Dirk Venter

Dirk Venter is an accomplished hospitality professional with extensive management experience across various prominent hotel brands. Currently serving as the Deputy General Manager at Capital on the Park under The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts since April 2024, Dirk also holds the position of Managing Director for Genesis Group Nigeria, overseeing multiple hotel locations in Port Harcourt and Lagos since July 2023. Previously, Dirk managed operations as Group General Manager at Accor for Leola Hotel by Mantis from September 2020 to July 2023, and served as Cluster General Manager at Tsogo Sun from January 2008 to September 2020. Dirk's career began as a Business Partner at Aca Joe, working with various retail brands from August 2005 to December 2007, and included a role as Banquet Manager at Hilton Hotels & Resorts from August 2002 to August 2005. Dirk holds a Diploma of Education in Hotel/Motel Administration/Management from ML Sultan and furthered education at AH Academy.