Werner du Plessis

Strategic Advisory Associate Director at Barzan Holdings

Werner Du Plessis has a diverse range of work experience. Werner is currently working as an Associate Director of Business Development at Barzan Holdings since April 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Business Manager & Project Controller at James Fisher and Sons plc from November 2018 to February 2021. From January 2016 to December 2018, they served as an Executive Manager of Business Development at Rheinmetall Denel Munition. Before that, they worked at MiX Telematics from February 2014 to December 2015 as a Global Business Development Manager and from February 2008 to December 2015 as an International Business Development Manager. From February 2001 to February 2008, they worked as a Business Development Manager at VIA Technologies, Inc. Additionally, they have a significant career in the South African Navy where they held various positions as an Officer from January 1990 to January 2000, gaining valuable business, leadership, managerial, and project management experience. Werner was commended for accelerated promotion and represented South Africa in international programs, participating in negotiations with representatives from various countries.

Werner Du Plessis began their education in 1988 at Strand High School. After completing high school in 1989, they went on to attend Stellenbosch University from 1991 to 1995. During their time at Stellenbosch University, Werner pursued a Bachelor of Military Science (BMil) degree with a focus on Human Resources, specifically studying Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Business Economics.

In 2011, Werner enrolled in the Senior Management Development Programme at Stellenbosch Business School. Although the field of study for this program is not specified, it can be assumed that it provided him with valuable knowledge and skills related to senior management.

Later on, in 2015, Werner Du Plessis pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at The Open University of Switzerland. Werner'sfield of study for the MBA program was International Sales and Marketing, indicating their interest and specialization in this area.

The provided information does not specify the end year for Werner's MBA program or reveal any subsequent educational pursuits beyond that point.

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Timeline

  • Strategic Advisory Associate Director

    September 1, 2023 - present

  • Associate Director Business Development

    April, 2021

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