Johann van Rooyen

Johann van Rooyen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in governance, risk management, and legal advisory roles. Currently serving as Interim Business Transformation and Governance Officer and Group Company Secretary and Risk Executive at Tongaat Hulett since January 2020, Johann previously held the position of Group Company Secretary at Illovo Sugar Africa from September 2016 to December 2019, where responsibilities included advising on board governance and compliance across multiple countries. Johann's career includes significant roles at Illovo Sugar Limited, where responsibilities encompassed Chief Risk Officer and Group Manager: Insurance, overseeing risk management and insurance programs. Johann's earlier experience includes serving as Senior Legal Advisor at Mutual & Federal and as an independent attorney at Honey Attorneys. Academic qualifications include an MBA from the University of Wales, Cardiff, and a B.Proc in Law from the University of the Free State. Additionally, Johann is an admitted attorney with the High Court of South Africa.