Ferdi van Niekerk

Van Niekerk holds a BSc in Business Science, Accounting and Finance as well as a post-Graduate Diploma Accounting. He has been Libra Plant Director since 2000.

Van Niekerk honed his financial management skills at KPMG, before founding a venture capital company, Open Window Growth Partners (an authorised financial services provider that focuses on SME investments across industries). A director for MES Cranes, Open Vantage and Open Frame Industrial Rentals, he is an experienced leader.

Since joining Libra-Plant in 2020, van Niekerk has been responsible for improved financial reporting and a more aggressive marketing strategy for the company.

Business Philosophy: I believe that education is key to the business growth that will bolster the South African economy. My approach is to share innovative learnings and insights, to accelerate growth.