

Our People
At the heart of the Takealot Group, you’ll find our people. From engineers and designers to retail buyers, drivers, pattern makers, marketers and packers, it’s people who drive our business. It’s never just one person’s effort to reach our goals — we do it as a high performance team.
Our Leaders
The Takealot Group brings together leaders from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of skill sets, mindsets and assets — and together, we make the ordinary extraordinary.
"Creating opportunities for everyday South Africans to thrive in the digital world."
Frederick Zietsman
Takealot Group, CEO
"Ensuring we save millions of South Africans time and money at every opportunity."
Tessa Ackermann
Takealot Group, CFO
"Helping South Africans live life a little more effortlessly."
Alex Wörz
Mr D, CEO
"Ensuring we deliver anything you can imagine, anywhere you can imagine in South Africa."
Francois Retief
CEO: Takealot Fulfillment Solutions
"Our customers are our compass, guiding every decision, every innovation, and the service we deliver. By deeply understanding & exceeding their expectations, we don't just create loyalty – we create lasting connections that drive our collective success."
Julie-Anne Walsh
Group Executive: Customer & Insights
"Leading tech innovation to put convenience into the palm of everyday South Africans’ hands."
Dave Buck
Group Executive: Product & Engineering
"Where anything you can imagine starts."
Gideon Granville
Group Executive: Strategy & Ventures
An Extraordinary Experience
Our people’s diverse backgrounds, skill sets, mindsets and approaches are key to our success, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where their unique talents, skills and experience is valued.
We are dedicated to helping our people be the best they can be by creating a diverse and inclusive learning organisation, where every Extraordinary Mind can be themselves, feel welcome and thrive.