OUR PEOPLE
Executive Directors
WF de Jager
Chief Executive
CA (SA)
Nov 30, 2004
Completed his board exam in 1994 and completed his articles with PwC. On 1 December 2004 he joined Cashbuild as the Financial Director, with 10 years working experience specifically in the retail sector. On 1 March 2011 he was appointed as the Marketing and Procurement Director. On 1 March 2012 he was appointed as the Chief Executive.
SA Thoresson
Operations Director
Mar 26, 2007
Has 24 years retail operations experience, Fifteen years operating in the neighbouring countries and joined Cashbuild in August 2005. He was appointed Operations Director on 27 March 2007.
W van Aswegen
Commercial and Marketing Director
CA (SA)
Apr 1, 2018
Has been appointed to the board as executive director responsible for Commercial and Marketing, with effect from 2 April 2018. He obtained his CA(SA) qualification in 1994 and completed his articles with PwC. Wimpie joined Cashbuild in April 2008 and has been responsible for various functions, with the last 6 years as Procurement Executive.
H Bester
Chief Financial Officer
CA(SA), MCom (SA & International Taxation)
Jul 1, 2024
Hanré completed his articles at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2003 where he also specialised in taxation as a multi-disciplined tax practitioner. Prior to joining Cashbuild as the Chief Financial Officer, he held senior finance positions in the distribution & warehousing sectors of the Building & Construction industry as well as Information & Communications Technology (ICT) industry.
Independent Non Executive Directors
AGW Knock - Chairman
Pr Eng (ret), BSc Eng. (Hons), MSc (Eng); MDP
Jun 30, 2011
Former non-executive board member of Mining SETA; Chairman of the SAP Africa User group NPA; Chairman Minerals and Mining Standards Generating Body; Council member Association of Mine Managers.
Dr DSS Lushaba
BSc Adv. Biochemistry (Hons), GDip (Co Dir), PGD (Digital Marketing), MSc, MBA, DBA, CD(SA).
Jun 30, 2011
A facilitator of Corporate Governance Programmes at the Institute of Directors in South Africa. Directorships include Don’t Waste (Gau 1-6) and GVSC Communications South Africa. Past directorships include Harmony Gold Limited; Spescom Limited; Cricket SA; South Africa Day NPC; Rand Water; TCTA; Water Research Commission; and Managing Director of Talent Growth Partners.
GM Tapon Njamo
CA (SA)
Apr 1, 2018
Gloria is an experienced executive who has held different senior roles in various companies. Her recent experience is that of CFO for GE Transportation Africa where, in addition to the normal financial function oversight, she ran commercial finance functions. Her non-corporate experience includes being a speaker/mentor to FNB Women in Business. She is currently the Head of Investor Relations at Santam.
M Bosman (Mr)
B Acc Hons CA (SA)
Feb 28, 2019
Former Chief Financial Officer of Shoprite Holdings, and served on various Shoprite group subsidiaries. Marius is a director and Chairman of Shoprite Insurance Company.
M Bosman (Ms)
B.ACC (Hons) (UJ), CA(SA)
Jul 31, 2021
Melanie runs a consulting practice focused on financial services. She is also a non-executive director of Escap SOC Limited (a subsidiary of Eskom) and Land Bank Insurance Company and Land Bank Life Insurance Company SOC Limited. She is a former board member of Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation of Africa.
AJ Mokgwatsane
Integrated Marketing and Communications Diploma (AAA School of Advertising), SAB Management Development Programme, Vodacom Leadership Development Programme (IE University)
Jul 31, 2021
Abey is the Managing Executive for Brand and Communications of the Vodacom Group. His previous roles include that of CEO of Ogilvy South Africa and of the VWV Group. He is also a Board member of the Vodacom Foundation and the Marketing Association of South Africa.