공시 • Apr 08
AdvTech Limited Changes to the Board and Board Committees
ADvTECH Limited announced changes to the Board and Board Committees composition. Keith Warburton ("Keith"), who has served as a director on the Board since 2015, will be stepping down from his position as director of the Board, chair and member of the Audit and Risk Committee, chair and member of the Remuneration Committee, and member of the Investment Committee, effective 1 January 2026 due to his retirement, and Clive Thomson ("Clive"), who has served as a director on the Board since 2021, will be stepping down from his position as director of the Board, chair and member of the Investment Committee, and member of the Remuneration and Audit and Risk Committees, effective 30 April 2025, due to expanded commitments on the boards of other public listed entities on which he serves. The Board is pleased to announce, as part of the succession planning process, the following appointments to the Board: Jesmane Boggenpoel ("Jesmane"), effective 17 May 2025; and Harvey Christophers ("Harvey"), effective 14 April 2025. Jesmane is a qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of the Witwatersrand. She also holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University's, John F. Kennedy School of Government. She is a co-founder and the Chief Investment Officer of private equity firm AIH Capital. She currently serves on the boards of Spur Corporation, Boxer and MTN SA. She has more than 16 years' experience of serving on corporate boards, including roles on audit and finance committees and brings a wealth of experience in finance, corporate risk and governance. She was recognised as a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum in 2013 and selected as a BMW Foundation Responsible Leader in 2022. Harvey holds a Bachelor of Arts (Geography) (Honours) from the University of Nottingham, England, and a Chartered Accountant (UK) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales qualification. He brings extensive global business and transformation leadership experience after a 32- year career with Deloitte across the UK, SA, Australia and the Netherlands firms having held senior executive and board roles for the last 20 years. This included 12 years in South Africa where he was the Managing Partner of the Western Cape. He retired from the Managing Board of Deloitte NL in July 2024 also having led the Risk Advisory business and served as the Lead Partner Sustainability. His exposure to diverse cultures and business environments has given him a strong understanding of global business dynamics, including its risks and opportunities. He has also served the Higher Education industry working with a number of Universities as well as led Deloitte services to large listed organizations like Sanlam Limited, Ahold Delhaize and others. He has led the acquisition of four companies for Deloitte across two countries, led diversity transformation initiatives and driven leadership development programs. His previous Board experiences include Chair of African Talent (registered in South Africa), Board Director of Accelerate Cape Town and Managing Board member of Deloitte Netherlands. Following the resignations and appointments, the following changes will be made to the composition of the Board Committees: Audit and Risk Committee will comprise: Keith Warburton (Chairperson) (current member, to step down 1 January 2026); Clive Thomson (current member, to step down 30 April 2025); Dr Jackie Chimhanzi (current member); Harvey Christophers, (effective 14 April 2025 and designated Chairperson); Jesmane Boggenpoel (effective 1 January 2026). Investment Committee will comprise: Clive Thomson (Chairperson) (current member, to step down 30 April 2025); Keith Warburton (current member, to step down 1 January 2026); Sybile Lazar (current member and designated Chairperson); Daniel Smith (current member); Jesmane Boggenpoel (effective 17 May 2025); Harvey Christophers (effective 14 April 2025); Geoff Whyte (current member); Johannes Boonzaaier (effective 14 April 2025); Didier Oesch (current member, to step down 30 April 2025). Remuneration Committee will comprise: Keith Warburton (Chairperson) (current member, to step down 1 January 2026); Clive Thomson (current member, to step down 30 April 2025); Prof Alexandra Watson (current member) Daniel Smith (current member and designated Chairperson); Jesmane Boggenpoel (effective 17 May 2025); Harvey Christophers (effective 14 April 2025); The rest of the Committees remain unchanged and duly constituted.