Our technically proficient in-house research and development team continues to produce a superior range of products and solutions that provide complete peace of mind in meeting the specialised, high-performance requirements of both leading industry experts and everyday consumers alike.

In addition to our core business, we have a highly regarded and dedicated food aerosol production facility, making Spanjaard the supplier of choice for a variety of trusted and well-known household food brands to the local and international market. We continue to partner with these brands, successfully delivering on numerous ongoing contracts while growing our food business.

Kentin Welgemoed
Chief Executive Officer

Qualifications: BCom (Accounting Sciences), BCompt (Hons), CA(SA)
Appointment date: September 2015

Kentin qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2010. He initially joined Spanjaard in July 2015 as Operations Manager, and was later appointed to the Board as Operations Director. In September 2017, Kentin was appointed Acting CEO of Spanjaard and CEO in November. He is a member of SAICA and the Institute of Directors.

Graham Cort
Executive Director

Qualifications: Senior Certificate
Appointment date: February 2006

Graham joined Spanjaard’s Consumer/Automotive division as a sales representative in 1996. He was then assigned to Spanjaard’s Industrial/Marine division, also in a sales capacity. He was promoted to National Sales Manager Industrial/Marine division before becoming Spanjaard’s National Sales Manager. In January 2006, Graham was appointed to lead the International Sales and Logistics division, and promoted to Executive Director in February 2006. He is a member of the Institute of DIrectors.

Clinton Palmer
Executive Director

Qualifications: BSc, MSc (Biotechnology), MBA
Appointment date: October 2008
Committee membership: Social and Ethics Committee

Clinton has 20 years’ experience in a variety of technical positions within the chemical sector. He is currently head of Spanjaard’s technical operations, including manufacturing operations, all new and existing product developments and enhancements, as well as the Company’s QA and QC functions. He is a member of the Institute of Directors.

Ian Saunders
Executive Director

Qualifications: CA(SA), BCompt (Hons)
Appointment date: May 2016

Ian qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2010. He joined Spanjaard in March 2016 as Financial Manager, having gained five and three year’s experience in finance and auditing respectively. He was appointed to the Spanjaard Board in 2016. He is a member of SAICA and the Institute of Directors.

Prof DP van der Nest
Independent Non-executive Chairman

Qualifications: BCom (Accounting), Dip (HE), BCom (Hons), MCom (Economics), DTech
Appointment date: November 2006
Committee membership: Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee

Professor van der Nest has extensive experience in Corporate Governance. He has served, and still serves, as the chair and member of various governance committees in the private and public sectors in South Africa, and internationally. He is currently Head of the Department of Auditing at the Tshwane University of Technology.

Tracy Stewart
Marketing Director

Qualifications: BA (Marketing Communications) (Hons)
Appointment date: October 2017
Committee membership: Social and Ethics Committee

Tracy has 12 years’ experience in marketing, media and research-related fields and has served in management positions for a number of companies. Her experience also includes independent consulting specialising in marketing strategy and implementation. Tracy was an independent marketing consultant for Spanjaard from March 2016 and joined the Company full time in October 2017, and was simultaneously appointed as Marketing Director. She has an honours degree in Marketing Communications and is in charge of marketing for Spanjaard.

Shaila Hari
Independent Non-executive Director

Qualifications: BCompt (Hons), Public Sector Governance – UNISA SBL
Appointment date: November 2011
Committee membership: Audit Committee (Chairperson), Social and Ethics Committee (Chairperson), Remuneration Committee (Chairperson)

Shaila is experienced in corporate governance in the public and private sectors, including gaming regulatory and aviation. She holds various non-executive directorship positions including Deputy Chairperson of the Gauteng Gambling Board and Chairperson of the Gamin Committee. She was a non-executive director for the Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) until September 2017 and a member of the South African Pharmacy Council. She is a member of the Institute of Directors.

Since inception, we at Spanjaard have partnered with motorsport professionals through various product sponsorships.  These partnerships include teams and individuals competing at the highest level in the global arena such as the Dakar Rally and other international cross country racing events.  Our current sponsorships include:

• Toyota Motorsport / Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa
• 4×4 Mega World Cross Country Racing
• Stiaan Kriel Racing (VW Challenge)
• Willie Hepburn – South African racing legend
• Blane DeMeillon – Formula Vee

This long affiliation with motorsport reflects our love of adventure and determination to take on any challenge, which underpins the very spirit of our company’s brand.

We are Spanjaard – a leading manufacturer and global supplier of superior quality products, with a proven track record of delivering excellence and exceeding expectations, since 1960