Governance
Board of Directors
Abagold is guided by a strong board of directors, each passionate about the company and the abalone industry in South Africa, with Marius Hugo leading the team as Managing Director.
Leadership
Board leadership
HR van der Merwe
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Nominations Committee and member of the Remuneration Committee.
Marius Hugo
Managing Director
Appointed Managing Director of Abagold in 2025, following three years as Chief Operating Officer.
Enver Manchest
Chief Financial Officer
Chartered accountant; joined Abagold in January 2018.
The Board
Non-executive Directors
YJ Visser
Non-executive Director
Chairman of the Risk Committee and member of the Audit Committee.
JW Wilken
Non-executive Director
Chairman of the Audit Committee, chairman of the Remuneration Committee and member of the Risk Committee.
S Faure
Non-executive Director
Anisha Archary
Non-executive Director
F Davids
Non-executive Director
Company Secretary
PH Kubheka
Company Secretary