Executive Directors
Peter Mountford (67)
B.Com, B.Acc, HDip Tax, MBA (with distinction, Warwick), CA(SA)
Chief Executive Officer
Peter has demonstrated exceptional leadership since his appointment in 2008, steering the Group’s strategic direction and aligning over 18 800 employees across 12 countries. He is recognised for his ability to navigate complex environments while delivering superior shareholder value and fostering a sustainable competitive advantage. Under his leadership, Super Group has become a global leader in supply chain and mobility solutions.
Peter is a Chartered Accountant with an MBA from Warwick University. His executive experience includes Managing Director of SAB Diversified Beverages, CEO of the Consumer Logistics Division at Imperial Holdings Limited and Managing Director of Super Group’s Logistics and Transport Division. He is a long-serving director and the current Deputy Chairman of the Road Freight Association. Peter’s entrepreneurial excellence was acknowledged as a Master Category Winner of the EY World Entrepreneur Award for Southern Africa.
Colin Brown (56)
B.Compt (Hons), MBL, CA(SA)
Chief Financial and Debt Officer
Colin is an experienced financial executive and board director with a strong track record in listed and multinational environments. Since his appointment as CFO in 2010, he has overseen all accounting and finance functions for the Group. Colin also contributes as a member of the Deal and Risk Committees and chairs the divisional Audit Committees.
Colin is a Chartered Accountant with a master’s in business leadership (MBL) from UNISA. His previous roles include CFO and board member of Celcom Group Limited, and Financial Director for EDS Africa Limited and Fujitsu Services South Africa, demonstrating extensive expertise in financial leadership and governance.
Group Company Secretary
John Mackay (61)
Group Company Secretary
John was appointed Group Company Secretary in January 2020. He brings over 25 years of director-level experience. Previously the Group Executive for Marketing and Business Development, he now provides governance and compliance support to the CEO, CFO and Board. John advises Super Group companies on legislation, acquisitions, intellectual property and new business opportunities, while also managing investor relations, ESG initiatives and Group marketing.
He serves on the JSE’s Issuer Advisory Board Council and has held senior leadership roles including Managing Director of Patleys (Pty) Ltd, Board member of Bidvest Foods Africa, CEO of The Link Investment Trust, and Executive Team member at Clicks Healthcare, demonstrating broad expertise in corporate governance and strategic business development.
Non-Executive Directors
Valentine Chitalu (61)
ACCA (UK), M.Phil (UK)
Chairman and Independent Non-Executive
Director
Valentine brings extensive expertise in private equity and general investments, with a strong entrepreneurial background that spans multiple industries and countries. His early career includes experience at KPMG in London and leadership as CEO of the Zambia Privatisation Agency, where he successfully managed the divestiture of over 240 enterprises. He further expanded his international experience through senior roles at CDC Group Plc in both London and Lusaka.
Valentine holds multiple board positions across Zambia, Australia and the UK, demonstrating a broad and diverse governance perspective. Currently, he serves as Chairman of MTN (Zambia) Limited and the Phatisa Group, a prominent pan-African private equity fund manager. He is a UK-qualified accountant and holds a master’s degree in development economics from Cambridge University.
Valentine’s appointment as Chairperson on 30 November 2022 reflected his widely recognised leadership and governance capabilities.
David Cathrall (68)
BCom, BAcc, CA(SA)
Lead Independent Non-executive Director
David is a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of the Witwatersrand. He brings extensive audit and assurance expertise, having served as a Senior Partner at EY until his retirement in 2018.
During his tenure at EY, David was the engagement partner for audits of large listed companies, demonstrating strong financial oversight capabilities. He also held key leadership roles at EY, including membership on the Executive and Remuneration Committees, contributing to strategic decision-making and governance.
David was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 June 2019, bringing valuable financial acumen and corporate governance experience to the Board.
Simphiwe Mehlomakulu (55)
BSc (Chemical Engineering), Post Graduate
Diploma (Marketing Management), MBA
(University of the Witwatersrand), Stanford
Executive Programme (Stanford University of
California, USA)
Independent Non-executive Director
Simphiwe’s career began at Sasol Limited in 1993, where he held various roles including Global Export Manager for Sasol Solvents. He subsequently served as General Manager of Strategy Effectiveness at Old Mutual Limited and was appointed Managing Director of PetroSA’s European operations in 2003. In 2004, he chaired the Board of Governors for the South African Petroleum Industry Association, reflecting his leadership and industry influence.
Simphiwe was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 October 2020.
Pitsi Mnisi (42)
BCom, BCom (Hons) Acc, BCom (Hons)
Tax, CA(SA), Advanced Certificate in
Emerging Markets and Country Risk
Analysis (Fordham University, New York),
MBA (Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK)
Independent Non-executive Director
Pitsi brings extensive expertise in corporate governance and financial management, underpinned by her CA (SA) qualification. She has broad sector experience spanning mining, investments, transportation, manufacturing and construction.
Pitsi is the founder of Lynshpin Cedar, a black-owned consulting and corporate finance advisory firm, and co-founder of Mcorp Investments, an investment holding company. Her previous roles include Finance Manager for De Beers’ Venetia Underground Project, highlighting her strong operational and financial leadership in complex environments.
Pitsi was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 October 2020.
Jack Phalane (50)
MBA (University of the Witwatersrand),
M.Com (South African and International
Tax), LLM, BA LLB, Certificate in
Advanced Corporate Law and
Securities Law
Independent Non-executive Director
Jack is a seasoned commercial lawyer. He advises both listed and non-listed companies across diverse sectors, locally and internationally. Jack brings specialised expertise in mergers and acquisitions, exchange control, corporate governance and telecommunications.
His in-depth knowledge of the Companies Act and B-BBEE Act equips him to provide expert counsel on complex corporate transactions, including shareholder agreements and B-BBEE deals. Jack also brings significant regulatory and adjudication experience, having served for over 10 years as Tax Chairperson for the South African Revenue Service, overseeing income tax appeals.
Jack was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 30 September 2022.