Kevin Utian (Tapestry CEO)
A chartered accountant by profession, Kevin has a keenly analytical mind. From accounting and auditing firm Kessel Feinstein he joined Nando’s in 1995 where he became managing director. In 2012, Kevin was approached to head up Coricraft. Acquiring Dial•a•Bed and Volpes, Kevin has overseen the amalgamation of single branded businesses into a fully-fledged group offering. The success of Tapestry’s growth has leant even more impetus to Kevin’s drive and ambition for the group. Kevin thoroughly enjoys his religion and community involvement . His favourite getaway is the bush with family and friends. Kevin enjoys running as it gives him time to think and reflect on all that he has to be grateful for.
Rudolph Louw (Tapestry CFO)
Rudolph completed his articles at Walter Bieldt & Co whereafter he was internal auditor for Altech for 2 years. With a B.Compt (Hons) CA (SA) under his belt, he joined UTi for close to 10 years in various financial management roles. The last 4 years were as Vice President of Finance Global Finance Shared Services. Rudolph moved on to Brandcorp as Financial Director in 2014. He then joined Tapestry Home Brands in 2016 as Group Chief Financial Officer. Always respectful and professional, Rudolph takes a balanced approach to life. His favourite time with family and friends is exploring the Cape, where you might find him lingering on a wine farm.
Craig Schneeberger (Tapestry Furniture Executive)
Craig is a seasoned retailer. He is a classic ground-up player. From the sales floor of furniture store Wetherlys, he rapidly became the youngest branch manager, then regional manager, and finally took on a pivotal directorship role. His restless talent soon moved to new horizons by joining the Tapestry group as a Coricraft director. Craig enjoys reading, which is why his retail knowledge and energy is regularly updated with new thinking. Craig also has a competitive streak, enjoying marathons and MBT challenges. If there’s a mountain, Craig will climb it.
David Botha (Tapestry Linen Executive)
David’s business acumen, especially his knack for retail, was sparked as a young man in his family’s business. The travel bug took him far and wide while he resourcefully completed a B.Com Entrepreneurship through UNISA. Following a full-time MBA at UCT Graduate School of Business, he joined the Mr Price group where he gleaned extensive experience across multiple functions in both homeware and apparel. Moving to the Tapestry group in 2015, David took over the reins at Volpes the following year. Motivated by service excellence, his team routinely delivers stellar results. Passionately career driven, David finds balance in quality time with family and enjoying the great outdoors.
Joanne Meyer (Tapestry Bedding Executive)
Joanne joined Dial•a•Bed from its very first days as a start-up in 1996. Selling beds by phone, it was a remarkable market disrupter of its time. Joanne learned the entire business first hand, from the showroom floor, to warehousing and even driving delivery trucks to customers’ homes. Her knowledge of the business remains incomparable. Joanne’s energy is infectious. An open, embracing personality makes precious downtime for close family and friends. A retailer through and through, she loves to shop, even if it’s to spot the latest trends. Joanne eats, breathes and, yes, she most definitely sleeps Dial•a•Bed.