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
Wesgro is a legislated Schedule 3C Public Entity, as provided for in the Western Cape Investment and Trade Promotion Agency Amendment Act, 2013. The Agency is responsible for tourism, trade and investment promotion. The Agency is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Executive Authority in terms of section 3 of the Act.
Mr Michael Spicer
ChairpersonMr Ian Bartes
Member of the BoardMs Andrea Böhmert
Member of the BoardMs Mpumi Dwebe-Kwetana
Member of the BoardMr Paul Bannister
Member of the BoardAld. (Dr) Helena von Schlicht
SALGA Representative to the BoardMr John van Rooyen
Member of the BoardMr Solly Fourie
Ex officio Member to the BoardMr Lance Greyling
Ex officio Member of the BoardMr. Marius Koen
SALGA Representative to the BoardDr. Helena von Schlicht
SALGA Representative to the BoardMr John Copelyn
Member of the BoardMr Geoffrey Jacobs
Member of the BoardMr. David Green
Member of the BoardMr 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.