Profile
Barend Johannes Willemse was Independent Director at Absa Group Ltd. from 2008 to 2011.
Served as Director at ABSA Bank Ltd. from 2008 to 2012.
Worked as Independent Non-Executive Director at Absa Financial Services Ltd. Held the position of Independent Non-Executive Director at Nictus Ltd. in 2026.
Worked as Professor at The University of The Free State.
Served as Member-Management Board at Grain SA. Was Member at National Agricultural Marketing Council.
Worked as Chief Economist at Agri SA. Education includes a doctorate from the University of Pretoria and a graduate degree from The University of The Free State.
Former positions of Barend Willemse
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NICTUS LIMITED | Chairman | 2026-05-26 |
The University of The Free State
The University of The Free State Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Agri SA | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Grain SA | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
National Agricultural Marketing Council
National Agricultural Marketing Council General GovernmentGovernment Provides agricultural products marketing services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Barend Willemse
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Absa Group Ltd.
Absa Group Ltd. Major BanksFinance Operates banks and provides investment management and financial services | Finance |
Nictus Ltd.
Nictus Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Engages as a retailer of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics | Distribution Services |
ABSA Bank Ltd.
ABSA Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank | Finance |
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of The Free State
The University of The Free State Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Absa Financial Services Ltd.
Absa Financial Services Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides banking, insurance and investment services | Finance |
Grain SA | |
National Agricultural Marketing Council
National Agricultural Marketing Council General GovernmentGovernment Provides agricultural products marketing services | Government |
Agri SA |
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