Rico Basson

Chief Executive Officer, South Africa Wine

Rico Basson is Chief Executive Officer of South Africa Wine, in the role since June 2023.

South Africa Wine is the umbrella industry body for the wine and brandy sector, founded by Vinpro and the South African Liquor Brandowners Association. Basson also serves as managing director of Vinpro.

In the job

  1. South Africa Wine opened membership to producers, processors and brand owners across the wine value chain. Source

  2. South Africa Wine called on government to speed up implementation of existing wine and brandy growth plans rather than draw up new ones. Source

Career before

  1. Managing director, Vinpro

Sources

  1. engineeringnews.co.za
  2. pressportal.co.za
  3. bizcommunity.com
  4. bizcommunity.com

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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