Christoffel F. Hendrik Wiese held the position of Director at a discount clothing chain – Pepkor. Shoprite, a supermarket chain consisting of eight chains, based in Cape Town has flourished under the leadership of Christoffel Wies.
The Shoprite has expanded to include Franchises in various locations. He also has 1200 corporate outlets. He is also working as a chairman at Invicta Holdings Limited. He is ranked 11 among the most successful businessmen. He is active in businesses including consumer goods, finance, fashion, banking, and retail.
Weise’s Brait has acquired a controlling stake of 80% in Virgin Active on April 16, 2015 in a deal valued at GBP682 million. He is a non executive director at Steinhoff International holdings N.V. He is also a director at Co-Operative Winegrowers of SA. He is also director and chairperson at numerous companies.
Christoffel Wiese has bagged many awards including Business Leader of the year, and Marketing Manager of the year etc.
Christoffel F. Hendrik Wiese was born on September 10, 1941 in Upington, South Africa. He has obtained BA and LLB degrees from Stellenbosch University. He also holds doctorate in Commerce.
Christoffel Wies Parents
Christoffel Wies parents are Japie Basson and Clare.
Christoffel Wies Wife
Christoffel Wies has got married to Caro.
Christoffel Wies Children
Christoffel Wies has three children (One son – Jacob Wiese and two daughters- Christina Wiese, and Clare Wiese). He is currently residing in Cape Town. Jacob Wiese is working at Pepkor. Jacob Wiese has got married to Jackie Hawtrey. Jacob Wiese’s wife Jackie Hawtrey was born to Dawn Hawtrey and Melville.
Net Worth
Christoffel Wies has a net worth of US$6.8 Billion.