OCEANA GROUP Executive and Leadership Team

Neville Brink, the Chief Executive Officer at OCEANA GROUP, directs the overall strategic vision and operational execution for the company's extensive fishing and cold storage operations. Brink oversees the integration of catching, processing, marketing, and distribution activities across a diverse portfolio of seafood products, including canned fish, fishmeal, fish oil, lobster, horse mackerel, squid, and hake. This leadership role involves ensuring alignment with the company's long-standing mission established in 1918, driving growth in key markets across South Africa and internationally. Neville Brink's focus centers on optimizing resource utilization, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of product quality and sustainability. The Chief Executive Officer's responsibilities extend to fostering innovation within the business and guiding the executive team to achieve robust financial performance and market leadership in the global seafood industry.

Zafar Mahomed, the Group Chief Financial Officer at OCEANA GROUP, oversees all financial operations, planning, and reporting for the company's extensive fishing and commercial cold storage businesses. Mahomed directs financial strategy, including capital allocation, investment analysis, and risk management, ensuring fiscal health and sustainable growth since the company's 1918 inception. This leadership position involves managing treasury functions, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations across South Africa and international markets. Zafar Mahomed's responsibilities include driving financial performance through efficient resource management in catching, processing, and distribution. The Group Chief Financial Officer plays a crucial part in strategic decision-making, supporting the company's mission to deliver high-quality seafood products while maintaining profitability and shareholder value. Mahomed's financial acumen guides the organization toward long-term stability and expansion.

Zaf Mahomed, the Group Chief Financial Officer at OCEANA GROUP, manages the financial integrity and strategic fiscal planning for the company's diverse fishing and cold storage operations. Mahomed's purview includes overseeing accounting practices, financial controls, and the development of budgets that support the company's operational objectives and market expansion since its 1918 founding. This role focuses on enhancing financial reporting accuracy and providing critical insights for executive decision-making across all business segments, from seafood processing to distribution. Zaf Mahomed ensures that financial strategies align with the company's commitment to sustainability and quality in products like canned fish, fishmeal, and lobster. The Group Chief Financial Officer's leadership is vital for optimizing financial performance, managing capital investments, and ensuring robust financial governance across South Africa and global markets. Mahomed's expertise underpins the company's sustained financial resilience.

Francois Swanepoel, the Chief Information Officer at OCEANA GROUP, architects and executes the company's technology strategy, ensuring robust digital infrastructure supports its global fishing and processing operations. Swanepoel manages all aspects of information technology, including systems development, data management, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives critical to the company's 1918 founding legacy. This role involves enhancing operational efficiency through technological advancements, from the catching and processing stages to marketing and distribution. Francois Swanepoel drives the implementation of innovative solutions that improve data analytics for resource management and supply chain visibility. The Chief Information Officer ensures that technology investments align with OCEANA GROUP's business objectives, supporting sustainable practices and expanding market reach across South Africa and international territories. Swanepoel's leadership ensures technological resilience and scalability for future growth.

Bronwynne Bester, the Chief People Officer at OCEANA GROUP, leads human capital strategy and organizational development, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce supports the company's extensive fishing and processing operations. Bester oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, and benefits, fostering a culture of performance and engagement aligned with OCEANA GROUP's long-standing mission. This role is critical in managing the human resources aspects of operations spanning catching, processing, marketing, and distribution of diverse seafood products. Bronwynne Bester drives initiatives that enhance employee well-being, professional development, and adherence to safety standards across all company sites in South Africa and beyond. The Chief People Officer ensures that human resources policies effectively support the company's strategic goals, contributing to operational excellence and sustainable business practices. Bester's leadership cultivates a robust organizational foundation for continued success.