De Wet is responsible for, amongst other duties, developing and implementing the CTICC’s financial strategies, strategic leadership of finance and supply chain management, as well as growth and resource management within the finance department.

Julie-May Ellingson, CEO of the CTICC, said: “We are very pleased to have someone of Wayne’s calibre join our dynamic team. Wayne comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge having worked in the tourism and hospitality sectors, as well as several state entities and the private sector.

“He also comes at an exciting time in the development of the CTICC with the addition of CTICC 2, and we know that his expertise, experience and leadership will help steer the company in an even more positive direction. I look forward to working with Wayne to strengthen the CTICC.”

Prior to taking up the position of CFO at the CTICC, De Wet held positions at Cape Town Tourism (Chief Financial Officer); Sun International Management Ltd (Commercial Manager); Johannesburg Water (Senior Manager – Finance); PrincewaterhouseCoopers (Senior Manager – Public Sector); and City of Cape Town (Chief Accountant).