V&A Waterfront leadership update announcement

17 September 2025, Cape Town, South Africa. The Board of Directors of the V&A Waterfront today announce that following an extensive local and international search, the board has appointed former Chief Operations Officer Hospitality of Sun International Limited, Graham Wood as CEO Designate to current CEO David Green who will be retiring in early 2026.

Under 17 years of David Green’s remarkable leadership the V&A Waterfront achieved significant milestones to set it apart as the subcontinent’s number one most visited tourist destination and one of the country’s most successful public-private partnerships and mixed-use development properties.

Graham brings a wealth of experience in the Property, Hospitality and Tourism industry having held senior positions at both Sun International and Southern Sun, playing a leading role in the rejuvenation of its Sun City Resort and improving the operating capability and profitability of its Hotels, Resorts and Casinos.

The board is confident that Graham will build on the strong foundation to lead the Waterfront on its next chapter of growth and innovation for the people of Cape Town and South Africa as well as the international tourism market and also wishes to extend its sincere appreciation for David Green’s visionary and exemplary leadership during his tenure.

Dr Shirley Zinn

Chairperson

Issued by: V&A Waterfront Media Contact:

Donald Kau

V&A Waterfront: Head of PR and Communications Mobile: 083 639 5050 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 ABOUT THE V&A WATERFRONT

The V&A Waterfront is an iconic mixed-use destination located in the oldest working harbour in the Southern Hemisphere. With Table Mountain as its backdrop, the 123-hectare neighbourhood sits within the beautiful city of Cape Town, welcoming millions of people from all over the continent and the rest of the world. The V&A is a symbol of heritage and diversity, where people from all walks of life can play, live, shop, dine and work while immersed in the vibrant spirit and authentic local culture that thrives in this bustling ecosystem. It sees its role on the continent to be a platform that facilitates and champions art and design, to support entrepreneurship and innovation, lead the charge on sustainability, and drive positive social and economic change. By prioritising people and the planet, the V&A is an example of how working with communities, respecting the environment and operating with passion and integrity is a better, more productive and kinder way of doing business.