Johann Weich

Background

About Johann Weich

Experienced business set up specialist recently responsible for the set up and business build of an established international brand in SA. A South African retail industry recognized trailblazing site acquisition and development specialist. I am a pipeline builder. Currently tasked to build an international brand from a single store SA set up to a national footprint within 5 years. Experience within Retail Property Development and Property Management as well as retail (wellness, fast food, medical, food retail, curated furniture, lifestyle estates, shared office space and private education) Experienced Property Manager. Advanced knowledge and skill on feasibility studies, demographic studies and scenario projections augmented with a high-level skill and knowledge in both tenant retail property development as well as landlord and portfolio management. Business turn-around program management experience. Highly skilled at compiling feasibility decks and business set up. I was responsible for the significant pipeline growth at Virgin Active SA 2010 - 2018 with 45+ new sites, scheme value exceeding R2.5 billion. Academic background in Law, Accounting, post graduate Business Management and Project Management. Previous General Management experience augmented by academic background in Finance, Law and Management. Well supported and followed by business development role players in the South African retail market. Established and strong retail industry credibility. Appointment in 2006 as National Projects and Development Manager at Virgin Active South Africa, managing the Property Department and responsible for large scale capital budgeting and overseeing of all development projects inclusive of store openings and revamps.Subsequent to my appointment in 2010 as Business Development Manager for Virgin Active SA achieved an unprecedented level of new business development resulting in almost 50 new business sites and circa 140 of retail space. High level of skill and interpretation of market dynamics, quantitative application and board level scheme submissions on store investment, enabled me to provide the organization with an exciting and bullish future pipeline of opportunity. Well respected by peers and colleagues. Integrity based and results driven. Advanced level of commercial property investment economics both retailer and property portfolio applications. Previous General Management experience overseeing multiple business units.