Erik du Plessis

Erik du Plessis is a finance professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen since April 2024, Erik has previously held significant positions including General Manager - Commercial & Strategy at Kmart and Target Australia and New Zealand, General Manager Finance at Target Australia, and Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at Kmart Australia Limited. Erik's background also includes key roles at Wesfarmers, Deutsche Bank, and Deloitte Australia, starting as a Business Analyst at National Training Pty Ltd in 2007. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne, an Executive Education program from INSEAD focused on M&A and Strategy, and pursuit of CFA Level I through the CFA Institute.