Background
Jacobs, Willem Jacobus was born on November 11, 1958 in Sabie, Transvaal, South Africa. Son of Daniel Jacobus and Helena (Grobler) Jacobs.
Jacobs, Willem Jacobus was born on November 11, 1958 in Sabie, Transvaal, South Africa. Son of Daniel Jacobus and Helena (Grobler) Jacobs.
Bachelor in Communications with honors, University Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1981. Master in Commerce, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1984. Doctor in Commerce, University South Africa, Pretoria, 1989.
Manager human resources South African Breweries, Pretoria, 1981-1983. Principle consultant P.E. Corporation Services, Johannesburg, 1983-1986. Principle consultant, manager Price Waterhouse, 1986-1989.
Corporation planner Cullinan Holdings, Olifantsfontein, South Africa, 1989-1991. Chief Executive Officer, executive director Cullinan Precision Engineering, South Africa, 1992-1997. Managing director MIRCAL, 1998-2001, Samrec (Proprietary ) Ltd., 1998-2001, Plibrico Valley Refractories (Proprietary ) Ltd., 1998-2001.
International advisor IMERYS, since 2001. President, Chief Executive Officer Corpinvest 84 (Pty) Ltd., since 2001. Board directors SAMREC (Pty) Ltd., Cullinan Refractories, Cullinan Holdings Ltd.
Sergeant infantry South African military, 1977-1978. Member Institute Strategic Management, Institute Directors.
Married Susan-Karin Swart, December 10, 1983. Children: Niel, Jana, Cara, Suzanne.