Christine Venter is a practising pharmacist and elected member of the South African Pharmacy Council. Christine holds a master’s degree in business leadership, a BPharm degree, a diploma as an Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practitioner, and a Certificate as a Recognition of Prior Learning Practitioner.

She is a member and fellow of the PSSA and has been the South African Association of Community Pharmacists president. She has been involved in managing pharmacy operations for ten years, after which she implemented strategic strategies and operational processes to turn pharmacies into profitable businesses.

Since 2011, Christine has been the Head of the Academy of Pharmacy Development Academy, an accredited training provider with the Wholesale and Retail Seta, Quality Council for Trades and Occupations and SAPC. She currently specialises in the development of course material and curricula.