Neil van der Merwe

Commercial Manager

Neil van der Merwe is our newly appointed Commercial Manager in Red Rocket’s Asset Management team, who is charged with supporting our growth ambitions in the onboarding of our renewable energy projects. With 16 years of experience in renewables, Neil brings valuable insight to our organisation’s core objectives.

Neil officially joined our team in 2023, having previously worked with us on a range of projects in his capacity as a consultant – a relationship that’s a decade in the making. His extensive experience includes working in various roles in the engineering field, with project milestones in South Africa and on other parts of the continent, and a host of solar PV and wind energy projects under his belt.

To his current role, Neil brings unique business acumen gained from his journey as a multidisciplinary engineering professional with a goal to develop, improve and transform our energy landscape. He holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, and an LLB.