Ana van der Merwe

Ana van der Merwe is an experienced professional with a robust background in continuous improvement and project management across various industries. Currently serving as the Continuous Improvement Lead at Respect Aged Care and Principal at Altare Australia, Ana has previously held notable positions such as Operations Improvement Analyst at Cepheid and Lead Black Belt at GE Capital Australia New Zealand, where strategic initiatives delivered significant business improvements. Key achievements include enhancing conversion rates and reducing cycle time in financial services, as well as achieving considerable cost reductions and increased customer satisfaction in manufacturing settings. Ana holds a Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Business and Management from Curtin University, a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences from Swinburne University of Technology, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Electronic Engineering from Stellenbosch University.