Cornelis van der Waal, CEO

Cornelis holds an MBA degree obtained through the University of Stellenbosch Business School in 2005. In addition, he has completed two honours degrees, one in Business Administration (2004) and the other in Industrial Relations (1999) as well as an undergraduate degree in Industrial Psychology obtained from Rand Afrikaans University (University of Johannesburg) in 1998. 

His working experience, of over 15 years, includes management consultancy in market and industry research roles. He has extensive experience with management, data analysis, generating new ideas and helping customers to grow their businesses based on a fact foundation. The majority of his experience has been gained through helping companies identify new markets and product opportunities across public and private sector while working for consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. He has extensive stakeholder relationship management experience and has worked with senior executives across many sectors. Cornelis is seconded to the GDA from Wesgro, the Western Cape investment, trade, tourism and film promotion’s agency.