Karin Smit

Financial Director at Spier

With a background in the pharmaceutical industry and an earnest commitment to volunteering, Karin combines the essential characteristics of a contemporary Finance Director: business nous and a gentle heart.

Responsible for the significant task of managing Spier’s finances, Karin unwinds by planning elaborate road trips or enjoying a glass of Seaward Chardonnay with her family of seven (including her three dogs) under the shade of an old olive tree in her backyard.

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Spier is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, with a recorded history dating back to 1692. Spier's winery has won multiple awards in recent years, including Producer of the Year (Mundus Vini, Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2011). We also performed exceptionally at the 2011 International Wine and Spirits Competition (five Best in Class Gold medals and two trophies), and were the top performing SA winery at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for three consecutive years. The Spier cellar has ISO 22000 certification, is Fair Trade accredited, organically certified and follows the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) criteria.