Our team
Experienced clinicians, geneticists, and engineers working toward one goal
Gert van Wyk
Co-founder & CEO
Provides strategic leadership for BioCertica, driving growth, innovation, partnerships, and long-term organisational success.
Jamie Fernandez
Director & CEO Associate
Supports the CEO through strategic planning, project coordination, and cross-functional execution across key business initiatives.
Rumon Thirion
VP of Operations: MEA & Asia
Manages genetic test production, logistics, warehousing, and operational delivery across the MEA and Asia regions.
Lomari Haasbroek
VP of Distribution & Laboratory Operations
Leads global distribution, laboratory operations, pricing strategy, and genetic results pipelines to support efficient and scalable delivery.
Nick Martiniuk
VP of Sales & Therapeutics Innovation
Drives global sales growth and therapeutics innovation through strategic partnerships and the development of new product pipelines.
Thea du Plessis
VP of Marketing & Social Media
Directs BioCertica’s marketing, brand strategy, and social media initiatives to drive engagement, awareness, and commercial growth.
Monja van Zyl
Chief Financial Officer
Oversees financial strategy, governance, budgeting, and risk management to support sustainable business growth.
Rachel Martiniuk
VP of Operations: LATAM & North America
Oversees therapeutics production, supplier partnerships, regulatory compliance, and research collaborations across LATAM and North America.
Annaleen De Wet
Customer Service & Sales Relationships
Manages customer service and stakeholder relationships while supporting outreach programmes for schools and practitioners.
Roelien McIntyre
Financial Officer
Assists with day-to-day financial operations and supports the company’s financial administration and reporting processes.
Jandre Kruger
Financial Officer
Supports the company’s financial operations, administration, and reporting to ensure efficient financial management.
Jan Vorster
Compliance and Regulation
Supports regulatory compliance and market expansion by ensuring adherence to regional standards and operational requirements.
Board of directors
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Arno Smit
Co-founder
As a co-founder, played a fundamental role in establishing and growing BioCertica while providing strategic support in automation, technology, and AI-driven innovation.
Henk Gouws
Advisor & Director
Provides strategic investment support and high-level business advisory guidance to help drive BioCertica’s long-term growth and expansion.
Johann Viljoen
Advisory Board
Supports investor relations and strategic partnerships with a focus on growth opportunities in the UAE region.
Ismail Fattah
Advisory Board
Identifies potential investors and builds strategic relationships to strengthen BioCertica’s presence and funding opportunities in Canada.
Dylan Mortime
Director
Leads investor and partnership engagement by building strategic relationships and supporting the company’s growth and expansion initiatives.
Neil van Staden
Director
Supports BioCertica through key investment involvement and commercial advisory input, contributing valuable industry insight and strategic direction.
Doug Wilson
Advisory Board
Brings extensive industry expertise and strategic advisory insight, providing valuable guidance to support BioCertica’s growth and long-term direction.
