Our Agronomists
We’re here to back you up. Our agronomists work closely with your crop advisor to make sure you get the latest, field-proven insights tailored to your crops and growing conditions. With deep expertise in local and global practices, we focus on practical solutions that make a real difference for your yield and bottom line.

AC vd Westhuizen
Agronomist
Western Cape

Corné Schoeman
Agronomist
Western Cape

Hansie Grobler
Agronomist
Mpumalanga

JJ Cloete
Senior Agronomist
Northern Cape

Johan Jooste
Agronomist
Western Cape

Jurie Mentz
Agronomist
KwaZulu-Natal

Michael Podges
Agronomist
Eastern Free State

Ruan du Preez
Agronomist
Limpopo

Ruan Kirstein
Senior Agronomist
Western Cape

Sampie Bischoff
Senior Agronomist
North West

Tony Johnson
Agronomist
Free State

Vivian Butler
Senior Agronomist
Limpopo
Our Commercial Team
Villa’s commercial team plays a key role in turning strategy into impact. By working closely with our dealer heads across the country, they help ensure that our product range is well-positioned, well-supported.

Zander van Pletzen
Commercial Manager: North

Louis Reynolds
Commercial Manager: South

Albert Potgieter
Commercial Lead: North

Pierre Slabber
Commercial Lead: South
Our Management
From humble beginnings in 1994 with just a few employees, Villa has grown into a thriving business with nearly 200 dedicated team members and several specialised departments. Our management team plays a pivotal role in driving this success, each focusing on critical aspects that keep our business moving forward.

Marius Boshoff
Managing Director

André du Toit
Agronomy Manager

Anso Moolman
Financial Manager

Dylan Venter
Supply Chain & Operations Manager

Freddie vd Westhuizen
National Commercial Manager

Ilana van der Merwe
Procurement & Sourcing Manager

Jan Cornelius
Manufacturing Manager

Dr. Johan Huyser
Research, Development and Innovation Manager

Malanie Brits
Group HR Manager

Pieter Theron
General Manager

Voltan Senekal
Marketing Manager
Our Specialists
We know that success in agriculture depends on getting the details right. That’s why we have specialists focused on key areas that help strengthen our operations, relationships, and long-term vision.

Sarah le Grange
Manager: Industry Liaison & Food Value Chain

Tanya van Zutphen
Supply Chain Data Specialist
Agronomists
We’re here to back you up. Our agronomists work closely with your crop advisor to make sure you get the latest, field-proven insights tailored to your crops and growing conditions. With deep expertise in local and global practices, we focus on practical solutions that make a real difference for your yield and bottom line.

AC van der Westhuizen
Agronomist
Western Cape

Albert Potgieter
Senior agronomist
Eastern-Free State and KwaZulu-Natal

Charla Meyer
Agronomist
Mpumalanga

Corné Schoeman
Agronomist
Western Cape

JJ Cloete
Senior agronomist
Northern Cape

Johan Jooste
Agronomist
Western Cape

Jurie Mentz
Agronomist
KwaZulu-Natal

Martiens Enslin
Agronomist
North West

Michael Podges
Agronomist
Central Highveld

Ruan du Preez
Agronomist
Limpopo

Ruan Kirstein
Senior Agronomist
Western Cape

Sampie Bischoff
Agronomist
North West

Tony Johnson
Agronomist
Free State

Vivian Butler
Senior Agronomist
Limpopo
Marketing Portfolio Managers
Villa’s Marketing Department is driven by a deep understanding of the agricultural landscape, ensuring we deliver the right solutions at the right time. Our dedicated portfolio managers continuously evaluate and optimise their product portfolios, aligning them with the evolving needs of the market. From strategic product launches to comprehensive marketing campaigns, our team works hand-in-hand with both local and global partners to support farmers and crop advisors with innovative, tailored solutions that make a real impact in the field. At Villa, we are committed to raising the game for everyone involved in agriculture.

Gabrielle Redelinghuys
Market Intelligence and Incubation Project Manager

De Wet du Toit
Portfolio Manager: Insecticides & Fungicides

Lourens Steytler
RDI & Marketing Portfolio Manager: Adjuvants, PGR’s and Biostimulants
