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Marina van der Merwe
South Africa
Operations & Administration

Marina van der Merwe

Relationship Manager

Strategic and customer-focused. Specialising in CRM optimisation and enhancing client interactions.

About Marina

Marina is Kartoza’s Relationship Manager, responsible for ensuring that client interactions are smooth, productive, and aligned with the company’s technical capabilities. Her strategic, customer-focused approach helps bridge the gap between client needs and internal operations.

Her specialization in CRM optimisation means she continually improves how Kartoza manages client relationships. By refining processes and systems, Marina ensures that no client need falls through the cracks and that relationships are nurtured effectively.

Marina’s background in project management provides valuable perspective on how client relationships connect to delivery. She understands that strong relationships are built on delivering results, and she works to ensure that client expectations align with what teams can achieve.

Her role involves aligning customer engagement with technical workflows, a crucial function in a services company. Marina ensures that communication flows effectively between clients and the technical teams serving them, preventing misunderstandings and enabling better outcomes.

Based in South Africa, Marina serves as a key point of contact for clients across Kartoza’s global client base. Her professionalism and dedication to client success make her an essential part of the company’s service delivery capability.

Key Achievements

  • Aligning customer engagement with technical workflows

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Reviewed by: Tim Sutton on 16 March 2026