Groot Constantia appoints new CEO
By Christian Eedes, 28 September 2026
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Edo Heyns.
Groot Constantia, the commercial wine property held in trust for the nation, has appointed Dr Edo Heyns as CEO, effective 19 October 2026. He will work alongside current CEO Jean Naudé during a handover before Naudé retires on 30 November, having led the estate since 2002. Heyns was CEO of Allée Bleue from March 2024 and previously held senior roles at Advini South Africa. His experience spans wine production, operations, sales, marketing and hospitality.
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Rosemary Gluckman | 29 September 2026
Congratulations.. trust all goes well.
Ernst Moller | 30 September 2026
Congratulations Edo..we are so proud of you.Wish you the very best with new career Mollers from Pretoria
Kent Durr | 30 September 2026
Congrstulations. .Keep up the good work.that we began when i had the priveledge of passing the Groot Constantia State Estate in Parliament and addiing large tracts of adjoining state and private land to the estate,to secure its future by guaranteeing its commercial viability, .and appointing a highly proffesional Boa.rd of Control. Please carry forward the great work of conserving our great agricultural and cultural tradition laid by Simon Van der Ste l
Best wishes. Kent Durr .past MPC fior Constantia and MP 1974 to 1991.
Carl Schultz | 30 September 2026
Bravo!
Great appointment
Good man Dr.Heyns , capable and solid industry experience too.
Etienne Heyns | 30 September 2026
A rising tide lifts all ships….
Vicky Good | 30 September 2026
Well done on your appointment and what a privilege you have earned to be in charge of such a wonderful place!
May you be so lucky to take it to the next level of wonderfulness.