Markus Jooste | |
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Born |
Markus Johannes Jooste January 1961 (age 56) |
Nationality | South African |
Alma mater | Stellenbosch University |
Occupation | businessman |
Net worth | $400 million (December 2016) |
Title | CEO, Steinhoff International |
Markus Johannes Jooste (born January 1961) is a South African businessman and the CEO of Steinhoff International. He has been with the company since 1988, and is responsible for turning the company into Europe's second-largest home good retailer. He is reported to be one of Africa's richest individuals ($400 million), and is an avid horse breeder.
Jooste has a degree in accountancy from Stellenbosch University.
Jooste trained as a chartered accountant.
Jooste is married with three children. He lives in Stellenbosch.