People: Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd (SHFJ.J)

SHFJ.J on Johannesburg Stock Exchange

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23 May 2013
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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position

Deenadayalen Konar

 58 2008 Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board

Markus Jooste

 51 Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director

Fredrik Nel

 53 Financial Director, Executive Director

Hendrik Ferreira

 57 2009 Executive Director

Stephanus Grobler

 53 2011 Executive Director

Thierry Guibert

 41 2011 Executive Director

Daniel van der Merwe

 54 2009 Executive Director

David Brink

 73 2008 Independent Non-Executive Director

Yolanda Cuba

 35 2007 Independent Non-Executive Director

Bruno Steinhoff

 74 2008 Non-Executive Director

Paul van den Bosch

 48 2010 Non-Executive Director

Stefanes Booysen

 50 2009 Independent Non-Executive Director

Claas Daun

 68 1998 Independent Non-Executive Director

Marthinus Lategan

 55 2011 Non-Executive Independent Director

Johannes Mouton

 66 2002 Independent Non-Executive Director

Franklin Sonn

 73 2002 Independent Non-Executive Director
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Name Description

Deenadayalen Konar

 Dr. Deenadayalen Konar is Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. He was first appointed to the board in 1998. Len is an independent consultant and professional director. Prior positions include executive director of internal audit portfolio and head of investments at the Independent Development Trust, and professor and head of the department of accountancy at the University of Durban-Westville. He is a past patron of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa, and a member of the King Committee on Corporate Governance in South Africa, the Corporate Governance Network and the Institute of Directors. He was appointed chairperson of the ministerial panel for the review of the regulation of accountants and auditors in South Africa in 2003 and served as chairman of the audit committee of the International Monetary Fund. Len was appointed chairman of the Steinhoff board in September 2008 and held various committee positions including chairman of the audit and risk committee, the risk advisory committee, and a member of the nomination committee and the human resources and remuneration committee. Len is also a non-executive director of Lonmin plc, Alexander Forbes Equity Holdings, JD Group Limited, Mustek Limited, Illovo Sugar Limited, Sappi Limited, Exxaro Resources Limited and Yeboyethu Limited. He holds BComm, MAS, DComm, CA(SA).

Markus Jooste

 Mr. Markus Johannes Jooste is Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. 1988, Markus joined Gommagomma Holdings Proprietary Limited (now Steinhoff Africa Holdings Proprietary Limited) as financial director. In 1998, Markus was appointed as executive director and took responsibility for the European operations of the group and also for directing the group’s international marketing and financial disciplines. In 2000, Markus was appointed group managing director of Steinhoff International and chairman of Steinhoff Africa and currently also acts as chief executive officer for the group’s northern hemisphere operations. Subsequent to the group’s recent acquisition of Conforama Holdings SA, one of the French household goods retailers, Markus joined their board. Markus also serves on the boards of various unlisted group companies and the following listed companies: PSG Group Limited (member of the remuneration committee), KAP International Holdings Limited (member of the remuneration committee), JD Group Limited and Phumelela Gaming and Leisure Limited (member of the remuneration committee).

Fredrik Nel

 Mr. Fredrik Johannes Nel CA(SA), is Financial Director, Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. Frikkie is the financial director of Steinhoff International and was appointed to the board in 1998. On his appointment in 1998, Frikkie also acted as company secretary for the group. He qualified as a chartered accountant in 1993 and began his career as an accountant with a private company. He joined Gommagomma Holdings Proprietary Limited (now Steinhoff Africa Holdings Proprietary Limited) as financial manager in 1989, being appointed financial director in 1990.

Hendrik Ferreira

 Mr. Hendrik Johan Karel Ferreira is Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. Piet is executive director: corporate advisory services, focusing on mergers, acquisitions and general advisory and was first appointed to the Steinhoff International board in 2005. He commenced his career in corporate finance in 1986 and worked at several investment banks before joining Steinhoff International in January 2002 after which he was appointed as an alternate director in December 2005. During his career with South African investment banks, he was involved with various corporate finance transactions, including the group’s initial public offering on the JSE Limited (JSE) in 1998. Piet has corporate finance experience and experience in the field of mergers and acquisitions, fund raising and financing transactions, company restructures and general corporate finance. Since joining Steinhoff International, he has been involved in most of the corporate transactions concluded by Steinhoff to date. Piet also serves as a member of the issuer regulation advisory committee of the JSE. Piet was appointed as an executive director of Steinhoff International and Steinhoff Investment Holdings Limited with effect from May 2009. He holds BCompt (Hons), CA(SA).

