Board & Executive Management
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Board of Directors
Irfan Noor Mohamed, (60)
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Mohammed has over 20 years of extensive experience in the ICT industry, with a primary focus on Africa and the Asian subcontinent. He holds a Higher Certificate in Information Systems, a Diploma in IT Infrastructure Management, and a Diploma in Data Science and Analysis. Mr. Mohammed is widely recognized for his expertise in the fintech networking arena, earning a reputation as a leader in innovation and technological advancement.
Terry Johnson (56)
Financial Director
Financial Director
Holds a BCom (Accounting) degree and is a Professional Accountant (SA).
He is a member of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and has
completed the IoDSA "Being a Director" programme, including King IV and ethics
components.
Mr Johnson brings over 30 years' experience in financial management, governance,
statutory compliance, IFRS reporting, audit oversight and JSE regulatory compliance. He has
served as Group Financial Manager of Labat Africa Limited since March 2016, where he
was responsible for the full financial function of the holding company and its subsidiaries,
preparation of integrated annual reports in compliance with IFRS, budget control, cash flow
management, statutory reporting and JSE compliance.
Herschel Maasdorp (34)
Executive Director
Mr. Herschel Maasdorp serves as Group Executive: Business Development for Labat Africa Limited and Director of Biodata (Pty) Ltd. He holds a degree in Community and Health Sciences from the University of the Western Cape and postgraduate qualifications in development economics, logistics, and applied mathematics from universities in Ecuador and Belgium.
An accomplished business leader, Mr. Maasdorp was recognised as the 2021 Africa and Middle East Cannabis Entrepreneur of the Year. His diverse experience spans both public and private sectors, including leadership roles in economic development, policy advisory, and international trade. He has served as Deputy Director of Economic Affairs for the Western Cape Government, Chairman of the Nelson Mandela Presidential Jobs Summit, and Chairman of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Maasdorp brings deep expertise in strategy, innovation, and sustainable enterprise development to the Labat Africa Board.
Non-Executive & Independent Directors
Nassy Mosibudi (55)
Ms Bodirwa is a qualified computer engineer with 24 years' experience in computer software development. Her professional qualifications include the following:
• Qualified in geoinformatics
• Diploma in management of technology innovation
• Diploma in information sciences
Her experience and competency in the IT sector will strengthen the skill set of the current Board of Directors, given the strategic shift in focus of the company into the IT sector following the acquisition of Classic International. Furthermore, her appointment is geared at contributing to a balanced gender mix of the Board of Directors of Labat
Africa Ltd.
Thembelani Shawn Mbolekwana
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Mbolekwana is a highly accomplished board advisor and corporate executive with
more than 22 years of executive management experience spanning corporate
governance, strategic leadership, investment management, information and
communication technology, risk oversight and capital allocation. He holds a BTech in
Chemical Engineering, an MBA specialising in Project, ICT and Investment Management,
and advanced ICT qualifications. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership and
advisory roles across a number of prominent South African public and private sector
organisations, including Transnet, Bidvest, Old Mutual, the Railway Safety Regulator, the
Estate Agency Affairs Board and other significant institutions.
Johannes Kabila (61)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Kabila brings 18 years of experience as a data engineer, specializing in the development of systems that collect, manage, and transform raw data into actionable insights for data scientists and other professionals.
Johannes is an Independent Non-Executive Director.
The Board is supported by established audit, risk, remuneration and social & ethics committees in line with JSE Listings Requirements and the King IV Code on Corporate Governance.
Corporate Governance
Labat Africa is committed to maintaining best-in-class governance standards, ensuring:
• Fair and equal treatment of shareholders
• Transparent and timely disclosure
• Robust risk management frameworks
• Ethical leadership and accountability
