KARIN KLEINBOOI
Executive Manager: Inclusion And Development
In her capacity at South Africa Wine, Karin spearheads the inclusivity and diversity initiatives within the wine and brandy industry value chain. With a strategic emphasis on enterprise development, workforce empowerment, skills enhancement, and socio-economic progress, her department provides industry-wide guidance to ensure authentic inclusivity and diversity, advancing equity and representation. She excels in stakeholder management, programme oversight and management, policy advocacy, and strategy implementation, leveraging these skills to drive impactful change across the sector.
PHIL BOWES
Manager: Inclusive Growth Strategies
Phil raises funds and manages agreements with banks, government agencies, and development organisations to ensure the effective implementation of development projects. He provides policy and strategic guidance to the South African wine industry and government, focusing on sustainable socio-economic transformation. Phil’s work includes offering AgriBEE advice to wineries in areas such as ownership, enterprise and supplier development, management control, skills development, and socio-economic development.
BRUNHILDA BRINKHUIS
Coordinator: Enterprise Development
As the Enterprise Development Coordinator, Brunhilda ensures the efficient operation of the suite of enterprise development services offered by South Africa Wine, addressing any issues that arise. She liaises with new industry entrants, clearly conveying the rules and procedures required under the enterprise development framework. Brunhilda oversees the efficient implementation of wine promotion events. She assists enterprises with the necessary documentation and procedures, enhancing their chances of forming partnerships with the industry and securing funding. Additionally, she manages a monitoring and evaluation system, ensuring that grant recipients are well-equipped to report their progress effectively.
