Marike van der Merwe

Marike van der Merwe is an experienced professional in merchandise and product development, currently serving as the Merchandise and New Product Development Manager at NetFlorist since May 2015. Prior to this role, Marike held positions as a Buyer for Pick n Pay, overseeing the Furniture and Home Decor categories, and as a Senior Imports Merchandiser at Direkshinz, focusing on product development and sourcing in the furniture and lighting sectors. Marike's career also includes a buyer position at The Foschini Retail Group Pty Ltd and management experience at Wetherlys, along with work as a Senior Visual Merchandiser at Truworths. Marike holds a B.Consumer Science degree in Clothing Management from the University of Pretoria, earned between 2000 and 2003.