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.

Tracy Spanjaard
Chief Executive Officer

Appointment date: October 2017

Tracy Spanjaard was appointed to the Board of Directors in October 2017 and was subsequently appointed as Acting CEO in September 2019 with the permanent appointment as CEO in September 2020. Despite having grown up with the business, Tracy became actively involved with the Company in 2006 when she began consulting. Throughout her career she has served in management positions for a number of companies upon which she successfully ran her own consulting business. In March 2016, Tracy dedicated most of her time to Spanjaard on a consulting basis followed by her full-time appointment and appointment to the Board. With a strategic outlook and passion for growing the business, she continues to apply key principles learned by working closely with her late Father – Founder and CEO, Robert Spanjaard. She is committed to upholding the values on which the Company was built with a focus on sustainability, customer centricity and building brands through empowering people.

Graham Cort
Executive Director

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

Appointment date: October 2008

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.

Sifiso Zikalala CA (SA)
Independent Non-Executive Director

Appointment date: 20 August 2019
Committee membership: Audit Committee Chairman

Sifiso Zikalala has over a decade of audit and accounting expertise as well as franchise development experience. He kick started his career as an accountant at consulting firm PwC, after which he served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Umbono Group. He was subsequently appointed as the Chief Operating Officer at Mosiame Business Consulting. Sifiso founded Smakade Holdings in 2014 and currently serves as Managing Director of the company, which in just two years, he successfully grew to be one of the biggest franchisees of Taste Holdings in the Gauteng Province. With his robust financial and accounting expertise and being proficient at developing robust systems and controls, together with being adept at raising capital, he adds significant value to the Spanjaard executive team.

Masly Notrica
Interim Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Appointment date: 20 August 2019
Committee membership: Audit Committee

Masly Notrica is a distinguished leader in business. With 43 years of experience in the FMCG industry, his professional contribution includes expertise in quality assurance, logistics and warehousing, procurement, sales management, finance and administration. He began his career by dedicating nine years to his family’s business in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which taught him from the start to identify opportunities for growth. This skill has earned him achievements and accolades such as establishing the J.Melnick & Co Johannesburg branch, receiving the Best Performance Prize from Bel France in 2006 and multiple acknowledgements from Bidvest for delivering Excellent and Distinguished Service. Masly’s imports experience and vast knowledge in the marketing and logistics sphere is invaluable to the Spanjaard leadership team.

Sandeep Vassan Makan CA (SA)
Executive Financial Director

Appointment date: February 2020

Sandeep is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Management Global Accountant (“CGMA”) with 19 years of financial management and reporting experience across various industries. His extensive financial experience is instrumental in ensuring consistent and accurate financial reporting and management for the Company. Sandeep is the Financial Director for the Spanjaard Group of Companies.

Herman Kocks LL.B
Independent Non-Executive Director

Appointment date: 25 May 2020
Committee membership: Audit Committee

Herman Kocks is a distinguished South African leader in corporate governance. In his career he has held the position of Group Secretary at De Beers and Group Manager: Legal Services at Clover, with his more recent position being the Head of Legal, Risk, Compliance and Company Secretarial at financial services group of companies, Bravura. He practised as an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa between 1987 – 2005 and was a member of the Johannesburg Bar (Advocate) from 1988 to 1989. In addition he has been a Director of the Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa for six years. Mr. Kocks is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD). His experience in legal risk and compliance in his current, as well as previous corporate and board positions, adds immense value to Spanjaard.

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