The Windhoek Country Club Resort (WCCR) has announced the appointment of Rudie Putter as its new General Manager, effective 1 June 2025.
The appointment comes as the resort celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
“We are delighted to welcome Rudie back to the Windhoek Country Club Resort. His wealth of experience in the hospitality industry and previous connection with our property makes him the ideal candidate to lead WCCR into its next chapter of excellence, especially as we celebrate a milestone anniversary,” said Dr Evans Simataa, Chairman of the Board.
Putter, who began his hospitality career at Sun International’s Kalahari Sands Hotel in 1994, currently serves as General Manager of AVANI Windhoek Hotel and Casino — formerly known as Kalahari Sands Hotel — a position he has held since 2010.
During his 15-year tenure at AVANI, Putter led major property transformations, including full room refurbishments, casino upgrades, and the development of the Stratos Ballroom and Restaurant.
Notably, he played a key role in building a strong local leadership team, reducing the number of expatriate senior managers from 11 to a fully Namibian management team.
Beyond his operational achievements, Putter has twice served as board chairman for both the Federation of Namibian Tourism Associations (FENATA) and the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN). In 2016, he was recognised as HAN Personality of the Year.
He has also served two terms on the board of Namibia Wildlife Resorts.
“WCCR is a national asset that showcases Namibia to the world. I look forward to leading the team and creating wonderful experiences for all our guests. As Namibia enters a new phase of development and economic prosperity, I’m excited about the possibilities to further expand Legacy’s footprint in the country,” Putter said following his appointment.
Putter succeeds Tony Boucher, who is stepping down after 20 years of service as General Manager.
Under Boucher’s leadership, the resort underwent several successful refurbishments, achieved sustained profitability, paid regular dividends, built significant cash reserves, and navigated the operational challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to Tony for his dedicated service and immeasurable contributions,” said Dr Simataa.
“His commitment to excellence and meticulous leadership have established a legacy of quality that will continue to define the Windhoek Country Club Resort.”
The WCCR is managed under the Legacy Hotels & Resorts brand.
