Deryck J. van Rensburg

Deryck J. van Rensburg (born c. 1960) is a South African, British and U.S. business executive and academic. He is the dean of the Graziadio Business School at Pepperdine University.

Deryck J. van Rensburg
Bornc. 1960
Alma materRhodes University
University of South Africa
University of Bath
University of Manchester
Occupation(s)Business executive, academic
Known fordean of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management
SpouseRozanne van Rensburg
Children3 sons, 1 daughter

Early life edit

Van Rensburg was born circa 1960 in South Africa.[1] He graduated from Rhodes University and the University of South Africa, where he earned bachelor's degrees. He earned a master of business administration from the University of Bath followed by a doctor of business administration from the University of Manchester.[2]

Career edit

Van Rensburg worked for Unilever and The Coca-Cola Company for three decades. In his last role he was President of Global Ventures for Coca-Cola reporting to the Chairman and CEO.[1][3]

Van Rensburg has served as the dean of Pepperdine University's Graziadio Business School since November 2016.[1] He has published academic articles in Management Decision, the Journal of Business Strategy, the International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, and Industrial Marketing Management.[2]

Personal life edit

Van Rensburg has a wife, Rozanne, three sons and a daughter.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Peltz, James F. (February 19, 2017). "He's looking for the secret recipe to educate business leaders". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Deryck J. van Rensburg". Graziado Business School. Pepperdine University. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
  3. ^ "Coca-Cola Co/The (KO:New York): Deryck J. van Rensburg". Bloomberg. Retrieved April 26, 2018.