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Jacobus (Cobus) Daniël Vermaak | |
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| Born | July 16, 1984 Settlers Hospital, Grahamstown, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation(s) | Chartered Accountant, Executive |
| Known for | Group CEO of Orange Petroleum |
Jacobus (Cobus) Daniël Vermaak (born 16 July 1984) is a South African Chartered Accountant and the Group CEO of Orange Petroleum.
Early Life and Education
editJacobus (Cobus) Daniël Vermaak was born on 16 July 1984 at Settlers Hospital in Grahamstown, South Africa. He grew up on the family farm, New Essex, located in Manley Flats, about 22 kilometers east of Grahamstown. Cobus has an older sister and a younger brother. Notably, as a baby, he was already showing his adventurous spirit, planning escapes from the family homestead. One such instance involved him timing his exit from a faulty car boot as the vehicle went over a railway track, only to be safely returned home by the next car in the convoy.
At the age of two, Cobus ran away from home barefoot and pantsless but with hands full of sweets, making his way to his grandparents' neighboring farm.
Cobus began his education at Kleuterland in Grahamstown (1989-1990) and continued to PJ Olivier Primary School (1991-1997). He attended Marlow Agricultural School for high school (1998-2002), where he served as head boy and was nicknamed "Chappie". Cobus was determined to improve his academic performance each year and succeeded, earning the title of Dux Leerling in his final year.
He pursued higher education at the University of South Africa and Stellenbosch University, obtaining a B.Compt (Hons) in Accounting, Auditing, Company Law, and Tax. Cobus is a qualified Chartered Accountant, recognized by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Career Highlights
editCobus Vermaak's career is marked by significant positions in various prestigious organizations:
- Group CEO, Orange Petroleum (Nov 2022 - Present)
- Managing Director, Cenergy Consulting (Nov 2022 - Present)
- Deputy COO, HG Storage International (Jan 2018 - Nov 2022)
- Asset Manager, Glencore Oil Assets (Aug 2016 - Dec 2017)
- Assistant Manager, Deloitte London (Jan 2016 - Jul 2016)
- Senior Auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers - Bermuda (Sep 2013 - Jun 2015)
- Consultant, FinFive Consulting - Johannesburg (Jan 2011 - Aug 2013)
- Auditor, Baker Tilly - Cape Town (Jan 2008 - Dec 2010)
Major Achievements and Awards
editOne of Cobus' greatest achievements is overcoming a life-threatening illness, demonstrating his resilience and determination.
Personal Life
editCobus is an adventurer at heart, having traveled to all corners of the globe. Despite this adventurous spirit, he considers his biggest failures to be declining tickets to both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup finals.
His personal life remains somewhat private; however, his Facebook status indicates that he is single, though reliable sources confirm that he is in a happy, committed relationship.
Other Notable Contributions
editCobus Vermaak is known for enriching the lives of everyone who calls him a friend, leaving a positive impact on all who know him.