Catharina Sevillano-Barredo

Catharina Sevillano-Barredo is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in leadership and strategic growth. As the Co-founder, Director, and Group CFO of Universal Healthcare since February 2009, Catharina focuses on the company's strategic positioning. Additional roles include Director at BREVITY TRADE 57 and Founder of Sevillano Hausmann and Associates (Pty) Limited, both established in 2001. Catharina served as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chairperson at Distell until April 2023 and has held a structured finance position at Real Africa Durolink Investment Bank from 1995 to 2001. Early career experience includes financial management at Sappi and completing articles at PwC. Catharina holds a B Com Hons and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) from the University of Johannesburg.