Deon Berg

Deon Berg is an experienced operations manager with a strong background in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as Operations Manager at Viral Ventures since October 2021, Deon previously held the role of Director of Operations at Proud Hospitality from April 2020 to August 2021, where the focus was on concept development and operational setup following the acquisition of Panthera Hospitality Group. Deon's earlier positions include Operations Manager at Panthera Hospitality Group, R&D Manager at Hunter & Barrel, co-founder and Director at Foodlink South Africa, Executive Group Chef/Director at Koi Restaurant & Wakame, Business Development Manager at Cafés Richard, and Account Manager at illycaffè. Educational qualifications include certifications in culinary arts and hospitality from Creative Visions Industries, William Angliss Institute, and Christina Martin School of Food & Wine.