Stephanus Grobler

 Mr. Stephanus Johannes Grobler is Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. Stéhan is executive director: group treasury and financing activities and was first appointed to the Steinhoff International board in 2005. In December 1999, Stéhan was appointed company secretary of Steinhoff International and joined the group more formally in July 2000. Stéhan was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 1989. He was also admitted as a notary public, conveyancer and to appear in the High Court of South Africa. Stéhan gained experience practising in the business and corporate law fields advising various listed and unlisted companies on commercial and company law issues. Stéhan also heads the legal department of the group. He acts as director for various groups and companies. Stéhan was appointed as alternate executive director in December 2005 and became an executive director of Steinhoff International with effect from May 2009. He holds BComm (Hons) (Economics), LLB.

Thierry Guibert

 Mr. Thierry Louis Joseph Guibert is Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. Thierry is the chief executive officer of Conforama. After graduating from the Reims Business School, Thierry began his career in 1995 as an auditor at KPMG. He then joined the previous holding company of Conforama, the French-listed PPR Group, in 1999. Following various financial positions held within PPR, Thierry was appointed as chief financial officer and chief operating officer of FNAC, a European retailer within the same group. Since 2008, Thierry has held the position of chairman and chief executive officer of Conforama, which has acquired by Steinhoff in March 2011.

Daniel van der Merwe

 Mr. Daniel Maree van der Merwe is Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. Danie is the chief executive officer of Steinhoff’s southern hemisphere operations and was appointed to the Steinhoff International board in 1999. He was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 1986. He practised as an attorney specialising in the commercial and labour law fields. In 1990, Danie joined the Roadway Transport Group and was instrumental in developing the strategic direction and growth of this group. In early 1998, following the merger of Roadway Transport Group with Steinhoff Africa, Danie joined the Steinhoff group. He holds several other appointments within the group, with specific responsibility as chief executive officer for the southern hemisphere operations. He currently serves on the boards of Steinhoff Asia Pacific Limited, JD Group Limited and KAP International Holdings Limited. He holds BComm, LLB.

David Brink

 Dr. David Charles Brink is Independent Non-Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. Dave is a board member of the National Business Initiative, chairman of the board of the Wits University Foundation and a vice president of the Institute of Directors in South Africa. He is also a member of the Millennium Labour Council, a past chairman of the Absa Group Limited, Murray & Roberts Holdings,and Unitrans Limited, and a past director of Sanlam, BHP Billiton Limited and Sappi Limited. In 2010, Dave was appointed by the board of Steinhoff International as the senior independent non-executive director. He holds MSc Eng (Mining), DComm (hc), Graduate Diploma in Company Direction.

Yolanda Cuba

 Ms. Yolanda Zoleka Cuba is Independent Non-Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. Yolanda is an executive director: strategy and business support (appointed in February 2012) after appointment in 2011 as director of development and decision support at SAB Limited. Prior to joining SAB she was the group CEO of Mvelaphanda Group, a diversified industrial and investment group. She joined Mvelaphanda in corporate finance in 2003 and became the group CEO in 2007. She is a chartered accountant by profession and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Statistics) from the University of Cape Town and a Bachelor of commerce honours degree in accounting from the University of Natal. Prior to joining Mvelaphanda, she worked at Robertson’s Foods in marketing, and Fisher Hoffman PKF (now known as PKF Accountants). She also serves on the boards of SAB Limited, Absa Group Limited and Reunert Limited. She holds BComm (Statistics), BComm (Hons) (Accounting), CA(SA).

Bruno Steinhoff

 Mr. Bruno Ewald Steinhoff is Non-Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. He relinquished executive duties with effect from 1 April 2008 and continues serving as non-executive director. After studying industrial business, Bruno started his furniture trade and distribution business in June 1964 in Westerstede, Germany. In 1971, he expanded the business into manufacturing with the first upholstery factory in Remels. During the 1980s, Bruno acquired interests in central and eastern Europe and in a joint venture in South Africa with Claas Daun involving Gommagomma Holdings. He has more than 45 years’ experience in the furniture business and more than 35 years’ manufacturing experience. Bruno also serves on the regional board of Commerzbank for northern Germany.

