Company Profile
JOHN DUNCAN
CEO
Founder and CEO of SA Ladder has a wealth of experience in the industry, and will lead the new board and company into an exciting future. John is very upbeat over the future of the company and is very ably assisted by the following existing Directors.
JONATHAN DUNCAN
Sales & Marketing Director
Jonathan is married and has twin boys. He studied Business Management and obtained his diploma in 1992, and then obtained his IMM Diploma in Marketing Management in 1997. He joined SA Ladder in 1994 as Area Manager for Natal. In 1995 he became Branch Manager for SA Ladder Durban and also established a retail outlet under the banner of Mr. Ladder. During 1996 Jonathan relocated to Johannesburg where he assumed responsibilities as National Sales Manager.
In 1998 he was appointed to the board of SA Ladder as Sales & Marketing Director. Since then Jonathan has had a major influence on the growth and development of SA Ladder, primarily in the retail positioning of the company. To his credit, he has revolutionized the buying patterns of the major chain stores in South Africa. Jonathan has travelled extensively in both Europe and the United States where product knowledge and development was acquired. He has served on the Technical Committee of the SABS and also provided input on the development of product specifications for Eskom and Telkom. In 2002 Jonathan became a Director and Shareholder of Hirst Handling and Silver Services. During 2003 he was appointed to the board of Mouldwell Rubber & Urethane.
In 2007 Jonathan successfully completed the Executive Development Programme through Wits Business School.
He was invited to attend the International Executive Development Programme in London, but was unable to attend due to business commitments.
DARREN DUNCAN
Financial Director
Darren is married and has two children. He commenced his CA degree in 1993 and completed his articles with Deloitte & Touche from 1997 to 1999. In January 2000 he was seconded to New York by Deloitte and Touche. Upon his return in February 2000, he joined SA Ladder as Financial Manager. During 2000 Darren was appointed to the board of SA Ladder as Financial Director. In 2002 he became a Director and Shareholder of Hirst Handling and Silver Services. During 2003 he was appointed to the board of Mouldwell Rubber & Urethane.
STEPHEN DUNCAN
Alternate Director
Stephen Duncan joined SA Ladder 5 years ago shortly after completing a post high school diploma. He is currently completing a Bcom Business Management Degree through Unisa correspondance. Stephen gained experience in SA Ladder Polyurethane plant and is now involved in distribution and production. Stephen worked himself into a managerial positionand in 2006 was appointed to the position of Alternate Director.
