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 Bisschoff
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