Johan de Graaf

Johan de Graaf is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the timber and agricultural sectors, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Merensky Timber since January 2019, overseeing group profit and loss and reporting to the board of directors. Prior roles include Executive Manager at Merensky Timber (Pty) Ltd, where financial performance was managed, and in various capacities within Hans Merensky Holdings, focusing on strategy, innovation, and research development. Johan has a robust academic background, holding an MBL cum laude from the University of South Africa and multiple degrees, including a PhD in Biochemistry and Entomology from the University of Pretoria.