Verna Appollis

Verna Appollis serves as the Chief People Officer at Peace Parks Foundation since June 2025, focusing on HR initiatives that align with business objectives and foster an inclusive workplace across multiple regions. Previously, Verna held the role of Senior Human Resources Manager at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation and Group Human Capital Manager at AECI Much Asphalt, where the focus was on implementing business strategy and enhancing performance management. As HR Manager at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Verna led the development of strategic HR programs, while prior experience at RSA Litho involved empowering employees to reach their potential. Verna holds an M.Com in Industrial Psychology from the University of the Western Cape and completed a Data Analysis Online Short Course at GetSmarter in 2021.