Experience

Spunchem International

• South Africa
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Spunchem is a leading South African producer of specific nonwoven fabrics and laminates specializing in servicing the needs of industries including agriculture, automotive, hygiene and roofing. Spunchem is a leading South African producer of specific nonwoven fabrics and laminates specializing in servicing the needs of industries including agriculture, automotive, hygiene and roofing.



LIPTON Teas and Infusions

• Netherlands
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Distributor Markets Project Lead AMET

  • Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Leading the Blossom project team for Distribtor Markets in AMET for the business transfer from Unilever to Lipton Tea & Infusions under CVC Capital Partners. Leading the Blossom project team for Distribtor Markets in AMET for the business transfer from Unilever to Lipton Tea & Infusions under CVC Capital Partners.



Unilever

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Channel Director

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2022

• Managing Director - Future Markets

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  Leading market development teams comprised of Marketing, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain functions to develop markets in Africa with category specific plans to seed, nurture and grow business through 3rd party distribution models and managing international Modern Trade accounts in Africa.Success of continued high growth in the business is supported by the development of organisation structures, building high performance talent - both internally & externally and managing key stakeholder relationships..Requirements for the role are business acumen; strong drive for growth; bias for action; team and talent development; problem solving and embracing all levels of diversity. Show less

• Business Development Director

  • Apr 2010 - Dec 2013

  Develop business - specifically in African markets - through a functionally driven team which identifies market-relevant assortment, establishes and drives coverage into Developing Trade and Modern Trade channels and implements brand building plans for profitable and sustainable growth.

• Business Development Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Mar 2010

  Market development of Unilever categories and brands in DR Congo, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles

• National Account Manager

  • Jan 2007 - May 2008

  NAM Homecare PnP

• Business Development Manager

  • Mar 2001 - Feb 2007

  Development of Unilever categories and brands through route to market models for multiple sub Sahara markets.