Francois van der Merwe

Francois VAN DER MERWE has an extensive work experience spanning several industries. Francois started their career at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Audit Senior Financial Services from 1999 to 2002. Following this, they joined Diageo as a Finance Manager Benelux in 2002. In 2003, they moved to Novartis where they held various roles including Group Accountant, Senior Business Analyst, Head of Business Planning and Analysis for Novartis UK, and CFO for Novartis Southern Africa. Francois then joined Aspen Pharmacare in 2013, where they served as Commercial Head for Aspen South Africa and later as Group Commercial Executive for Aspen Holdings. Their most recent position is with Origin Wine, where they currently work as the Group Chief Financial Officer, a role they have held since 2017.

Francois van der Merwe completed a diploma in Advanced Auditing from the University of Cape Town in 2000. Prior to that, they obtained a B-Acc (Honours) degree from Stellenbosch University between 1995 and 1999. Additionally, Francois has attended an Executive Leadership Course at Harvard Business School starting in 2008. Francois is also a certified Chartered Accountant (SA), granted by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. The specific month and year of their certification are not provided in the information given.