Earle van der Watt

Earle van der Watt is a seasoned agri-finance expert with over 17 years of experience in this field. He spent nine years at KPMG in both Cape Town and Bermuda, gaining valuable insights and skills in financial management.

For the past 12 years, Earle has specialized in working with fruit export and farming companies, overseeing operations across various African countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania, and Kenya. His expertise extends to managing commercial grape, pome, citrus, sugarcane, wine, livestock, and bloodstock farms.

Having served as the Chief Financial Officer of a prominent international corporate farming business, Earle currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at EVDW, a distinguished accounting, tax, and strategy advisory firm that caters specifically to farming businesses.

His academic background is strong, with a Chartered Accountant qualification and degrees from reputable institutions like the University of Cape Town and North-West University. Earle's educational journey also includes studies at the Bermuda and Canada Institute of Chartered Accountants, further enriching his professional knowledge and credentials.

With his extensive experience in agri-finance and agribusiness, Earle possesses a profound understanding of the Southern African agricultural landscape, making him a valuable resource for companies operating in these sectors.