Structure

SAPVIA is governed by a board of seven directors elected democratically on an annual basis by its members at the Annual General Meeting.

The members will also elect a President, Vice-President and Treasurer. SAPVIA also has a secretariat within day to day workings of the association take place.  The secretariat has two main departments: communication and policy work.

The communications department deals with all matters relating to the collection and transfer of information between members and target audiences such as public or government institutions.

The policy department is responsible for organising and collaborating technical information to be used in supporting the objectives and messages of the association.

The Management Committee currently consists of the following members:

  • Chris Haw: Biotherm Aurora Solar (Chairman)
  • Gerrit Kruyswijk: Industrial Development Corporation (Treasurer)
  • Mike Levington: Kabi Energy
  • Davin Chown: Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa (Spokesperson)
  • Vinni Bellini: Soitec Solar (Vice-Chairperson)
  • Thibaud Vibert: Tenesol Manufacturing
  • Rainer Nowak: Webber Wentzel (Legal Representative)