AN environmental organisation which aims to initiate and support high impact environmental and conservation projects
Leadership
Board of Directors
We have a dedicated team of board members who provide strategic and governance direction to WESSA. Each Board member offers unique expertise from different fields.
Mr WANDISILE MANDLANA
Chair of the Board
(B Juris, LLB, LLM (Environmental))
Partner, Bowman Gilfillan Inc
Ms HELENA ATKINSON
CEO
(Masters in Science)
Mr GARY KOEKEMOER
(BA Hons Industrial Psychology, MA Industrial Relations)
Regional Representative
Conflict Resolution and HR Specialist
Mr ANDRE STEYN
Financial Director, Artisan Training
Institute
Mr ERIC APELGREN
Head of Department, International and Governance Relations – eThekwini Municipality
Mr JOHN WESSON
Executive – Magaliesberg Protection Association, Horticulturist and Landscape designer
Dr HECTOR MAGOME
Deputy Chairman of Resource Africa
Mr JANSSEN DAVIES
Corporate Executive and Environmentalist
Dr LORIEN PICHEGRU
Adjunct Professor – Nelson Mandela University, Senior Researcher – Sustainable Seas Trust
Ms DEBORAH MILLAR
Strategic Financial Consultant
Mr MARC IMMERMAN
Managing Principal – Lereko Metier Sustainable Capital Fund
ANDREW BAXTER
Non-Executive Director
ExCo
Our executive team is made of exceptional individuals who are leaders in their field.
Ms HELENA ATKINSON
CEO
CINDY-LEE CLOETE
Head of Programmes and Projects
NANA MSOMI
Senior Financial Manager
VINCENT SHACKS
General Manager Sustainable Tourism
