About

Founders Chris Luyt and Fanus Engelbrecht, shares a background in Healthcare Funding and Employee Benefit Systems. They realised the lack of a Workplace Wellness Industry Association in Southern Africa and initiated the formation of WWASA in 2024.

Meet our team

The Board

Chairperson

George-Marx

George Marx

Actuary Specialising in Healthcare and Risk Management

Former Head of Department of Insurance and Actuarial Science at University of Pretoria

 

 

Vice Chairperson

Alan-Fritz

Alan Fritz

Healthcare Funding Specialist

Director

Derek-Zimmerman

Derek Zimmerman

Senior Economist

Director

Andre-Jacobs

Andre Jacobs

Healthcare Advisory Specialist Author

Director

Dr Nomonde Mabuya (1)

Nozuko Hlefana

Corporate Wellness Specialist

Director

Nozuko Motswiane

Dr Nomonde Mabuya

Healthcare Specialist

Executives

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Chris-Luyt

Chris Luyt

Corporate Wellness Specialist

Interim Board Secretary

Fanus-Engelbrecht

Fanus Engelbrecht

Corporate Wellness Specialist

Research Committee

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Keshnie Mathi

The Wellness Specialist Academy
Founder and CEO

Prof-HB-Klopper

Prof HB Klopper

Da Vinci Institute
Executive Dean Research

Nevania Naidoo

Nevania Naidoo

EAPA-SA
Education & Research Portfolio Chair

Dr Themba Hadebe

Dr Themba Hadebe

Bonitas Medical Fund
Clinical Executive