The South African Chamber of Commerce in Ireland (SACCI) is a non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to promoting bilateral trade and investment between South Africa and Ireland. We serve as a vital link between the two countries, fostering economic cooperation, facilitating business connections, and championing the interests of our members.

Our Values:

  • Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together to achieve shared goals.
  • Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our interactions.
  • Diversity: We celebrate the richness of our diverse membership and the unique perspectives they bring.
  • Innovation: We embrace new ideas and approaches to drive progress and growth.
  • Impact: We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our members and the communities we serve.

BOARD MEMBERS

Yudeshtra Naidoo
CFO - Director

Yudeshtra Naidoo is a seasoned financial professional with over 18 years of experience in corporate treasury, risk management, and auditing. Currently serving as an Associate Director at KPMG Ireland, Yudeshtra has a proven track record of leading complex financial projects and providing strategic advisory services to multinational corporations across diverse sectors.

Starting his career at KPMG South Africa, Yudeshtra quickly advanced to managerial roles, overseeing significant projects such as the rollout of Regional Treasury Centres for SABMiller across Africa. His expertise in treasury management was further solidified during his tenure as a Treasury Project Manager and Trader at SABMiller Africa, where he managed in-house banking operations and foreign exchange trading.

 

Yudeshtra’s global experience is extensive, having held senior positions at KPMG in South Africa, the UAE, and Ireland. His role as a consultant has seen him seconded to various high-profile clients, including a major defense company in the UAE and a JSE-listed company in Africa, where he led treasury function rollouts across multiple subsidiaries. His skill set spans across Treasury, Financial modelling, Project Management, Risk Management and Sustainability.

 

Yudeshtra is highly adept at managing projects, assessing and improving financial controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic insights to enhance operational efficiencies. In addition to his professional achievements, Yudeshtra is passionate about personal development and physical fitness, with interests in golf, tennis, swimming, running and scuba diving. His leadership abilities are complemented by strong interpersonal skills, making him a valuable asset in both team-driven and client-facing environments.

LUMONDT KRITZINGER
Company Secretary - Director

A lover of life, family, friends, animals, sport, the creative arts and our precious Earth.

 

In the corporate world, experienced in diverse senior Legal, Insurance and Banking roles spanning more than 30 years across South Africa and Ireland. Very proud to be part of the Bank of Ireland team currently in the Home Buying division, where innovation is at the forefront to positively impact customers.

 

My ambition is to spend the remaining years of my life trying to positively impact the lives of others – especially the youth and the elderly. My passion for music and nature has become a melting pot to impact Climate Education and Engagement through The Wonders of this Place – CLIMATE EDUCATION, Founded on World Earth Day 2024.

 

I thrive on meeting and working with diverse people and learning from their interesting perspectives from all around the world.

Kwanele Nomoyi
CMO - Director

As a Senior Account Manager (Strategist) at Google, I help clients achieve their industry-specific goals using cutting-edge multimedia digital techniques. I have over eight years of combined experience in the digital marketing and advertising industry, working with diverse brands across various sectors. I have a proven track record of creating, managing, and implementing highly successful digital campaigns that increase brand awareness, engagement, and conversion.

 

Throughout my career, I have helped large and niche brands stand out from the competition through innovative digital strategies. I am passionate about all things digital, and I continuously update my skills to stay ahead of the ever-changing world of digital marketing. I thrive in the dynamic and fast-paced environment of Google, where I collaborate with talented and innovative teams to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

JOHN MULDER
Chairman - Non Executive

An entrepreneur with a drive, flair and passion for doing deals, supporting business start-ups.

A proven track record in the manufacturing, dealer networks. commercial asset & business finance., while also successfully completing a number of business restructure projects over the past decade

John is a passionate proponent of driving circular, rural and local economies.

“The people define the business. The team is everything”

Anthony Tattan
Deputy Chairman - Director

Anthony Tattan is Managing Director of both OutsourceSalesDirector.ie and BusinessInSouthAfrica.ie and he also sits on the boards of a number of companies providing strategic guidance and mentoring. 
 
He has 25+ years of Sales & Marketing and Management experience in technology, software, telecoms, and since 2018 the international arena with expansion into South Africa.
 
The summer of 2022 saw Anthony leave his role as Chief Commercial Officer with a leading Irish Cloud VOIP technology company with offices in Ireland and South Africa after 10 years of spearheading the company growth and expansion; and where he split his time between overseeing both Channel and Direct growth in both regions achieving massive action and aggressive activity.
 
Anthony sat on the board of Business Ireland Southern Africa’s Cape Town division (BISA) from 2019 to the end of 2022.
 
Anthony joined the board of the South African Chamber of Commerce in Ireland during the inception phase in early 2024 and his network and connections in Ireland is invaluable to businesses seeking to launch into the Irish market.