Paul van den Bosch

 Mr. Paul Denis Julia van den Bosch is Non-Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. Paul joined HabufaMeubelen B.V. in Hapert in 1985 after the completion of his studies at the European University in Antwerp. He is currently the general manager of the Van den Bosch Beheer Group B.V. During this time Paul founded Henders & Hazel® concept. He is a member of the Round Table of Neerpelt in Belgium who actively drive and promote activities around social and economic issues in that region. He holds VEcon, MBA.

Stefanes Booysen

 Dr. Stefanes Francois Booysen is Independent Non-Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. He completed his articles with Ernst & Young and acted as lecturer at the University of South Africa. In 2006 he was appointed as council member of the University of Pretoria. Steve is the former group chief executive officer of Absa Group Limited. Steve also serves on the boards of Clover Limited, Senwes Limited and Vukile Properties Limited. He holds BCompt (Hons) (Accounting), MCompt, DComm (Accounting), CA(SA).

Claas Daun

 Mr. Claas Edmund Daun is Independent Non-Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. Claas has experience in management and investments worldwide and is a corporate investor in several industries. Claas was instrumental in developing the KAP businesses and acted as chairman of KAP International Holdings Limited for many years. Claas resigned from the KAP board on 25 June 2012. He is currently a member of the boards of KAP AG, Courthiel Holdings Proprietary Limited, Daun and Cie AG, Stöhr AG, Mech Baumwoll-Spinnerei and Weberei AG and Oldenburgische Landesbank AG, and holds several other directorships. Claas is honorary consul of South Africa in Lower Saxony, Germany. He holds a masters’ degree in business commerce from the University of Cologne and qualified as a chartered accountant in 1975.

Marthinus Lategan

 Dr. Marthinus Theunis Lategan is Non-Executive Independent Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Limited. Since 2007, Theunie has served as a member of the council of the University of the Witwatersrand. He lectured in accounting and taxation at the University of Johannesburg until 1987, after which he returned to practise at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He joined Rand Merchant Bank in 1994 and later became head of their structured finance unit. In 1999 he became chief executive officer for the corporate banking unit of First National Bank. In 2004 he was appointed to the executive management committee of the FirstRand Group and served on various committees. In 2005, Theunie was appointed chief executive officer for FirstRand Africa and Emerging Markets and, in 2007, he relocated to India to set up FirstRand Banking Group, India. He retired from the FirstRand Group in July 2010. He serves as a non-executive director, and previously acted as chairman, of RARE Holdings Limited, an AltX-listed company. In addition to his appointment as non-executive director, Theunie has also been appointed as a member of Steinhoff’s audit committee. He holds DComm, CA(SA).

Johannes Mouton

 Mr. Johannes Fredericus Mouton is Independent Non-Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. Jannie started his career with Federale Volksbeleggings Limited as financial manager and after a period as financial director with Kanhym Limited, established Senekal Mouton and Kitshoff Inc, a stockbroking company and member of the JSE. He served as member of several JSE committees and was instrumental in various corporate transactions. He has more than 35 years’ experience in financial management and investment banking. As non-executive chairman of the PSG Group Limited he also serves as a trustee of various trusts administered on behalf of the University of Stellenbosch. He holds BComm (Hons), CA(SA), AEP.

Franklin Sonn

 Dr. Franklin Abraham Sonn is Independent Non-Executive Director of Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. He was appointed as South Africa’s first democratic ambassador to the United States of America from 1995 to 1998 and returned to South Africa in 1999. He is the recipient of 13 honorary doctorates in law, education, humanities and philosophy from various institutions in South Africa, Europe and North America. He served as rector of Peninsula Technikon, now Cape Peninsula University of Technology, for 17 years. He is the former President of the Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut and served as chancellor of the University of the Free State from 2002 to 2009. Current board positions, among others, include JIA Piazza Proprietary Limited (holding company for the five-star Airport Sun InterContinental Hotel at OR Tambo Airport), Imalivest Proprietary Limited, African Star Ventures Proprietary Limited, Ekapa Mining Proprietary Limited and non-executive director of Macsteel Service Centres SA, RGA Reinsurance Company of South Africa, Esorfranki Limited and Xinergistix Management Services Proprietary Limited. He is a trustee of the WWF SA and the Desmond Tutu Peace Trust.

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