Gerhard Visagie
Chief Executive Officer at Paladin (Africa) Ltd.
Profile
Gerhard Visagie is the founder of Paladin (Africa) Ltd.
(2013) and AgVentures (2020), where he holds the title of CEO.
Currently, he is a Director at FruitSpec Ltd.
(2019 - present) and Chairperson at Matrix Software (ZA) (2021 - present).
Previously, he worked as an Investment Director at Acorn Private Equity (2010 - 2020) and held the title of Principal at SAAD Investment Holdings.
Mr. Visagie obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Stellenbosch in 2005.
Gerhard Visagie active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
FruitSpec Ltd.
 FruitSpec Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services FruitSpec Ltd. develops system for estimating fruit tree yields. Its sensor pods are mounted on both sides of the tractor and scan the trees as the tractor moves along the orchard rows during regular activity and applied computer vision and an AI algorithm automatically count and estimate fruit number and size. The company was founded by Raviv Kula, Nir Margalit and Shahar Nitsan in September 2017 and is headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel. | Director/Board Member | 2019-09-29 |
Matrix Software (ZA)
 Matrix Software (ZA) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Matrix Software (ZA) is a leading ERP software provider for the meat and food processing industry. The company is based in Vereeniging, South Africa. Matrix Software offers practical and dependable traceability, comprehensive and customizable design, and affordable and scalable solutions. The South African company's tailor-made system consists of more than 700 customizable modules that ensure accurate job costing, complete stock control, fit-for-purpose quality control, and complete process traceability. With over 180 clients throughout the industry, Matrix Software is trusted to improve profitability and control in the food processing industry. The company was founded in 2005 by Deon Snyman, who has been the CEO since then. | Chairman | 2021-05-31 |
Paladin (Africa) Ltd.
 Paladin (Africa) Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Paladin (Africa) Ltd. owns and operates Kayelekera Mine. The firm engages in uranium mining, exploration, evaluation and development in Malawi. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Karonga, Malawi. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-03-31 |
| AgVentures | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-02-29 |
Former positions of Gerhard Visagie
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Acorn Private Equity
 Acorn Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Acorn Private Equity (Acorn) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Pierre Malan. The firm is headquartered in Somerset West, South Africa. | Private Equity Investor | 2020-02-27 |
SAAD Investment Holdings
 SAAD Investment Holdings Financial ConglomeratesFinance The South African company was founded by Johan du Preez and he has been the CEO since incorporation. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Gerhard Visagie
| University of Stellenbosch | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Acorn Private Equity
Acorn Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Acorn Private Equity (Acorn) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Pierre Malan. The firm is headquartered in Somerset West, South Africa. | Finance |
SAAD Investment Holdings
SAAD Investment Holdings Financial ConglomeratesFinance The South African company was founded by Johan du Preez and he has been the CEO since incorporation. | Finance |
FruitSpec Ltd.
FruitSpec Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services FruitSpec Ltd. develops system for estimating fruit tree yields. Its sensor pods are mounted on both sides of the tractor and scan the trees as the tractor moves along the orchard rows during regular activity and applied computer vision and an AI algorithm automatically count and estimate fruit number and size. The company was founded by Raviv Kula, Nir Margalit and Shahar Nitsan in September 2017 and is headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel. | Commercial Services |
Matrix Software (ZA)
Matrix Software (ZA) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Matrix Software (ZA) is a leading ERP software provider for the meat and food processing industry. The company is based in Vereeniging, South Africa. Matrix Software offers practical and dependable traceability, comprehensive and customizable design, and affordable and scalable solutions. The South African company's tailor-made system consists of more than 700 customizable modules that ensure accurate job costing, complete stock control, fit-for-purpose quality control, and complete process traceability. With over 180 clients throughout the industry, Matrix Software is trusted to improve profitability and control in the food processing industry. The company was founded in 2005 by Deon Snyman, who has been the CEO since then. | Technology Services |
Paladin (Africa) Ltd.
Paladin (Africa) Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Paladin (Africa) Ltd. owns and operates Kayelekera Mine. The firm engages in uranium mining, exploration, evaluation and development in Malawi. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Karonga, Malawi. | Non-Energy Minerals |
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