Cape Town and the Western Cape – open for business
We are a region of unlimited potential. And this translates into unlimited opportunity. Whether you’re interested in travel, investment, film or exporting, Cape Town and the Western Cape have something for you. Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, can help you uncover these opportunities.
What does Wesgro do?
As the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, Wesgro assists investors and businesses looking to branch out into the province.
Regardless of the sector your company operates in – be it wine, technology, agriculture or another sector – Cape Town and the Western Cape have all the elements necessary to make your investment a success.
We are a region of unlimited potential, and this translates into unlimited opportunity. We offer expertise and assistance to those looking to travel, invest, film or trade in Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Let Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, help you uncover these opportunities. Talk to us today.
Meet the Wesgro board
As a schedule 3C public entity, the agency is governed by the Wesgro Act, 1996, as amended in 2013, and is managed by a board of directors, appointed by the executive authority. The roles and responsibilities of the board are clearly articulated in the Wesgro Act.
Prof. Brian Figaji
ChairpersonMr Michael Spicer
Deputy chairpersonMr Ian Bartes
Chairperson of the Audit, IT and Risk Committee/directorMs Andrea Böhmert
DirectorMr Paul Bannister
DirectorMr Johnny Copelyn
DirectorMs Ruwaida Eksteen
DirectorAld. (Dr) Helena von Schlicht
DirectorMr John van Rooyen
DirectorMr Solly Fourie
Ex-officio member of the board representing the provincial governmentMr Lance Greyling
Ex-officio member of the board representing the City of Cape Town/chairperson of the Human Resource and Remuneration CommitteeMr Tim Harris
Chief executive officerDownload the full staffing organogram for the Wesgro team here:
Organisation documents
With the operationalisation of its new strategy, focusing on growth, job creation and marketing the destination, Wesgro has implemented various initiatives that have yielded positive results. We report on our performance through a number of reports and reviews. Download the documents below to learn more.