Exporters Eastern Cape’s mission is to encourage more local firms to prepare themselves to take on the challenge of exporting and to assist existing exporters to become more globally competitive.

1. To provide its members the opportunity for networking in a way that contributes meaningfully to their understanding of the foreign trade environment and to the promotion of their export interests.
2. To generate an inclusive, professional export fellowship between exporters and their supporting service providers.
3. To link with and support institutions involved in export education and training.
4. To give recognition to export achievers and in general to promote an export culture.

• Monthly meetings and special gatherings (in person or online) conducive to networking, with informative speakers on a variety of up-to-date export related subjects.
• First-hand contact with government and other officials dealing with industrial development, export promotion, customs administration, port facilities etc.
• Liaison with business chambers, local and regional structures, and related clubs in other regions.
• Prestige awards for the Eastern Cape Exporter of the Year.

Quintin Levey – Chairman

e: quintin.levey@kpmg.co.za
c: 083 459 2232

Quintin is a Chartered Accountant with more than 15 years experience at KPMG in audit, tax and advisory firm.

Deon Joubert – Vice-Chair

e: joubertd@sjmsa.co.za
c: 082 410 8910

Deon is the Managing Director of International Automotive Component Manufacturer, SJM Flex SA.

Suzanne Vermeulen – Branch Coordinator

e: info@exportersec.co.za
c: 083 291 5214

Suzanne is the Branch Coordinator and “go-to” person for all Exporters Eastern Cape enquiries or if members wish to connect with one another. As a qualified Public Relations Practitioner, Suzanne’s role is to facilitate, oversee and manage all aspects that the organisation is involved in – working alongside the Exporters Eastern Cape Committee.

Pravika Chetty – Treasurer

e: pravika.chetty@lumotech.co.za
c:073 376 3264

A qualified Chartered Accountant, Pravika completed her training contract at KPMG and has worked in several KPMG offices in South Africa. Pravika was the Finance Manager at Tavcor Motor Group and is currently the General Manager of Finance at Lumotech.

Andre Swartbooi (Acoustex Group) – Secretary & Membership

Greg Billson (Enterprise Development Consultants) – Strategic Partnerships

Lee-Anne Vasi (Nelson Mandela University Business School) – Head of Membership Portfolio

Loudeaux Minnie (LX Events Management) – Head of Events Portfolio

Neil Barker (Oracle Media) – Head of Marketing Portfolio

Brenden Adriaanzen (DG Incentives) – Marketing

Oyama Sidlabane (Lizwe Fuels) – Membership

Ronel Marais (VWSA) – Finance/Funding

Loyiso Nyengule (Standard Bank) – Membership

Siphokazi Ngombane (NMBM Export Helpdesk) – Events