Michaela van der Merwe

Background

About Michaela van der Merwe

Account Executive at Deel, helping businesses hire, pay, and manage global teams compliantly in 100+ countries.With experience across financial services, telecoms, retail, and the public sector, I’ve supported mid-market and enterprise clients across Sub-Saharan, East, and West Africa in solving complex workforce challenges. From navigating compliance and payroll to building agile remote teams, I focus on turning operational complexity into growth opportunities.I thrive on working with senior stakeholders, from HR and finance leaders to the C-suite to unpack challenges, ask the right questions and provide clarity through tailored solutions. Having represented businesses on regional stages in Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, I’m trusted to translate complex processes into strategies that drive meaningful outcomes.At Deel, I’m passionate about building strong partnerships, streamlining HR operations, and unlocking workforce potential so clients can scale with confidence.