Leading With an Eye on the Future of Care

The Local Executive Leadership Team

Every vision needs a forward-looking leadership team with the power to inspire and push boundaries while being close to all those actively helping realise its implementation. Leading by example with respect and responsibility is at the core all our management’s activities.

Marius Möller

Managing Director

As the Managing Director, Marius Möller plays a pivotal role in advancing the company's vision and ensuring operational excellence within the South African market. Previously, he served as the company's Financial Director from 2016 to 2018. With over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, Marius has held significant leadership positions at Discovery Health, South Africa's leading health insurance provider. He is deeply committed to leveraging technology and innovation to tackle business challenges, drawing on his four years of experience in Data Science Consulting as Finance and Commercial Director. Marius holds an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and is both a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) and a CFA charterholder.

At a glance
  • Managing Director of Fresenius Kabi South Africa since March 2022 and previously served as Financial Director from 2016 to 2018
  • Passionate about driving innovation through his expertise in finance, technology, and data analytics
  • MBA, Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), CFA charterholder

Zane Langford

Sales Director

As Sales Director, Zane Langford manages sales in South Africa as well as the African export market. Zane has specific experience in the injectable medicines market in South Africa, having started his career at Lennons Pharmaceuticals in the late 1980s, followed by a sales management position at Intramed which was acquired by Fresenius Kabi South Africa in the early 2000's.

At a glance
  • Sales Director of Fresenius Kabi South Africa since 2009
  • 24 years of service at Fresenius Kabi
  • Extensive expertise in sales management in South Africa

Albertha Nel

Marketing Director

Albertha Nel serves as the Marketing Director at Fresenius Kabi, South Africa, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to the role. In her tenure within the company, Albertha has held various positions that have honed her expertise in marketing, demand management, tenders, and the pharmaceutical industry in general. She holds degrees in B.Sc. Dietetics and B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology. Her leadership is characterised by a commitment to excellence and support, driving the marketing strategies that align with Fresenius Kabi's mission to support and improve patient care.

At a glance
  • Marketing director of Fresenius Kabi South Africa since 2009
  • 28 years of service at Fresenius Kabi
  • Extensice experience in marketing and general operations

Humbulani Takalani

Head of Human Resources

Humbulani Takalani is the Head of Human Resources at Fresenius Kabi South Africa, where he plays a pivotal role in collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the efficient delivery of HR services throughout the South African business. With a wealth of experience across Sub-Saharan Africa, he has successfully managed HR operations in both the commercial and manufacturing sectors in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. Humbulani has held leadership positions in prestigious international organisations, such as SC Johnson & Son, Ferrero, and General Mills. He holds a B.Tech Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of South Africa (UNISA). Humbulani's tenure with Fresenius Kabi spans over eight years, having initially served from 2007 to 2015, and rejoining the company in 2020.

At a glance
  • Head of HR of Fresenius Kabi South Africa since May 2020
  • Over 15 years of leadership and management experience
  • Pragmatic leader who is passionate about people and have a sound problem solving ability

Herman Van Der Merwe

Plant Manager 

Herman Van Der Merwe has a long career in sterile manufacturing across several companies. Herman holds a degree in Production and Operations Management. As Plant Manager, he is passionate about the core objective of manufacturing the highest quality critical life saving medicines for our patients.

At a glance
  • Plant Manager since 2021
  • Over 16 years management experience
  • Extensive Operational experience, leading teams to operational excellence

Ida Motlhasedi

Quality Director and Responsible Pharmacist

Ida Motlhasedi has vast experience in leadership, quality and operations in the pharmaceutical industry. Before joining Fresenius Kabi Manufacturing South Africa, Ida held senior quality and operations positions in other pharmaceutical organisations, such as Aspen pharmacare. She has obtained a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and a MBA from the Nelson Mandela University.

At a glance
  • Quality director and Responsible pharmacist since Aug 2018
  • Over 15 years quality and operations experience in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Passionate with a great understanding of the role of leadership in sustainability of quality systems in the business