--- title: "Danie de Kock, Kent's Chief People Officer" date: 2024-04-03T15:24:00+01:00 author: Ellie Wilson canonical_url: "https://kentplc.com/news-insights/kents-new-chief-people-officer" section: Blog --- 03 Apr 2024 Company News # Danie de Kock, Kent's Chief People Officer ![Banners 1]() Kent is excited to announce the appointment of Danie de Kock as our new Chief People Officer (CPO). Danie joined Kent in 2008. Since then, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the heart of our organisation. Through his journey across various operational and leadership roles globally, Danie has been instrumental in enhancing our people services, embodying the values of excellence and integrity that define us. His impeccable reputation, built on a foundation of technical expertise and a commitment to fairness and transparency, precedes him. Danie's approach has always been characterised by his dedication to championing our people, making him the ideal leader to steer our people’s strategy into the future. With a proven track record in human resources, Danie's technical acumen is exceptional. His vision for Kent is to foster a workplace where every individual is proud to belong, a vision that aligns with our mission. As CPO, Danie is committed to valuing and recognising the unique contributions of our team members, creating an environment where all are supported and encouraged to excel, aligning personal achievements with our overarching goals. We are enthusiastic about Danie stepping into this role and look forward to the continued cultivation of a culture where innovation is celebrated, and every employee is empowered to realise their full potential. Learn more about our new CPO [here](https://kentplc.com/news-insights/under-the-skin-of-danie-de-kock). 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