Board of Directors

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Jurie Strydom

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Jurie has had an extensive career as a CEO in financial services, most recently as CEO of Sanlam Life and Savings where he led this organization of more than 12 000 to market leadership in South Africa. Over his 25 year career Jurie has had deep governance experience, having served on the boards of a number of regulated insurance companies as well as being a director of Imperial Holdings as a JSE Top 40 listed company. Jurie is a qualified actuary and CFA Charterholder with an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Jurie is now a Fintech investor and entrepreneur.

Expertise: Leadership, Financial Governance, Social Impact

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“I am passionate about the transformative power of the Gospel to bind up the broken-hearted and bring flourishing to organisations, cities and nations.”

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Greg Groenmeyer


Greg is currently the CEO of Neumind, a business coaching company. He brings experience as an executive in the corporate environment, specifically as an Organisational Development Consultant in change management and as a qualified executive coach. He holds a BCom (Hons) in Information Systems.

Expertise: Leadership, people and organisational development.

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“I have been part of Common Ground Church’s story for over twenty years, so the opportunity to join the Board of Common Good is a new area for me to serve and add value – while aligning to God’s agenda and plan”

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Mokgaetsi Sebothoma


Mokgaetsi is a highly experienced business leader, with a legal career spanning more than 20 years. She sits on the Executive Management Team at PetroSA, where she is Head of Legal Counsel.

Expertise: Corporate law and sustainability

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“Common Good’s mission to empower and impact our people from disadvantaged backgrounds, resonates deeply with me. It is truly an honour and privilege to be able to use my experience to serve our community in this capacity.”

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Bruce Volmink


Bruce has a deep love for God and is dedicated to honoring Him in all aspects of his life. He is a devoted husband to Leonora, father to four daughters, grandfather, brother, friend, and pastor in his community. With 44 years in FMCG as a Packaging Development & Design Manager, Bruce brings extensive expertise in leadership, people management, and project management. His passion for investing in people and the next generation aligns with Common Good’s vision to support grassroots transformation.

Expertise: Leadership, People Management, Project Management, Pastoring

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Donovan Miller


Donovan is the congregational leader of Common Ground Church, Constantiaberg. He has been part of the Common Ground story for 17 years, of which 13 have been in a full-time staff capacity.  He has an honours degree in Practical Theology. He previously managed two start-up businesses.

Expertise: Theology, Community Engagement and Business Managment.

“One of the things that most excites me about the work of Common Good is the church collaboration it represents enabling us to do together on a systemic/ nation building level that we can’t do alone. This impact, along with our heart to see South Africans—especially Christ followers, living lives of biblical justice in their own spheres is what makes the opportunity to serve on Common Good’s Board such a privilege.”

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Llewellyn Jones


Llewellyn has degrees in engineering and computer science, and 40 years of experience in business management. He has served on many boards, from listed companies to small start-ups. Since his retirement he has become involved as a board member or chairman of several NGOs.

Expertise: Strategic planning, business operations, assessing and developing human potential.

“I have been involved with Common Good from the very first days, and have seen it develop from a small organisation to a powerful force for good in Cape Town. I want to help lead it to become just as effective in the whole of South Africa”