Executive Director
René Louise De Klerk
+27 82 872 9353
PROFILE
René is the Executive Director of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), bringing more than 16 years of experience in academia, research and sustainability consulting.
Her career spans leadership, teaching and research roles at both public and private universities, including Akademia, the Albert Luthuli Centre for Responsible Leadership, and the University of South Africa's Institute for Corporate Citizenship.
She holds a BCom, LLB, LLM and PhD in Leadership. Her academic and professional work has focused on the social construction of leadership, integrated reporting, responsible investment and fiduciary responsibility, with social justice at its core.
She has always had a strong passion for social justice, which has shaped both her research and her broader professional commitments. She has also taught in the areas of corporate social responsibility, responsible leadership and the Sustainable Development Goals.
In addition to her academic career, René has worked in sustainability consulting since 2020, including with Trialogue, where she advised on integrated reporting strategy and transparency reporting.
At WAS, René combines strategic leadership with a deep commitment to education, health and social justice. She is known for her strong communication, organizational and analytical skills, and for her passion for equipping young leaders to live and lead with purpose.
WAS Office & Support Team
Elzette le Roux
Minee van der Westhuizen
Lisa Welsh
Lionel Middleton
Stefan Joubert
WAS Membership Lead
WAS Financial Administrator
WAS Communications Lead
WAS Communications Support
WAS Communications Support