Clover's Chief Executive

Johann Vorster was appointed Chief Executive of Clover Industries Limited on 1 February 2006.

After graduating with a BComm from RAU in 1985, Johann spent four years with Ernst & Young, where he became Senior Manager while completing his Honours through Unisa in 1986 and qualified as Chartered Accountant in 1987. His next two years were spent with the South African Revenue Services as Assistant Director of Operational Research.

Johann completed his MBA through Wits before joining East Rand Plastics (Pty) Ltd in 1992. After several acquisitions, the East Rand Plastics Group of Companies was created, which finally became Astrapak.

As Financial Director of Astrapak he was instrumental in the company's listing on the JSE in 1997. Johann became joint Managing Director of the Film Division of Astrapak before joining the Clover Group as Chief Financial Officer in October 2000.

After four years in charge of the Group's Financial Department, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer in September 2004. In July 2005 he became Deputy CEO to Robert Wesseloo, and when Robert announced his retirement at the beginning of 2006, Johann was appointed as Clover's next Chief Executive.

Johann's areas of expertise include sales and marketing, brand management, project management, corporate finance, joint ventures, international trade, mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds and executive committee participation, and has been a board member for the past 10 years.

Johann is 44 years old and married with two daughters.