Jan Ferreira, started the company in 1980 and quickly distinguished himself as an able businessman and developer.  Over time the business grew from a single centre which was built solely to house the personally owned, Boulevard Printers, to several substantial shopping centres.

In the year 2000 Jan was joined by Liezl van Heyningen, who gradually took over management of the JB FerreiraTrust’s properties. To date Liezl successfully manages the Trust’s portfolio.