Michal, possessing a PhD in Forestry, an MBA earned in South Africa and a Master’s degree earned in the USA brings distinguished qualifications to his role as the CEO of CMO. He also holds a part-time extraordinary professorship in forest sciences at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, showcasing his academic prowess. With an illustrious forestry career spanning over 80 countries across the northern and southern hemispheres, Michal has garnered extensive experience in forestry companies and held global leadership positions in major corporations. Notably, he served as the head of the worldwide forest certification division at SGS, the world’s largest […]

Christi is a qualified Professional Accountant (SA) and a Tax Practitioner. He has been a partner in accounting firms since 2010, rendering expert accounting, tax, and financial management services. He possesses strong leadership skills and an exceptional work ethic. In his current role as CFO, he oversees the financial and strategic operations of the Group including financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to drive profitability and performance improvement while ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Together with his team, he provides financial information and data, as well as advice on key business decisions in the Group’s various corporate and […]

Taylor holds her Masters’s degree in Human Resource Management, a BCom Hons Human Resources and Labour Relations degree as well as a BCom Human Resources and Labour Relations degree. She has spent her entire career based in South Africa and obtained her education from the University of Pretoria, boasting top-of-the-class and cum laude accolades. Starting off her career she spent time as a tutor and leader at the University and continued to build her network and skill set. During the early stages of her career, she joined a well-known trade union and built excellent Labour Relations skills, knowledge, and first-hand […]

Andrew has a Ph.D. in Forestry, an MSc in Forest Science, a BSc in Forest Science, and an NDip in Forestry. He has visited over 30 countries in his 20-year forestry career and began his career as a practicing forester and managed new plantation developments in pine, eucalypt, and wattle plantations. During his early career, he managed fire protection, silviculture, harvesting, roads, and transport activities. As his career progressed, his technical strengths emerged, and he filled technical management functions in commercial forestry culminating in his being appointed the Forest Engineering Manager of Mondi Forests. This significant practical and technical exposure […]

Ciska has an MSc in Environmental Management, an MBA, a Chemical Engineering degree and a BSc in Wood Science. Ciska has 25 years of experience in managing and advising the inextricably linked areas of energy, environment, and climate change. She brings technical, commercial, carbon and project experience to CMO. Her early career started in the pulp and paper industry as a chemical engineer, which formed a solid basis for branching into energy, environment and climate change. Her previous work experience includes managerial positions in a range of sectors, such as pulp and paper, mining, engineering and forestry. She also served […]

Juliane began her career with an apprenticeship in import-export of woodworking machinery where she developed a passion for the forest and timber industry. She advanced her expertise with a Master of Science in Wood Science and Technology from the University of Hamburg, Germany. With over 25 years of experience in various roles and organizations, Juliane has developed strategies for responsible sourcing, market access and sustainability. She has led impactful projects and studies on deforestation-free supply chains, created online training platforms for SMEs, and advised companies and sector associations in developing countries on trade promotion strategies. Her time at the World […]

Ben has a B Tech in Forestry and has been working extensively in Sub-Saharan Africa since leaving the employ of Sappi Forests some 15 years ago, giving him the opportunity to work in over 10 countries over this period.  His 30 years of operational experience in the forestry supply chain has equipped him with the required competencies to successfully roll out CMO Group Schemes across the world.    Ben pays attention to detail and his analytical nature of operations allows him to fulfill a specific role in CMO as a finisher.  Ben strives to develop simple, practical solutions to complex issues […]

Daniel is looking back on a solid track record of 20 years of product development in the telco, banking, and logistics industries. He launched his first mobile service with Deutsche Telekom / T-Mobile during the introduction of T-Mobile’s GPRS data network in Germany. Daniel obtained his master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Technical Informatics from the University of Applied Sciences in Steinfurt / Germany. Since moving to South Africa Daniel headed up ABSA’s mobile banking channels and billing systems before he founded and developed myEU.africa – SA’s popular site for international shipments.   Inspired by CMO’s innovative strategy, the smart […]

Megan has a National Diploma in Graphic Design and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Science. She has provided creative services for both the financial and manufacturing sectors. Over the years, she has built-up a portfolio of skills ranging from graphic design/illustration, eLearning, animation, and video editing. She is a team player and driven to always produce the highest quality creative outputs. In her current role as Head of Design, she is developing a new brand corporate identity and managing all design outputs, which includes building innovative user interfaces and user experiences for the Group’s software.