Background
Cowell, Adam Douglas was born on February 13, 1953 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Son of John Douglas and Dorothy (Miller) Cowell. arrived in South Africa, 1977.
Cowell, Adam Douglas was born on February 13, 1953 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Son of John Douglas and Dorothy (Miller) Cowell. arrived in South Africa, 1977.
Bachelor in Commerce, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1975. Diploma accounting, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1979.
Finance director, Fairheads Trust Company, Cape Town, South Africa, 1983-1993;
managing director, Fairheads Trust Company, Cape Town, 1983-1993;
managing director, ADC Investments, Cape Town, since 1993;
managing director, Rand Trust Company, Cape Town, 1994-1995. Audit manager Touche Ross, London and Melbourne, 1980-1982. Board directors Mercantile Bank Holding Ltd., Cape Town.
Executive chairman Mercantile Asset Mgrs., Mercantile Insurance Brokers, Mercantile Trust Company, Mercantile Mortgage Bond Mgrs.
Member Young President's Organisation (finance chairman 1991).
Married Elizabeth Jeffery, August 12, 1988. Children: Victoria, Michael.