Every one of our fans and customers makes up for a part of our vision. We believe there are more people like us out there who are bored with most of the existing companies or brands which do not dare to make a controversial or polarizing statement. Nothing bad against them making profit but we believe that there is more that counts.
Johan Kotze (da Founder)
I love the outdoors and regularly practice various sports, incl. snowboarding, skiing, kite boarding, surfing, beach volleyball, mountain biking, kayaking, climbing, running, tennis, squash etc. I am an active member of the local community, partaking in local charity organizations and the Christian Church. I am a keen traveler, with a passion for less developed countries. I pride myself in being an active promoter of ecological and socially responsible living and am constantly working on reducing my carbon footprint through recycling, more sustainable modes of transport (cycling, car pooling, public transport and riding my scooter) and various others. Furthermore I enjoy drawing, music, dancing, movies and doing handicrafts.
WORK EXPERIENCE
HEAD SPORT GMBH, R&D Department, Kennelbach, Austria March 2009 – current: Innovation Manager Racquetsports March 2006 – March 2009: R&D Innovation Manager Racquetsports February 2002 – March 2006: Research Engineer LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY, Department Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough, UK April 1999 – 2002: Research Assistant (Sports Engineering) NATREF (SASOL LTD), Maintenance Department, Sasolburg, South Africa February 1997 – December 1998: Mechanical Engineer in Training
EDUCATION
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY, Loughborough, UK: PhD Sports Engineering, October 2005 UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN, Cape Town, South Africa: MSc, Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering), June 1997 UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH, Stellenbosch, South Africa: BIng Mechanical Engineering, November 1994
Marcell Ceaser (da Senior Technician)
I always enjoy new challenges and although I really wants to be a traffic warden one day I really like the new and excited challenges presented by the project. I am also still studying for admission to the course an in the meanwhile use project to provide the financial means to pay for his exams and supporting me and my family. So far the project has opened my eyes for the huge opportunity my finished bikes has on the lifestyle and mobility of the local community. I am a avid rugby player and keen supported of our national team and was delighted to see how much my fitness has improved since joining the project. Other hobbies include cycling, fishing, braai (BBQ) and shopping.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Riebeek West POP Youth Centre – Volunteer
EDUCATION
MALMESBURY COLLEGE, Grade 12, current SCHOONSPRUIT SECONDARY; Grade 11, 2010
Renwill Jantjies (da Junior Technician)
I really love the project since it gives him the opportunity help others and it allows me to play football and afford to buy music which is favorite hobby next to football. I also appreciate the positive effect of cycling on the environment and general health. My other hobbies include, rugby, soccer, braai (BBQ), shoe shopping and listening to music.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Riebeek West POP Youth Centre – Volunteer
EDUCATION
SCHOONSPRUIT SECONDARY; Grade 11, 2008
Jan Fikster (da Junior Technician)
More details about Jan will follow soon…
