Bridgitte Backman
General Counsel at Distell Group Ltd.
Network origin in Bridgitte Backman first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Distell Group Ltd.
 Distell Group Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Distell Group Ltd. engages in the production and marketing of alcoholic brands. It offers wines, spirits, ciders, and ready to drink alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
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| Subsidiary | Beverages: Alcoholic | 25 |
| Subsidiary | Beverages: Alcoholic | 5 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Bridgitte Backman via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRSTRAND LIMITED | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| REMGRO LIMITED | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| TIGER BRANDS LIMITED | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
VenFin Pty Ltd.
 VenFin Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance VenFin Ltd. (VenFin) is an independent South African investment firm which was formed in 2000 when Johann Rupert restructured Rembrandt Group Ltd. VenFin focuses on high-growth investment opportunities, aiming to add value to investments through their close relationships with the Rupert group, as well as through their networks of formal and informal alliances with venture capitalists in major global markets. They also provide treasury services, other facilities and financial and risk management services on a voluntary participation basis to their investee companies. Based in Stellenbosch, the firm has created the InVenFin fund to assess and invest in unique early-stage intellectual property opportunities in South Africa. They are a responsible corporate citizen which donates to a variety of community development, entrepreneurship and training, sport development, health care and environmental programs. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| PICK N PAY STORES LIMITED | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ADCORP HOLDINGS LIMITED | Personnel Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Women Investment Portfolio Holdings Ltd.
 Women Investment Portfolio Holdings Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Women Investment Portfolio Holdings Ltd. provides investment services in listed and unlisted companies. The private company is based in Houghton, ZA. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom and South Africa. The South African company was founded by Louisa Madiako Mojela, Wendy Yvonne Nomathemba Luhabe, Gloria Tomatoe Serobe, Nomhle Canca. Louisa Madiako Mojela has been the CEO since incorporation. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Momentum Group Ltd.
 Momentum Group Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Momentum Group Ltd. provides investment management and life insurance services. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Centurion, South Africa. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member | |
FirstRand Bank Holdings Ltd.
 FirstRand Bank Holdings Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Part of FirstRand Ltd., FirstRand Bank Holdings Ltd. is a bank holding South African company that provides commercial banking services. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member | |
FirstRand Bank Ltd.
 FirstRand Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance FirstRand Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of banking services. It offers retail, commercial, corporate, and investment banking services. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Remgro-Capevin Investments Ltd.
 Remgro-Capevin Investments Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of Heineken Holding NV, Remgro-Capevin Investments Ltd. is an investment holding South African company with interests in winemaking. The company is located in South Africa. Remgro-Capevin Investments was acquired by Capevin Holdings Ltd. from Remgro Ltd. on May 16, 2018. | Beverages: Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| RCL FOODS LIMITED | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SUN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| LEWIS GROUP LIMITED | Specialty Stores | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cape Town | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Unilever South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
 Unilever South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Unilever South Africa (Pty) Ltd. manufactures and sells branded food products in South Africa. It offers nutrition and hygiene products, soups, soaps, laundry products, savoury and dressings, skincare and cleansing products, margarine, deodorants, household care products, tea, hair care products, and ice creams. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Durban, South Africa. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Makalani Holdings Ltd.
 Makalani Holdings Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Makalani Holdings Ltd invests in companies located in South Africa. The fund focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides mezzanine, senior loans and equity financing for buyout transactions with an investment size of ZAR 15 - 150 million. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
| University of the Witwatersrand | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| PSG Channel Holdings Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| University of Stellenbosch | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Chairman Graduate Degree | |
ABB South Africa Pty Ltd.
 ABB South Africa Pty Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology ABB South Africa Pty Ltd. manufactures automation and process control systems and measurement devices. It offers systems and services for power transmission and distribution grids, as well as for power plants and semiconductors for traction, industry, and energy transmission segments. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Modderfontein, South Africa. | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd.
 Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd. operates a chain of furniture retail stores. It offers sofas, tables, chairs, cots and storage cabinets. The company is headquartered in Klerksdorp, South Africa. | Wholesale Distributors | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Sasol Mining Pty Ltd.
 Sasol Mining Pty Ltd. CoalEnergy Minerals Sasol Mining Pty Ltd. engages in the coal mining services. It offers exploration of minerals and metals. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Secunda, South Africa. | Coal | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ixia Coal (Pty) Ltd.
 Ixia Coal (Pty) Ltd. CoalEnergy Minerals Part of Women Investment Portfolio Holdings Ltd., Ixia Coal (Pty) Ltd. mines for coal. | Coal | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Professional Provident Society Ltd.
 Professional Provident Society Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Professional Provident Society Ltd. engages in the provision of mutual financial services focusing on graduate professionals, providing tailor-made insurance, investment, and healthcare solutions. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member | |
Professional Provident Society Insurance Co. Ltd.
 Professional Provident Society Insurance Co. Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Radiant Financial Group Ltd., Professional Provident Society Insurance Co. Ltd. is a South African company that provides insurance brokerage services. The company is based in Parktown, South Africa. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Sports Science Institute of South Africa | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| CAPEVIN HOLDINGS LTD | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Stellenbosch Business School. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Premier Team Holdings Ltd.
 Premier Team Holdings Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Premier Team Holdings Ltd. provides marketing services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Wiphold Financial Services No. 1 Ltd.
 Wiphold Financial Services No. 1 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Women Investment Portfolio Holdings Ltd., Wiphold Financial Services No. The company is based in London, UK. 1 Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company was founded by Gloria Tomatoe Serobe. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Saracens Ltd.
 Saracens Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Saracens Ltd. owns and operates sport club. The company is headquartered in London, the United kingdom. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sabmiller Africa & Asia Pty Ltd.
 Sabmiller Africa & Asia Pty Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, Sabmiller Africa & Asia Pty Ltd. wholesales and distributes distilled spirits. The company is based in Braamfontein, South Africa. | Food Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Capitec Bank Ltd.
 Capitec Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Part of Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd., Capitec Bank Ltd. is a commercial bank. The company is based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The South African company was founded by Riaan Stassen, Ken Corsar. Gerhardus Metselaar Fourie has been the CEO of the company since 2000. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member | |
First National Bank Ltd.
 First National Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Part of FirstRand Ltd., First National Bank Ltd. is a national bank. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The South African company was founded in 1838. The CEO is Gordon Little. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Momentum Investments Pty Ltd.
 Momentum Investments Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Ltd., Momentum Investments Pty Ltd. is a South African company that provides investment advisory services. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa. Ferdinand van Heerden has been the CEO of the company since 2023. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| DU PLESSIS FAMILY TRUST | Director/Board Member | ||
| MEDICLINIC INTERNATIONAL PLC | Medical/Nursing Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Grindrod Asset Management Holdings Pty Ltd.
 Grindrod Asset Management Holdings Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Grindrod Asset Management Holdings Pty Ltd. provides asset management, financial intermediation, and advisory services. The private company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Chairman | |
| Combined Finance Holdings Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Optivest Investment Managers Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Plexus Administrators Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| AKANDA CORP. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| The Consular Corps of Cape Town | Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| South Africa | 45 |
| United Kingdom | 5 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 19 |
| Consumer Services | 8 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 5 |
| Health Services | 4 |
| Retail Trade | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 389 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 64 |
| Chairman | 54 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 26 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 23 |
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