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Mark Richard Bower is currently the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Edgars Consolidated Stores Ltd. He also holds current positions as an Independent Non-Executive Director at The Hollard Insurance Co. Ltd., a Director at Hollard Holdings Pty Ltd., a Secretary & Director at Arnold Laver & Co. Ltd., an Independent Non-Executive Director at Rhodes Food Group Holdings Ltd., an Independent Non-Executive Director at Hollard Life Assurance Co. Ltd., a Secretary & Director at Laver Leisure (Oakamoor) Ltd., a Secretary & Director at Laver Leisure Ltd., a Secretary & Director at Laver Regeneration Ltd., a Secretary & Director at Chesterfield Waterside Ltd., and a Trustee at Thuthuka Bursary Fund.
In the past, Mr. Bower held positions as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, CFO & Director at Edcon Holdings Ltd. from 2013 to 2014, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer & CFO at Edcon Ltd. from 1990 to 2015, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer & CFO at Edcon Ltd. (South Africa) from 2012 to 2013, a Non-Executive Director at Edgars Stores Ltd., and the Lead Independent Non-Executive Director at RFG Holdings Ltd. from 2018 to 2023.
Mr. Bower obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Natal and the University of South Africa.
Mark Bower active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Edgars Consolidated Stores Ltd.
Edgars Consolidated Stores Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates as a family clothing store and provides financial services | Director/Board Member | 2010-11-29 |
Thuthuka Bursary Fund | Director/Board Member | - |
The Hollard Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Hollard Insurance Co. Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life, disability coverage, critical illness, business, car, pet insurance and investment protection services | Director/Board Member | - |
Hollard Holdings Pty Ltd.
Hollard Holdings Pty Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Operates as a holding company which provides insurance services | Director/Board Member | - |
Laver Regeneration Ltd.
Laver Regeneration Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides property development services | Director/Board Member | 1997-05-20 |
Laver Leisure Ltd.
Laver Leisure Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates leisure parks | Director/Board Member | 2015-05-06 |
Arnold Laver & Co. Ltd.
Arnold Laver & Co. Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sells timber and building materials | Director/Board Member | 2007-09-02 |
Laver Leisure (Oakamoor) Ltd.
Laver Leisure (Oakamoor) Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Provides holiday accommodation services | Director/Board Member | 2009-08-04 |
Rhodes Food Group Holdings Ltd.
Rhodes Food Group Holdings Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Sells fresh and frozen products | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Mark Bower
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
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Edcon Holdings Ltd.
Edcon Holdings Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates clothing stores | Retail Trade |
Netcare Ltd.
Netcare Ltd. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Owns and manages hospital networks | Health Services |
Edgars Consolidated Stores Ltd.
Edgars Consolidated Stores Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates as a family clothing store and provides financial services | Retail Trade |
The Hollard Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Hollard Insurance Co. Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life, disability coverage, critical illness, business, car, pet insurance and investment protection services | Finance |
University of Natal
University of Natal Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services College/University | Consumer Services |
Hollard Holdings Pty Ltd.
Hollard Holdings Pty Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Operates as a holding company which provides insurance services | Finance |
University of South Africa
University of South Africa Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Edgars Stores Ltd.
Edgars Stores Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Engages in the clothing and footwear retail business | Retail Trade |
Edcon Ltd.
Edcon Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Engages in selling apparels, footwear, mobile phones, cosmetics, home ware, furniture, stationery and books | Retail Trade |
Edcon Ltd. (South Africa)
Edcon Ltd. (South Africa) Department StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates clothing, footwear and textile retail stores | Retail Trade |
RFG Holdings Ltd.
RFG Holdings Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a holding company with interests in food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Arnold Laver & Co. Ltd.
Arnold Laver & Co. Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sells timber and building materials | Distribution Services |
Rhodes Food Group Holdings Ltd.
Rhodes Food Group Holdings Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Sells fresh and frozen products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Hollard Life Assurance Co. Ltd.
Hollard Life Assurance Co. Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Finance |
Laver Leisure (Oakamoor) Ltd.
Laver Leisure (Oakamoor) Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Provides holiday accommodation services | Consumer Services |
Thuthuka Bursary Fund | |
Laver Leisure Ltd.
Laver Leisure Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates leisure parks | Consumer Services |
Laver Regeneration Ltd.
Laver Regeneration Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides property development services | Finance |
Chesterfield Waterside Ltd.
Chesterfield Waterside Ltd. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Develops building project | Consumer Durables |
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