Meet the Team

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 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, Villa agronomist standing confidently with his arms crossed, smiling.
Vivian Butler
Senior Agronomist

Limpopo

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 Villa MD
Marius Boshoff
Managing Director
André du Toit
Agronomy Manager
Anso Moolman
Financial Manager
Dylan Venter
Supply Chain Optimisation Manager
Freddie vd Westhuizen
Commercial Manager
Ilana van der Merwe
Procurement Manager
Jan Cornelius
Formulation Manager
Johan Huyser
Research, Development and Innovation Head
Malanie Brits
Group HR Manager
Tanya van Zutphen
Supply Chain Data Specialist
Voltan Senekal
Marketing Manager

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, Villa agronomist standing confidently with his arms crossed, smiling.
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
Magunya Kalimashe
Portfolio Manager: Herbicides