FELIX RATHEB
Position: CEO: Sea Harvest Group Ltd
Appointed to company: 2009
DOB: 1973
Nationality: South African
Qualification: B.Sc. (Hons.) (Elec. Eng.), MBA
DIRECTORSHIPS
Sea Harvest Corporation (Proprietary) Limited
Sea Harvest Australia (Proprietary) Limited
Cape Harvest Foods (Proprietary) Limited
Desert Diamond Fishing Company (Proprietary) Limited
Cape Haddie (Proprietary) Limited
BRIEF PROFILE
Felix completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Wits University in 1995 and his MBA at UCT in 2000 and has more than 17 years of experience in the FMCG and fishing industries. In 2003 he joined Sea Harvest as a Commercial Manager, was promoted to Group Sales & Marketing Director in 2006, and CEO in 2013. In 2017 Felix led the listing of Sea Harvest on the JSE, and subsequently guided the growth of the company through a combination of organic and acquisitive growth. He was responsible for the acquisition and subsequent listing of Australian agri-business Mareterram Limited on the ASX and the delisting in 2019. Mr Ratheb has extensive experience in the South African fishing industry and currently serves as Chairman of the largest sector body, the South African Deep-Sea Trawl Industry Association (SADSTIA). He is also a Board Member of the largest whitefish conference globally, the Groundfish Forum, whose headquarters are located in Canada, and was a Trustee on the board of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the global gold standard in marine sustainability certifications, from 2016 until 2019.
MUHAMMAD BREY
Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (Executive Director)
Appointed to company: 2016
DOB: 1978
Nationality: South African
Qualification: CA(SA)
DIRECTORSHIPS
Sea Harvest Group Limited
Sea Harvest Corporation (Proprietary) Limited
Sea Harvest (Proprietary) Limited
Sea Harvest International (Proprietary) Limited
Cape Harvest Food Group (Proprietary) Limited
Cape Harvest Foods (Proprietary) Limited
Sea Harvest Foundation NPC
Sea Harvest Aquaculture (Proprietary) Limited
Viking Aquaculture (Proprietary) Ltd
Ladismith Cheese Company (Proprietary) Ltd
Ladismith Powder Company (Proprietary) Ltd
BRIEF PROFILE
Mr Brey was promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer of Sea Harvest Group at the end of April 2020 and is responsible for Finance, Internal Audit, IT and Procurement, as well as the Group's organic and acquisitive growth strategies. As managing executive at Brimstone, Mr Brey was responsible for managing the growth and performance of Sea Harvest, one of Brimstone's investment companies. Subsequent to this, he officially joined Sea Harvest as Chief Investment Officer in 2016. In the latter position, he was responsible for driving the Company's acquisition and growth strategy, as well as the performance of the Group's various operating subsidiaries. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant who, upon completion of his articles at KPMG, joined the Corporate Finance division of Nedbank Capital where he implemented a number of mergers, acquisitions, listings and Black Economic Empowerment transactions. In 2009, he joined Brimstone as Managing Executive where his responsibilities included identifying, implementing and funding acquisitions, managing Brimstone's investment portfolio and driving growth at portfolio companies.
MARY-LOU HARRY
Position: Human Resources Director
Appointed to company: 2008
DOB: 1959
Nationality: South African
Qualification: Nat. Diploma Human Resources; B.Comm. Hons, M. Phil (Management)
DIRECTORSHIPS
Sea Harvest Corporation (Proprietary) Limited
Vuna Fishing Group (Proprietary) Limited
SeaVuna Fishing Company (Proprietary) Limited
Sea Harvest Foundation NPC
BRIEF PROFILE
Ms Harry joined Sea Harvest as the Executive responsible for the Human Resources portfolio. She has garnered extensive experience in all areas of Human Resources and has held several senior management and executive roles. Before moving into the fishing industry, she worked in the Broadcasting and Engineering sectors. Ms Harry also served as Chairperson of the South African Fishing Employers Organisation (SAFIEO) and was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Medical Aid for the Fishing Industry, Board member of the Food & Beverages SETA, and an executive member of the Fishing Industry Bargaining Council.
RENALDO GROENEWALD
Position: Managing Director Ladismith Cheese Company (Proprietary) Limited
Appointed to company: 2019
DOB: 1972
Nationality: South African
Qualification: CA(SA), MBA (University of Stellenbosch)
DIRECTORSHIPS
Ladismith Powder Company (Proprietary) Limited
Ladismith Namibia (Proprietary) Limited
BRIEF PROFILE
Mr Groenewald has more than 13 years' experience in the dairy industry. He joined Ladismith Cheese Company as the Chief Financial Officer in March 2006, responsible for Finance, IT and various other line functions. He was promoted to CEO of the group in 2014. In 2015, he had to manage and rebuild the company after a fire nearly destroyed the whole factory. In 2019, he managed the successful sale of the Ladismith Cheese Company to the Sea Harvest Group. Mr Groenewald also held several senior roles at Deutsche Bank and DHL when he lived in the UK for a few years and also held a senior finance role within the South African Department of Defence. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and completed his articles at Kruger & Co in Johannesburg. He also completed his MBA studies at the University of Stellenbosch Business School in 2013.
TERENCE BROWN
Position: Operations Director
Appointed to company: 2014
DOB: 1974
Nationality: South African
Qualification: Mechanical Engineering
DIRECTORSHIPS
Sea Harvest Corporation (Proprietary) Limited
Vuna Fishing Company (Proprietary) Limited
SeaVuna Fishing Company (Proprietary) Limited
Sea Harvest Foundation NPC
BRIEF PROFILE
Mr Brown has over 20 years of experience in the local and international fishing industry. He was appointed as the Operations Director in September 2014 and is responsible for all land-based operations. Mr Brown was previously the Fleet Manager at Sea Harvest for five years and then moved to Oceana Group where he held various roles in fleet and production management. In addition to his roles in the South African fishing industry, he was a General Manager at Ireland Blyth Limited’s subsidiary, a Mauritian conglomerate’s fishing company listed on the Mauritian stock exchange. He currently serves as Chairperson of the Sea Harvest Foundation (NPC) and is a former Chairperson of the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA).
