Carina Wessels

Carina Wessels is a highly accomplished legal and governance professional with extensive experience in executive roles across various organizations. Currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at the Institute of Directors South Africa since June 2024, Carina also holds an executive position at Alexforbes since 2017, leading governance, legal, compliance, and sustainability efforts. Noteworthy achievements include multiple accolades such as General Counsel of the Year and leading significant corporate transactions and legal initiatives, including the first fully virtual general meeting in South Africa. Carina's previous roles encompass Group Company Secretary positions at the South African Dental Association and Exxaro Resources, where Carina successfully established the legal department as a key business partner. Educational qualifications include an Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School and a Master of Laws from the University of Pretoria.