Johannes Le Roux
Founder at The Duchess Alcohol-Free Drinks- Claim this Profile
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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!
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!
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!
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!
Experience
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The Duchess Alcohol-Free Drinks
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South Africa
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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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
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Founder
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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
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Brannas Draught
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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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/
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YFU Nederland
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Netherlands
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Internship
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Jan 2008 - Mar 2008
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Education
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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 -
Jan van Riebeeck High School