Veshen brings over 30 years of experience in information technology solution sales, with a proven track record of developing effective sales strategies and managing high-performing teams. His expertise spans sales enablement, customer success, and market penetration, contributing significantly to revenue growth. In his role, Veshen focuses on crafting dynamic go-to-market strategies, building customer-centric programmes, and negotiating large-scale contracts that drive business success. His strategic vision and leadership ensure the achievement of key business objectives whilst fostering long-term client relationships.

Outside of the corporate world, Veshen balances his professional life with a passion for artificial lure fishing, cooking, exploring food markets, and tending to roses.

Michael is an experienced Chartered Accountant, who also completed an MBA (GIBS) in 2004, with 25 years’ experience as a financial executive in multi-national environments, including: Information Technology (Telematics, Software Development and Equipment Distribution), Private Aviation, Commodities Trading and Industrial Product Distribution. Michael has a proven track record in introducing and executing turn around strategies to achieve targeted financial results.

Born in Vryheid, Zelda started her career in 1991 and spent 8 years within the South African Police Service as part of the Domestic Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Johannesburg. Zelda holds a Diploma in Police Administration and she has also completed an Advanced Business Management programme at WITS Business School in 2012.

Zelda joined the Private Security Sector in 1998 and has over the last 25 years gained vast experience within the security sector. Zelda has successfully managed large business units within her portfolio.

Franz has been in the Security industry for over 23 years. In his last role Franz was the HR Director for G4S Cash Solutions where he oversaw all Cash Solutions entities which included G4S Cash Solutions SA, Deposita SA, G4S Insurance, G4S Lesotho Cash Solutions and Cash 360 International. Prior to this Franz was the HR Director for G4S Secure Solutions where he oversaw a headcount of over 10 000 employees and various business entities within this business.

Franz is a board member to a number of associations including the Security Association of South Africa (SASA), the Security Industry Alliance (SIA) and Exco member of the National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector (NBCPSS). He holds a National Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management and has completed a Leadership Program.

BS, MS Computer Science; PhD Information Technology (George Mason University, Virginia USA)

Dr Chris Jardine joined Tsebo in 2011 as CEO of Tsebo Catering Solutions, a position he held until assuming his new role in June 2015. Prior to this he was CEO of the J & J Group. Chris has worked in various executive and director roles in the IT, logistics, telecommunications, industrials and financial services sectors.He has also served on the boards of companies as diverse as MTN, Transnet, Macquarie First South and Union Carriage and Wagons. He is currently an independent non-executive director for the Peermont Group.

Stephan has worked in diverse industries and across many African countries. He spent 13 years in various executive roles for the international security company, SBV Services. This included being Director for African Markets, Head of Strategy and Innovation and a 5-year period as MD of SBV’s Nigerian subsidiary. Stephan has also worked as an executive for companies in the logistics, agricultural and textile industries. Stephan holds an M Comm in Business Management, MA in Industrial Relations and an MPhil in Leadership. He is married and has two young sons and is passionate about building teams and developing markets.

Jan-Louis is known to the Thorburn family, having worked within the Thorburn stable for the last 8 years in a number of roles. He has spent more than 20 years in the security industry, during which he acquired significant and varied experience for an array of companies. Jan-Louis is a graduate industrial engineer with an MBA from Henley and has extensive experience in designing & selling electronic security solutions. He and his wife Adel have two children, and he is a keen cyclist.

Born in Cape Town, Reggie served in the former SADF as a permanent force officer and moved to the private sector in 1988 when he accepted a career opportunity at the University of Stellenbosch as an Assistant Accountant. Reggie is an industry veteran and has served successfully in both sales and operations since joining Thorburn in November 2006. Reggie is married with four children. They enjoy the outdoors and often go caravaning. Gardening and motor-sport are some of his hobbies.

Christo has been in the security industry for 17 years and was promoted from Regional Manager responsible for the Thorburn operations in both Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, to Managing Director of the Northern Region. His strengths are client relationship building, financial planning & monitoring, compliance to legislative requirements, quality control, performance management and logistical planning. Christo has vast experience in the provision of security in the mining sector and he also has experience in retail, bottling, casino / entertainment and industrial security.

After many years in the Catering Division of TSEBO Solutions Group, where he held numerous positions, Peter was transferred to the Security Division in 2017. His knowledge of TSEBO Solutions Group and their processes has assisted in aligning THORBURN with the Group; whilst his passion for sharing knowledge and training, has assisted many employees to grow and develop in the Company.

Peter holds a B Comm in Accounting and Business Management and completed his Post Graduate Studies in Advanced Taxation specializing in Tax Avoidance verse Tax Evasion. Peter is a member of the South African Institute of Business Accountants and a Master Tax Practitioner with the South African Institute of Tax

Teddy Krishna is the Divisional Manager responsible for the Eastern Region (Kwazulu-Natal and Eastern Cape). He has been in the employ of Thorburn, on a senior management level, for the past 5 years, adding great value to our organisation with his knowledge of field operations, investigations and risk management. He has 16 years of management experience in the private security industry and is a qualified Grade A Security Officer. In addition, he has a wealth of experience in various industry sectors, including hotel & leisure, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, vehicle transport, commercial property, residential estates and corporate office parks.

He joined Gray Security Services in 1991, moving up the rankings and holding the position of Security Contract Manager for the Wild Coast Sun resort. Thereafter Teddy joined Sun International as Security Duty Manager at the Sugarmill Casino in KZN, moving on to Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom as Contract Operations Manager for Malandela Security services. He was also an Area Manager & Operations Manager at Malandela Security. In his capacity of Divisional Manager for Thorburn, he holds overall responsibility for our KZN & Eastern Cape business.

Veshen brings over 30 years of experience in information technology solution sales, with a proven track record of developing effective sales strategies and managing high-performing teams. His expertise spans sales enablement, customer success, and market penetration, contributing significantly to revenue growth. In his role, Veshen focuses on crafting dynamic go-to-market strategies, building customer-centric programmes, and negotiating large-scale contracts that drive business success. His strategic vision and leadership ensure the achievement of key business objectives whilst fostering long-term client relationships.

Outside of the corporate world, Veshen balances his professional life with a passion for artificial lure fishing, cooking, exploring food markets, and tending to roses.