Alan Winde Biography and Net Worth, Age, Family, Wife, Children, Political Party, Career

Meet Alan Winde, who is a South African politician born in (Knysna, Cape Province, South Africa). Alan is also a business mogul, he is a member of Democratic Alliance, political party. Let’s read his full biography and net worth below.

Alan Richard Winde is currently the Premier of the Western Cape, a position he has held since 2019. He has been a Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament since 1999 and is a member of the Democratic Alliance.

He later became a leader in the Democratic Alliance provincial parliament caucus and served as Provincial Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism from 2009 to 2014, before assuming the post of Provincial Minister of Economic Opportunities.

Alan Winde Biography

Alan Richard Winde is a South African politician and businessman. He was born on March 18, 1965, in Knysna, Cape Province, South Africa. ((en.wikipedia.org)) Winde is a member of the Democratic Alliance political party since 2000, but previously he was affiliated with the Democratic Party and was an independent politician.

He is married to Tracy Winde, and together they have two children. Winde attended Knysna High School and later established small businesses in his hometown. He was elected Premier on May 22, 2019, succeeding Helen Zille.

Early Career

He started his political career in the early 1990s as a municipal and district councillor, and later in 1999, he was elected to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Winde held various leadership positions in the Democratic Alliance provincial parliament caucus.

He was appointed Provincial Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism in May 2009, and later served as Provincial Minister of Economic Opportunities until 2018.

In September 2018, Winde was selected to be the Democratic Alliance’s Western Cape Premier candidate, and in May 2019, he was elected as the Premier of the Western Cape, succeeding Helen Zille. Winde is a resident of both Knysna and Cape Town.

Age | State of Origin

He was born on March 18th, 1965, in Knysna, a beautiful town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. That makes him 58 years old as of 2022. Currently, Winde resides in Knysna and Cape Town.

Children | Wife

Alan Richard Winde is a married man with two children. ((ghgossip.com)) He and his family live in Cape Town. His son is studying sound engineering, and his daughter is still in high school. Winde is involved in his daughter’s school as part of the governing body.

Health

He has type 2 diabetes, but in May 2021, he was able to improve his health by following a 21-day plant-based eating program with the help of the Ubuntu Wellness Centre, a non-profit organization that focuses on wellness in Cape Town.

Net Worth

His net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.

Career

Winde first entered politics as a councillor for the Outeniqua Rural Council. Later, he was elected as a district councillor for the South Cape District Council.

The Democratic Party then approached him to run for a position in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, and he won the election in 1999.

In his first term, he was the Chairman of the Western Cape Provincial Finance and served on the Executive Committee. He was re-elected in 2004 and briefly served as the Chief Whip of the Official Opposition.

He was also the Party Spokesperson on Environment and Planning and the Deputy Party Spokesperson on Economic Development and Tourism.

Education Background

Alan Richard Winde went to Knysna High School and finished his schooling there. He established several small businesses in Knysna, which were involved in printing, bicycle sales, courier services and boat parts.

After that, he worked as a business consultant for Aldes Business Brokers, which is one of the top 100 companies in South Africa.

FAQ’s

How Old Is Alan Winde?

He will be 58 years old on 18 March 2023.

Alan Winde Is from Which State?

He was born in Knysna, Cape Province, South Africa.

Who Is Alan Winde Wife?

He is married to, Tracy Winde. ((strictlyweddings.com))

Is Alan Winde Married?

He married (Tracy Winde) in the year, 1993.

How Rich Is Alan Winde?

He is worth more or less than, $1 million.