Christo Claassen
Director/Board Member at EDGARS STORES LIMITED
Profile
Christo Claassen is the founder of Fortuna Investment Holdings Pty Ltd.
He is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director at Edgars Stores Ltd.
He was previously the Chief Executive Officer-Discount Division at Edcon Holdings Ltd.
from 2008 to 2014.
He also served as the Chief Executive Officer at Dunns Stores (Pty) Ltd.
He was the Managing Director-Fashion, Beauty & Home at Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd.
from 2014 to 2018.
Mr. Claassen holds an MBA from The University of Stirling.
Christo Claassen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| EDGARS STORES LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
| Fortuna Investment Holdings Pty Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Christo Claassen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd.
 Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd. is an online retailer based in Cape Town, South Africa. The South African company offers a wide range of products including cleaning products, accessories, prepared fruits, ready-made salads, fresh fruits, vegetables, homeware, fashion, food, and beauty products. Sivi Pillay has been the CEO of the joint venture company since 2004. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-12-31 |
Edcon Holdings Ltd.
 Edcon Holdings Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Edcon Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a chain of retail stores. It also designs sportswear, hip hop, punk, and street fashion clothes. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-02-09 |
Edcon Ltd. (South Africa)
 Edcon Ltd. (South Africa) Department StoresRetail Trade Edcon (Pty) Ltd. owns and operates clothing, footwear and textile retail stores. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Dunns Stores (Pty) Ltd.
 Dunns Stores (Pty) Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Part of Steinhoff International Holdings NV, Dunns Stores (Pty) Ltd. is a fashion retailer that offers a wide range of affordable clothing and accessories for both men and women. The company is based in Pretoria, South Africa. Dunns Stores (Pty prides itself on delivering the latest fashion trends at the best value in the market, without compromising on quality. The South African company's online store offers a variety of options for customers to complete their look with accessories, making it a one-stop-shop for fashion needs. | President | - |
Training of Christo Claassen
| The University of Stirling | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| EDGARS STORES LIMITED | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
Edcon Holdings Ltd.
Edcon Holdings Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Edcon Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a chain of retail stores. It also designs sportswear, hip hop, punk, and street fashion clothes. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Retail Trade |
Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd.
Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Woolworths Financial Services (Pty) Ltd. is an online retailer based in Cape Town, South Africa. The South African company offers a wide range of products including cleaning products, accessories, prepared fruits, ready-made salads, fresh fruits, vegetables, homeware, fashion, food, and beauty products. Sivi Pillay has been the CEO of the joint venture company since 2004. | Finance |
Edcon Ltd. (South Africa)
Edcon Ltd. (South Africa) Department StoresRetail Trade Edcon (Pty) Ltd. owns and operates clothing, footwear and textile retail stores. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Retail Trade |
Dunns Stores (Pty) Ltd.
Dunns Stores (Pty) Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Part of Steinhoff International Holdings NV, Dunns Stores (Pty) Ltd. is a fashion retailer that offers a wide range of affordable clothing and accessories for both men and women. The company is based in Pretoria, South Africa. Dunns Stores (Pty prides itself on delivering the latest fashion trends at the best value in the market, without compromising on quality. The South African company's online store offers a variety of options for customers to complete their look with accessories, making it a one-stop-shop for fashion needs. | Retail Trade |
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