Profile
Barend Johannes Willemse is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director at Nictus Ltd. since 2026.
Former positions include Independent Director at Absa Group Ltd. from 2008 to 2011, Director at ABSA Bank Ltd. from 2008 to 2012, Independent Non-Executive Director at Absa Financial Services Ltd., Professor at The University of The Free State, Member-Management Board at Grain SA, Member at National Agricultural Marketing Council, and Chief Economist at Agri SA. Education includes a doctorate from the University of Pretoria and a graduate degree from The University of The Free State.
Barend Willemse active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NICTUS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2026-05-26 |
Former positions of Barend Willemse
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The University of The Free State
The University of The Free State Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Agri SA | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Grain SA | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
National Agricultural Marketing Council
National Agricultural Marketing Council General GovernmentGovernment Provides agricultural products marketing services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Absa Financial Services Ltd.
Absa Financial Services Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides banking, insurance and investment services | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Absa Group Ltd.
Absa Group Ltd. Major BanksFinance Operates banks and provides investment management and financial services | Finance |
Nictus Ltd.
Nictus Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Engages as a retailer of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics | Distribution Services |
ABSA Bank Ltd.
ABSA Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank | Finance |
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of The Free State
The University of The Free State Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Absa Financial Services Ltd.
Absa Financial Services Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides banking, insurance and investment services | Finance |
Grain SA | |
National Agricultural Marketing Council
National Agricultural Marketing Council General GovernmentGovernment Provides agricultural products marketing services | Government |
Agri SA |
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