Christiaan van der Westhuizen

Christiaan Van der Westhuizen is an experienced professional in the energy and manufacturing sectors, currently serving as an ECO at Fonterra since April 2023, where responsibilities include operating and maintaining large coal-fired boilers. Prior experience includes roles at Mercury NZ as a Generation Controller, effectively managing a renewable geothermal power station, and Winstone Pulp International Ltd as a Leading Hand, overseeing pulp manufacturing operations. Additional experience spans various technical and managerial positions at Tenix, Eskom, and Batton Mining, focusing on electrical infrastructure and network maintenance. Christiaan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Management from Massey University, several engineering certifications, and ongoing studies in refrigeration.