Who we are
Ohlthaver & List Finance Trading Corporation Limited (Ohlthaver & List Group, O&L, OLFITRA, or The Group) stands as Namibia’s foremost privately held consortium. Firmly rooted in Africa, we proudly hold the distinction of being the country’s largest privately held group, contributing 3.9% to the gross domestic product (GDP). Originating from the early collaboration of Hermann Ohlthaver and Carl List in 1919 under the Ohlthaver & List Bran Kommission partnership, our headquarters are situated in Windhoek, Namibia.
Vision 2029
Profitable and Sustainable Industry Return On Assets (ROA)
All our Operating Companies should be profitable and should make industry-standard returns on assets by the end of June 2029. We will benchmark the O&L Group to other companies in the same line of business and similar industries.
N$2.5 Billion EBIT
EBIT stands for: Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
As a Group, our goal is to gain financial strength and stability through the achievement of an EBIT target of N$2.5 Billion by the end of June 2029. This means that if we add each Operating Company’s EBIT together, the total should amount to N$2.5 Billion.
Great Place To Work (GPTW) Global Top 10
Our goal is for each of us to actively work on our focus areas and take advantage of the opportunities available to improve our Great Place To Work results over the next four (4) years. We aim to become one of the Top 10 Great Places To Work globally by the end of June 2029.
An O&L Persona score above 85%
The O&L Persona score is a measure of the extent to which each O&L employee embodies the core principles of our O&L Persona – being Authentic, Caring and Passionate. When representing the O&L Group both internally and externally, our actions and behaviours should align with the O&L Persona to enable us to achieve Vision 2029.
A survey will be conducted each year and our goal is to maintain a consistent score of more than 85% in living the O&L Persona
The O&L Persona
Let's Talk
Open, honest, down to earth, from the heart communication
- I talk about my expectations, know my business and share its success stories with others
- I create an environment of openness and transparency where everybody is free to talk
- I have discussions with my employees, their expectations, and provide regular feedback
- I am open to contributions and listen in a manner that promote long term relationships and connection
Let's Do It
Deliver on tasks with speed and quality
- I act decisively
- I create an environment where others can provide input and action
- I own, support and drive the strategy of the Company
- I create a high level of connection and affinity to deliver
Hooked On Results
Committed to delivering breakthrough outcomes
- I deliver on my promises
- I constantly seek to provide new ideas and more innovative ways of achieving success
- I am inspired and motivated to deliver beyond expectations
- I am responsible for the success of my company
We Grow People
Taking responsibility and providing opportunities for growth
- I am responsible for my growth, development and success
- I empower everyone around me to grow, develop and succeed
- I celebrate the successes of myself, my colleagues and my company
- I own the company’s performance management and succession strategies
We All Serve
Caring about the future, caring about everyone
- I create excellent customer experiences and always go the extra mile
- I create conditions for people to succeed everywhere
- I am connected to and in service of the purpose of the company
- I serve my Company, Community and Country
Naturally Today For Tomorrow
Bringing thinking to everything
- I respect the culture, beliefs and views of all people and do not discriminate on religion, race, gender or sexual orientation
- I care about my and everyone’s health
- I care about the environment and ensure future sustainability of natural resources
- I am an ambassador of my company’s products & services
We Do The Right Things Right
Open, honest, down to earth, from the heart communication
- I strive for excellence in whatever I do
- I display honesty and integrity in all my actions
- I take accountability for my actions
- I am guided by what is best for the company and its people
