In Memory of Chris van Heerden
It is with profound sadness that we share with you the news of the passing of Chris van Heerden, our previous managing partner and pillar of the firm for many years.
Chris joined the firm in 1979 and served as managing partner for 17 years, contributing significantly to the firm’s growth and success, as well as navigating the firm through challenging times. Chris was instrumental in establishing the Baker Tilly South Africa footprint, accelerating our national growth.
He stepped down as partner in March 2024 due to health reasons but still continued his involvement with the firm as consultant thereby continuing to share his knowledge and expertise with the firm and his clients.
We will miss Chris’ presence, his wisdom, leadership, advice, kindness, dry sense of humor and his rugby analogies in his sharing of life lessons with us.
Our sincerest condolences to his wife, Zenobia, and daughters, Bia and Liza.