Grower Contacts - Africa
Our Grower Services Team is here to help you utilise the best farming practices and increase productivity.
Our Grower Services Team is here to help you utilise the best farming practices and increase productivity.
Waldo de Klerk developed a passion for the macadamia industry after spending the last decade living on a macadamia farm. Prior to working at Marquis Macadamias, Waldo spent time honing his communications skills in the financial and legal industry. With the growth in macadamia sales globally on the increase, growers will need assistance and guidance to choose the correct channels for their macadamias, to ensure sustainable profits. This is where Waldo believes he will be able to make a difference, and where his passion lies.
Sumeri Heyman has a Masters in Archaeology and has a passion for understanding peoples’ needs and past. Her experience as a collection manager for heritage items gives her the ability to process and analyse data relating to our growers. She honed her skills in communication and data processing through managing public projects and items alike. She aims to guide growers through effective communication and assistance in all matters pertaining to their macadamia farm to ensure a smooth transaction process.
Hailing from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Mohammed has found a home in the macadamia industry further north. With a robust career in finance behind him, Mohammed is excited by the challenges brought about by the unique financing needs of the macadamia industry, and the future prospects for growth. He has a Bachelor of Accounting Science, has completed a SAICA Training Contract and is currently busy with an Association of Certified Chartered Accountants qualification. TEST
Jan Visser lived in Pongola his whole life and he grew up farming. Studied BCom Human Resources Management at NWU Potchefstroom. Worked for 3 years in HR and prior to working at Marquis, he gained valuable experience in the irrigation design field in Pongola, KZN North. Working and building relationships with growers is where he developed his passion for the agricultural industry.
