DIV DE VILLIERS
o 20 years of experience as small business owner in Southern Africa: see:
· https://www.tranquilforestguesthouse.com/
· https://tofobeach.co.za/
o 35 years of experience in the development finance environment and 14 years’ experience in the climate smart SME financing and development environment
o Director of the management consultancy Dimension Capital Consulting (Pty) Ltd, which offers feasibility assessment, mentorship and business rehabilitation solutions to owner-managed SMEs
o Certified Business Advisor and:
· member of the Institute of Business Advisors of Southern Africa IBASA); and
· associate member of the South Africa Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)
o As a Certified Business Rescue Practitioner with CIPC, conducting business rescue interventions for owner-managed private sector clients.