Meet the Team
Managing Director
Dermot Cox
At the helm is Dermot Cox, our Managing Director, whose vision established Celtic in 2003 after recognising South Africa’s growing need for high-quality diagnostic kits. A Rhodes University graduate with a microbiology and diagnostics background, Dermot brings both technical understanding and a keen eye for developments in the field.
General Manager
Natalie Cox
Natalie is our General Manager, the focus puller. She's in charge of forward motion, making sure the big picture stuff translates. Her years in medical aid administration set the foundation for this role; she's the crucial link between sales and operations, knower of all things, a true generalist.
Sales Director
Jason Sutherland
Jason Sutherland, our Sales Director, is the driving force behind every sales relationship and supplier connection. Overseeing international partners, guiding sales, Jason combines expertise with an innate efficiency and practicality.
Operations Director
Reneé Palvie
The daily pulse of the company is coordinated by Reneé Palvie, Operations Director. Finance, freight logistics, internal operations, she keeps the engine running smoothly – she's the warm, steady presence in the team.
Office Administrator
Faith Prince
At the front line of the office is Faith Prince, our Office Administrator, who manages reception and ensures that day-to-day tasks, communications and customer interactions unfold without drama.
Team Support
Annette Dyssel
Supporting the wider team wherever she is needed is Annette Dyssel, who needs to be adaptable, hands-on and often lateral in her thinking; Celtic's day-to-day demands are many and often contradictory and a quick thinker is crucial for the smooth working of the unit.
Product Specialist
Kyle Warren
On the research side, Kyle Warren, our Product Specialist, works closely with our research-focused clients, offering guidance and specialist product knowledge across their unique scientific needs.
P-Squared Pipette Calibration Technician
Henry Musanyera
Finally, ensuring accuracy for laboratories across the country is Henry Musanyera, our P-Squared Pipette Calibration Technician. Primarily Henry services and calibrates customers’ pipettes, but more than that he's the guy who lights up a room when he walks in, always ready for a chat and a laugh.