Founder of MPU Copiers and Executive Director of the MPU Group, Francois Willemse offers over 25 years` experience in the Office Automation Industry.

Francois started this company in 1994, called Mita Lowveld, which later changed to MPU Copiers. He was only 22 years old when he started his company. Francois applied for a loan from the bank and started his company with only R20 000 – he has been in business for 24 years running. "It has been a long journey, with many ups and downs" he says, but it is his basic recipe of persistence and discipline that has kept him going and allowed this company to grow into the success Group it is today.

Francois Willemse is a specialist in sales and has a passion for his clients as well as his products that he offers which is backed by commendable service.

Francois strongly believes that a sale is not something you pursue; it is what happens to you while you are immersed in serving your customer.

Johan is the Chief Executive Officer for the MPU Group. With more than 12 years’ experience in the Office Automation and Office Solutions Industry, he also holds a post graduate ACMA Qualification through CIMA.

Johan is a visionary for the group and offers a fresh modern take on the industry; he was headhunted into all his titles and continues to prove his capabilities through the growth and innovation of the company’s status.

Johan has a passion for his staff, client satisfaction and most of all ensuring that accountability is always taken.

Johan`s business philosophy derives from creating a culture of integrity and accountability, which generates a respectful, rewarding and enjoyable setting in which to work for; his philosophy has made it easy for the MPU Group to make him the leader; as a business requires leaders who are accountable for driving success.

Jeanette Monahadi is a Non-Executive Director of the MPU Group and has vast legal experience over a variety of sectors. Jeanette is an attorney of the High Court of South Africa with special focus on dispute resolution, industrial relations and labour law.

Jeanette has a keen interest in collective bargaining, policy development and business transfers.

She also completed her Higher Diploma in Taxation to better position herself in the business world and to diversify her skill set.

Jeanette is also a director at Phatsoane Henney Attorneys and part time lecturer for Advanced Labour Law at the University of the Free State.

With her passion and experience, Jeanette is a valuable part of the team giving guidance and direction to the MPU Group.