Ruan Wolfaardt

Ruan Wolfaardt is a dynamic marketing leader currently serving as the National Marketing Manager at Chefs Training & Innovation Academy, where responsibilities include developing and executing strategic marketing plans to drive brand growth and enrollment for South Africa’s leading culinary school. Previously, Ruan was the Digital Marketing Manager at Decision Management Solutions, specializing in decision-centric systems for prominent US clients. Ruan’s experience also includes serving as the Digital Engagement Coordinator at WWF South Africa, and holding various roles in marketing and brand management at Restaurant Secrets Inc., as well as financial planning positions at Absa Group. Ruan holds a BCom Honours in Marketing from the University of Pretoria.