KONRAD GELDENHUYS
Position: Sales and Marketing Director
Appointed to company: 2013
DOB: 1969
Nationality: South African
Qualification: MBA (UCT)
DIRECTORSHIPS
Cape Harvest Foods (Proprietary) Limited
Sea Harvest International (Proprietary) Limited
Ladismith Cheese Company (Proprietary) Limited
Ladismith Powder Company (Proprietary) Limited
Cape Haddie (Proprietary) Limited (dormant)
BRIEF PROFILE
Mr Geldenhuys joined Sea Harvest as Commercial Manager, responsible for managing and reporting on profitability across all sales channels, as well as balancing production with market demand. In 2013, he was Managing Executive of Sea Harvest’s international business and shortly after was appointed as Group Sales & Marketing Executive responsible for managing sales across all domestic and international sales channels, as well as overseeing all facets of brand management and marketing. He has many years’ experience in sales management with broad international exposure.
Nondumiso Seshoka
Position: Company Secretary
Appointed to company: 2020
DOB: 1990
Nationality: South African
Qualification: LLB (Wits); Higher Diploma Compliance Management (UJ)
BRIEF PROFILE
Ms Seshoka completed her LLB undergraduate degree at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in 2012. Pursuant to obtaining her LLB, Ms Seshoka gained valuable experience at ENSAfrica and thereafter, at Bowman Gilfillan. In 2016 she joined Hans Merensky Holdings as the Group Legal and Compliance Manager where she gained extensive knowledge and experience in the legal, company secretarial, and compliance fields. In 2019 Ms Seshoka further honed her skills by obtaining a Higher Diploma in Compliance Management from the University of Johannesburg. In August 2020 Ms Seshoka was appointed as Company Secretary to Sea Harvest Group Limited.
GERRIT NORTJE
Position: Finance Director
Appointed to company: 2014
DOB: 1969
Nationality: South African
Qualification: CA (SA); ACMA
BRIEF PROFILE
Mr Nortje has 25 years of experience in the FMCG and manufacturing industries with the last 17 years being with Sea Harvest. He has held various positions within the finance function, including heading-up the IT and Procurement departments. His current role focuses on managing the finances of Sea Harvest's fishing operations and strategic projects aimed at both organic and inorganic growth opportunities. He has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting and an Honours Degree in Management Accounting from the University of Stellenbosch, as well as an Honours Degree in Accounting from the University of South Africa. Mr Nortje is a qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) and Associate Chartered Management Accountant. He completed his articles at Price Waterhouse Coopers.
MADODA KHUMALO
Position: Strategic Services Director
Appointed to company: 2015
DOB: 1986
Nationality: South African
Qualification: B.Sc Hons (UCT); M.Sc (UCT)
DIRECTORSHIPS
Sea Harvest Corporation (Proprietary) Limited
BRIEF PROFILE
Mr Khumalo completed his BSc (Hons) in Ocean Atmospheric Science and Environmental Management in 2009 at the University of Cape Town and holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Cape Town in 2012. He has extensive knowledge in marine science with seagoing research experience obtained at various institutions, such as the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries in South Africa and the University of Cape Town. Mr Khumalo joined Sea Harvest as the Executive Assistant to the CEO and, in October 2014, became the Resource and Sustainability Manager. He was promoted to Strategic Services Executive in October 2015, responsible for Fishing Rights; and overseeing Sustainability and Corporate Affairs for the Group. Mr Khumalo is also the Scientific Committee Chair for the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA).
RUSSELL HALL
Position: Fleet Executive
Appointed to company: 2015
DOB: 1967
Nationality: South African
Qualification: Maritime Qualification; Nat Dipl. (Cost Management Accounting)
BRIEF PROFILE
Upon joining Sea Harvest, Mr Hall assumed responsibility for the risk portfolio in the company’s Fleet Division. Prior to Sea Harvest he acquired extensive seagoing experience on merchant ships with Safmarine. Mr Hall was appointed the Fleet Executive in January 2014 responsible for the overall vessel management of the fleet and setting fishing strategy for the Group. With over 20 years' experience at the Sea Harvest Group, Mr Hall has extensive knowledge in vessel acquisitions, production at sea and project management.
NICK LOUBSER
Position: Viking Aquaculture Operations Director
Appointed to company: 2018
DOB: 1967
Nationality: South African
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
DIRECTORSHIPS
Viking Aquaculture
BRIEF PROFILE
Nick has 30 years of experience in aquaculture from green fields project management to managing the people and the strategic development of the business. He, effectively, joined the Sea Harvest Group when it acquired the majority share of Viking Aquaculture in July 2018, at which point, he was appointed Operations Director. He began his journey at Viking Aquaculture in 2010, assuming responsibility for business development. Prior to that, he spent 20 years at I&J, one of South Africa’s biggest seafood producers, helping to grow the company’s abalone farm from start-up to full production. He was also instrumental in establishing a finfish hatchery for I&J and piloting the culture of popular South African linefish species, yellowtail and dusky kob. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree from the University of Cape Town and has served as chairman of the South African Abalone Farmers’ Association (AFASA) and on the board of Amanzi Biosecurity, a non-profit company that manages the Health Management Programme of AFASA.