Construction World July 2022

ATTACQ APPOINTS TWONEWEXECUTIVES

Attacq Limited (Attacq), the JSE-listed REIT and developers of the iconic Waterfall City precinct, announced the appointment of David Oosthuizen (left) as Development Executive and Lourens du Toit (right) as Head of Sustainability, Infrastructure and Land. Both new appointments are as a result of internal promotions, an indication of the strength of the talent pipeline that has been built. J ackie van Niekerk, Attacq CEO, says, "Attacq has promoted

two individuals who embody the characteristics, qual ifications, and skills needed to carry out our broader corporate strategy. Promoting from within has allowed us to develop and retain core competencies. David and Lourens have an excellent understanding of the organisation, its history and core values and we are excited to see both thrive in their new positions." the Attacq portfol io, from inception to the del ivery of a completed asset. In addition, the Development Executive will lead an internal development team and manage relationships with key stakeholders to achieve Attacq's strategic Oosthuizen has over 15 years of experience, the last five of which have been with Attacq. Formerly, the Senior Property Manager in the Development division at Attacq, Oosthuizen was responsible for the sourcing, deal structuring, and overseeing the del ivery of new logistics and warehousing developments at Waterfall City and was instrumental in del ivering the Vantage Data Centre deal to the logistics portfol io. David Oosthuizen, Attacq Development Executive, says, “I am excited to step into my new role and play an integral part in al igning Attacq's development goals to the broader Attacq business strategy.” Head of Sustainability, Infrastructure and Land Lourens du Toit will assume responsibil ity for Attacq's land portfol io optimisations, formulating bulk infrastructure projects whilst objective in terms of new developments. Development Executive Oosthuizen will oversee all of Attacq's developments within

internal Sustainabil ity and Urban Design teams, will allow for further support in al igning Attacq's strategic objectives within the portfol io.” Succession planning is crucial and promoting from within has allowed Attacq to reward top talent and retain the skills needed for their leadership teams. In addition, these new senior appointments will assist Attacq in moving the organisation's mission forward. Jackie van Niekerk, Attacq CEO, concludes, “Thanks to experience in the business, David and Lourens are well positioned to address Attacq’s key priorities: including a precinct focused South African portfol io that offers sustainable community spaces in establ ished nodes, and drive business diversification through integrating ESG, business innovation and technology.” 

concentrating on the impact to the environment. One of the key focus areas of the role is driving innovations in resource efficiencies, sustainabil ity and green development to create smart and innovative cities through urban design strategies. Du Toit holds over ten years of industry experience, the last four of which have been with Attacq. Du Toit formerly led all activities from master planning to roll out and del ivery of sustainable, modern and smart bulk infrastructure and associated services to Waterfall City. In addition, he del ivered strategic projects and initiatives that focus on securing sustainable, renewable and resil ient energy and continuous water supply to the development. Lourens Du Toit, Attacq Head of Sustainabil ity, Infrastructure and Land, says, “Assuming this exciting new role and being able to lead the

“Succession planning is crucial and promoting from within has allowed Attacq to reward top talent and retain the skills needed for their leadership teams.”

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