Alan Winde | |
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7th Premier of the Western Cape | |
Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
Preceded by | Helen Zille |
Western Cape Minister for Community Safety | |
In office 1 November 2018 – 22 May 2019 | |
Preceded by | Dan Plato |
Succeeded by | Albert Fritz |
Western Cape Minister for Economic Opportunities | |
In office 26 May 2014 – 1 November 2018 | |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | Beverley Schäfer |
Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism | |
In office 7 May 2009 – 26 May 2014 | |
Preceded by | Garth Strachan |
Succeeded by | Position dissolved |
Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament | |
Assumed office 15 June 1999 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Alan Richard Winde March 18, 1965 Knysna, Cape Province, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Political party | Democratic Alliance |
Other political affiliations | Democratic Party Independent |
Spouse(s) | Tracy Winde |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Knysna High School |
Profession | Politician |
Alan Richard Winde (born 18 March 1965) is a South African politician and businessman. He is the 7th and current Premier of the Western Cape. He is also a Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament for the Democratic Alliance. After his party won a majority in the provincial parliament in May 2019, he became the Premier and replaced Helen Zille. Winde held ministerial positions in Zille's provincial cabinet.