Ken Maud grew up in Johannesburg. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand. After a stint in finance he assisted in the development of two significant listed companies, one here in South Africa and the other a global technology company. He has owned game farms in the Waterberg for 36 years. He was Chairman of Waterberg Welfare Society as well as Waterberg Nature Conservancy and lives on Swebeswebe near Lephalale.

Currently actively involved in Waterberg Tourism npc
and Waterberg Development Initiative, Friends of Nylsvley, Environmental Protection Agency, Waterberg Environmental & Biodiversity Conservation Forum, Bela Bela Rural Safety Committee and Fire Protection Association, Waterberg Nature Conservancy and Star Leadership – my daughter’s executive coaching development and coaching company. Active supporter of the Public Private Growth Initiative in its aims to see Waterberg District achieve the Presidents goals for growth.

Founder, CEO and major shareholder of PAG Ltd and THW Investments Ltd (both JSE listed) as well as around 100 private companies over the years, including a Swiss Bank. PAG pioneered the executive temp industry in SA. Property developer of numerous projects throughout SA. Founder and driver of numerous non-profit companies over the years: Operation Employment, Progress through Employment, Careers 2000, Skills SA Foundation, Future Finders, Alexander Trek Recreational Education Centre, First National College, MAD Domestic Watch. Served on numerous Committees, both Business Chambers such as SACOB and Professional bodies such as SA Board for Personnel Practice & Association of Personnel Service Organisations.