The Capespan Group has appointed Johan Dique as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Neil Oosthuizen in January next year, who has been at the helm of the group since 2001.

Dique has been chief executive of Sanwes Ltd, a South African agriculture concern, for the past nine years.

Capespan said in a statement that Dique had a track record of exceptional business leadership and performance and along with Capespan chairman, Dr Paul Clüver, he is well-placed to take the company to the next level of performance.