, deliberate owners.

03

Commercial Integrity

We deal honestly with tenants, partners, vendors and counterparties. Our reputation is built on straightforward, fair dealing in all our property activities.

04

Practical Experience

Our advice and decisions are grounded in direct property experience — not theory. We have managed properties through different market conditions and understand what active ownership requires.

Work With Our Team

We welcome enquiries from property owners, investors, tenants and prospective partners. Our team is available to discuss your property requirements directly.

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