Cristiaan van der Merwe
Founder at CURRO HOLDINGS LIMITED
Network origin in Cristiaan van der Merwe first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
University of Stellenbosch
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 56 |
| Public Company | Other Consumer Services | 29 | |
| Public Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 15 | |
University of South Australia
11
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 11 |
STADIO School of Education
 STADIO School of Education Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services STADIO School of Education provides higher education services for teaching professionals. It offers teaching courses and distance learning. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Berea, South Africa.
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| Subsidiary | Other Consumer Services | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Cristiaan van der Merwe via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELKOM SA SOC LTD | Major Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| ZEDER INVESTMENTS LTD. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ERBACON INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Paladin Capital Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| FIRSTRAND LIMITED | Major Banks | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| TIGER BRANDS LIMITED | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Secretary | |
Steinhoff International Holdings Pty Ltd.
 Steinhoff International Holdings Pty Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd. manufactures and retails furniture and household goods in Europe, Africa, and the Pacific Rim. The firm operates through three segments: Household Goods, General Merchandise, and Automotive. The company was founded by Bruno Ewald Steinhoff in 1988 and is headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa. | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| TONGAAT HULETT LIMITED | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Property Portfolio (No. 17) Ltd.
 Property Portfolio (No. 17) Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Property Portfolio (No. 17) Ltd. retails & wholesales bedroom furniture, home furnishings, and textiles. The company supplies household soft furnishings including curtains, bed linen, bathroom towels, and other home accessories. The company is established in Warrington, the United Kingdom. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PSG GROUP LTD | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| CAPITEC BANK HOLDINGS LIMITED | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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 | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PHUMELELA GAMING AND LEISURE LIMITED | Casinos/Gaming | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| ABSA BANK LIMITED | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Pretoria | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Cape Town | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
IQuad Group Ltd.
 IQuad Group Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services IQUAD Group Ltd. engages in the business of providing outsourcing financial and business services. The company operates through four segments: Investment Incentives, Global Trade Services, Business Development Services and Audited and Verification Services. The Investment Incentives segment render consulting services aimed at enabling clients to obtain the maximum benefits and refunds from government and DTI incentive programmes. The Global Trade Services segment offers import and export business solutions, including customs consulting, rebate administration, financial market analysis and interest rate and forex risk management. The Business Development Services segment provides consulting services and management tools to optimise business systems and processes and technological solutions for third-party payment transactions. The Audited & Verification Services segment conducts quality assurance, VAT and customs audits and verifies BEE compliance. IQUAD Group was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
PSG Financial Services Ltd. (South Africa)
 PSG Financial Services Ltd. (South Africa) Investment ManagersFinance PSG Financial Services Ltd. operates as an investment holding company, which provides financial services. It offers financial advice, asset management, wealth management, stock broking, portfolio management and insurance brokerage services. The company is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of the Witwatersrand | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of South Africa | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PSG FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Inc.
 PricewaterhouseCoopers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., PricewaterhouseCoopers, Inc. is a South African company that provides accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping services. The private company is based in Sunninghill, South Africa. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
 The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants is an organization based in South Africa. The South African company's main focus is not explicitly stated in the provided metadata, but it appears to offer online services to its members. Sithembiso Nomvalo has been the CEO of the private company since 2019. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Institute of Directors
 The Institute of Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Directors provides informative events and professional development courses. The non-profit company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Parmesvari Natesan has been the CEO of the South African company since 2010. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
PSG Capital Ltd.
 PSG Capital Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of PSG Group Ltd., PSG Capital Ltd. provides investment banking services. The private company is based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The South African company was founded in 1998. The CEO is Johannes Andries Holtzhausen. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Sanlam Private Equity
 Sanlam Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Sanlam Private Equity (SPE) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Sanlam Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. founded in 1996 by Pieter Slabbert Kriel. The firm is headquartered in Bellville, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Director of Investments Private Equity Investor | |
| COUNTRY BIRD HOLDINGS LIMITED | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| CSG HOLDINGS LIMITED | Personnel Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PIONEER FOOD GROUP LTD | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| ALARIS HOLDINGS LIMITED | Telecommunications Equipment | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
Educor Holdings Pte. Ltd.
