Johannes Le Roux

Founder at The Duchess Alcohol-Free Drinks
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Location
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL
Languages
  • Dutch Professional working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency

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Hermann Vivier

A keen adventurer and fellow humanitarian in spirit! On those occasions that we spoke about ideas I was impressed by his refreshingly mellow approach to being great!

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Experience

    • South Africa
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder
      • Sep 2016 - Present

      Launched the world's first alcohol-free gin & tonic and sold more than 10 million units. Partnered with AB InBev & Rand Merchant Bank. www.drinktheduchess.com In 2022 we added, Cape Spritz to the portfolio. A low-alcohol, sparkling Swartland rosè, infused with peach and a hint of Cape Town sea salt. www.capespritz.com The Duchess develops drinks that disrupt the traditional alcohol & soft drink beverage industry and promotes reduced alcohol consumption by offering “better for you” adult drink alternatives. Show less

    • Founder
      • Nov 2019 - Present

      Africa's answer to the cannabis beverage boom. Established brand traction with 500 000 cans sold in South Africa and expanding to California in 2023. www.drinkdope.com Africa's answer to the cannabis beverage boom. Established brand traction with 500 000 cans sold in South Africa and expanding to California in 2023. www.drinkdope.com

    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2016

      The original brandy and cola served as a draught. Partnered with iconic brandy producer KWV. First successful exit. https://brannas.co.za/ The original brandy and cola served as a draught. Partnered with iconic brandy producer KWV. First successful exit. https://brannas.co.za/

    • Netherlands
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Internship
      • Jan 2008 - Mar 2008

Education

  • Cambridge Judge Business School
    Startup Funding: Pre-Seed to Exit
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam
    Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital
  • University of Cape Town
    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Property Development & Marketing
    2009 - 2012
  • Jan van Riebeeck High School
    2003 - 2007

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