PEOPLE
People make CAVI Brands. We invest in the growth and development of People, and we are proud to be a part of this dynamic, evolving and diverse nation.
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR TEAM PLAYERS
Buyile Shabangu
HR Officer in Training and Projects PCG
Charl Stoltz
Financial Director, PCA
HENNIE JANSE VAN VUUREN
Head of Retail Operations - Dermalogica
BA, PGDip Mgt (GSB UCT)
Millie de Villiers
e-Commerce & Digital Manager Dermalogica
Yvonne Moshugi
Front of House co-ordinator
OUR LEADERSHIP
MICHAEL TEN HOPE
CEO | CAVI BRANDS
B.COM, DIP ACC, CA (SA) MBA (UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN)
Michael is a successful, results-driven entrepreneur with a passion for excellence. He is the co-founder of CAVI Brands and has over 30 years’ experience in the branded beauty, fashion and accessory sectors in Southern Africa.
MARIA LAMBROS
CEO | PCG
EDP (WITS)
Maria is a beauty and fashion retail expert. She brings more than 30 years of beauty and fashion experience to the CAVI Brands Group, 20 years of which was gained at Edcon. Maria is a results orientated marketing person, with a deep understanding of the South African retail landscape.
JOANNE WILSON
CEO | DERMALOGICA
BA, PGDip Mgt (GSB UCT)
Joanne is a seasoned retailer, with over 25 years working for Woolworths South Africa. She has strong business acumen and is passionate about building brands in the South African landscape. She is recognised as having deep knowledge of the beauty industry.
ESTÉ VAN STRAATEN
GROUP FINANCE EXECUTIVE
CA (SA)
Esté is a Chartered Accountant, having completed her articles at Deloitte in Cape Town. After secondment time in the United States, Esté worked for Global Multinationals including Dell Computers, Hitachi Data Systems, Ingram Micro, Novartis and Alcon. Her experience covers the IT, Telecom and Pharmaceutical industries supporting entities in South Africa as well as across Africa. Esté is results orientated, drives simplicity, and thrives on the challenge of building people.
OUR WISDOM
CHERIE TEN HOPE
CHAIRMAN, THE DERMAL INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA
CIDESCO, BABTAC, AAD & SAAIBTH, CERT. GEN MGMT (CRANFIELD, UK)
Cherie has a passion for brands and is recognised for having a deep understanding of the professional skin care channel to market. She also has an instinctive understanding and knowledge of delivery-orientated marketing and sales capabilities.
MICHAEL PFAFF
CHAIRMAN, CAVI BRANDS GROUP
B.COM, DIP ACC, CA (SA) MBA (UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN)
Michael is a highly regarded investment banker, and is a co-founder of Candur Active Value Investments “(CAVI)”. From 2000 to 2008 he was the CEO of Rand Merchant Bank, a leading investment bank in South Africa, and he has over 30 years experience in growing both entrepreneurial and corporate businesses.