 Educor Holdings Pte. Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Educor Ltd. provides privates education in Southern Africa. It offers training education via face-to-face classes, distance learning, online learning, full-time and part-time studies. The company is headquartered in Pinetown, South Africa. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
African Unity Insurance Ltd.
 African Unity Insurance Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance African Unity Insurance Ltd. engages in providing insurance brokerage services. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Bellville, South Africa. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
PSG Alpha Fund
 PSG Alpha Fund Investment ManagersFinance PSG Alpha Fund seeks investment opportunities in companies located South Africa with exceptional management teams. It targets companies operating in education, services and technology sectors. The fund makes early-stage investments in high growth sectors. It makes controlling investments. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Spirit Capital (Pty) Ltd.
 Spirit Capital (Pty) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Spirit Capital (Pty) Ltd. provides investment and financial services. It operates through strategic business units including Private Investments and Corporate Finance. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Fourways, South Africa. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CAPEVIN HOLDINGS LTD | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| MOMENTUM METROPOLITAN HOLDINGS LIMITED | Life/Health Insurance | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Provest Group (Pty) Ltd.
 Provest Group (Pty) Ltd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Provest Group (Pty) Ltd. provides mining support services. It specializes in the production and distribution of premixed concrete for construction and other mining-related applications, mainly in the platinum sector. The company was founded by Piet du Toit and is headquartered in Rustenburg, South Africa. | Construction Materials | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| HOLDSPORT LTD | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member 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 private 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 Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| AIC Holding Co. (Pty) Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
PSG Capital Pty Ltd.
 PSG Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of PSG Financial Services Ltd., PSG Capital Pty Ltd. is a South African company that provides financial advisory services. The private company is based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PSG Africa Holdings Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Energy Partners Holdings Pty Ltd.
 Energy Partners Holdings Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Energy Partners supplies electric energy. The firm offers EP home, EP solar, HVAC and refrigeration, steam and combustion, engineering and energy solutions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Bellville, South Africa. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
PSG Alpha Investments /Private Equity/
 PSG Alpha Investments /Private Equity/ Investment ManagersFinance PSG Alpha Investments /Private Equity/ (PSG Alpha Investments) is a venture capital subsidiary of PSG Group Ltd. founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Chief Executive Officer | |
Optimi Holdings Pty Ltd.
 Optimi Holdings Pty Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Optimi Holdings Pty Ltd. is a South African company that provides accessible learning solutions to over 200,000 learners every year through its four divisions: Home, Classroom, College, and Workplace. The private company is based in Centurion, South Africa, and has subsidiaries in South Africa. Its subsidiary, Impaq, is the largest home education curriculum provider in South Africa, offering learners everything they need to complete Grades R – 12 at home. Optimi's College SA division offers distance learning, online learning, and classroom learning. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Johannesburg | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Malaysian Institute of Accountants
 Malaysian Institute of Accountants Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Malaysian Institute of Accountants develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the profession in Malaysia. It offers educational services to the members. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| South Africa | 45 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Spain | 2 |
| Namibia | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 21 |
| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
| Process Industries | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 516 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 135 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 117 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 76 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 57 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Markus Jooste | 49 |
| Samara Totaram | 43 |
| Piet Mouton | 42 |
| Zitulele Combi | 31 |
| Louis von Zeuner | 29 |
| Barend Petersen | 27 |
| Mary Vilakazi | 27 |
| Mathukana Mokoka | 21 |
| Hendrik du Toit | 21 |
| Francois Knoetze | 20 |
| Thabane Maphai | 20 |
| Douglas Ramaphosa | 20 |
| Pieter Nicolaas de Waal | 20 |
| Santie Botha | 17 |
| Matthys Michielse du Toit | 17 |
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