Meet The Team
Meet The Proudly Zambian Team
Behind Sunfare is a team who share a passion for agriculture, innovation and building something that lasts. Our people bring together generations of experience, practical knowledge and fresh ideas.
As Sunfare continues to grow across farming, biological solutions, agricultural support, mining, equipment and technology, our team remains at the heart of everything we do.
David Naude
Managing Director
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Gerd is the owner and Chairman of our family brand. 45 years experience in management of biggest export companies in South Africa. Leading our family brand to its success today.
Stephan Naude
Director of Operations
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Specialist in quality control and 9 years experience in packhouse management and design, with years of experience of fruit export markets. Stephan has also been in charge of farming Operations in Zambia for past 4 years.
Gerd Born
Director Advisory
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Gerd is the owner and Chairman of our family brand. 45 years experience in management of biggest export companies in South Africa. Leading our family brand to its success today.
Stephanus Naude
Director Advisory
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Stephanus has got diploma in Agronomy and have 50 years active farming and part of organised agricultural in South Africa.
He played a pivotal role in building our farming operations in Zambia.
Lalena Naude
Financial Director & Head of Soil Health
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Studied Viticulture at Elsenburg Agri College. Lalena manages our financial division and continues to better our knowledge of soil health, actively growing our micro organisms, for best the quality natural products.
Chelsea Naude
Admin & HR Manager
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Chelsea studied BSc Psychology at Arden University in UK, as well as a Accounting diploma from University of Cape Town.
Chelsea manages all Sunfare admin and payroll support.
One Group. One Purpose.
What started as one family’s farming journey has grown into a diverse group of businesses, united by a commitment to people, innovation and a sustainable future.