Experience

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  Massingir Citrus Lda

  • Mozambique

  • General Manager

    • Sep 2020 - Present
    • Mozambique

    A ground breaking project to build a world class Commercial Citrus Production unit. As the first commercial Citrus operation in Moazambique in 30 years The project promises to provide returns for its investors, as well as establishing a route out of poverty for the people in Massingir. This will...

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  All About Fresh South Africa

  • Africa and Asia

  • Market Development Director

    • Aug 2017 - Jun 2024
    • Africa and Asia

    Working with stakeholders in the Agricultural sector to development best practise Route to Market plans and ensuring that they get positive returns for their investments.Development of new commercial projects in under utilised areas to ensure creation of value not only for investors but also for ...

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  Ornua Nigeria Ltd

  • Lagos, Nigeria,

  • Country Manager

    • Jul 2016 - Feb 2017
    • Lagos, Nigeria,

    Develop Route to market plans for Kerry Gold Milk Powder and Dairy products in Nigeria and surrounding countries.Manage a distributor network and development plans.Oversee a local packaging Factory with supply chain responsibility on demand and production planning.Responsible for full P&L as...

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  Kimberly Clark

  • Lagos Nigeria

  • Sales Capabilty Developement Manager (Contract)

    • Nov 2015 - May 2016
    • Lagos Nigeria

    The role covers the whole of Sub Saharan Africa (West , East , Central Africa, WECA) As part of the WECA Leadership initiative, represent & lead the development of KC WECA's approach to Distributor Management System development, Sales Force Automation and the development of a GAP Manageme...

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  Exp Marketing Africa

  • Regional Director West Africa

    • Sep 2010 - Jul 2015

    Africa's Biggest Experientail Communications Network with Operations 17 CountriesResponsibilitiesManage the day to day operations of 4 Country Managers in Nigeria, Cameroun, Ghana and SenegalRevenue and Net earnings responsibility. Generate sales across my region with Multi National FMCG and ...

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  Brand Dynamics Hong Kong Ltd

  • Taipei City, Taiwan

  • Managing Director

    • May 2005 - Jul 2010
    • Taipei City, Taiwan

    Brand Dynamics is an Experiential Communications Partner. Focusing on the process from Strategy, through Design, Execution and Validation. Consulting services that ensure the maximum ROI on Marketing and Media Investments..Develop Go To Market Strategies for building weighted and numeric distribu...

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  Global Outdoor Systems

  • Regional Director East Africa

    • Mar 2004 - May 2005

    Global was the 2nd Biggest provider of Outdoor advertising in Africa. Manage the day to day operations of 4 General Managers in 4 different countries.

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  FedEx South Africa

  • Commercial Director

    • Mar 2003 - Jan 2004

    FedEx is a transport logistics and courier service provider. The South African unit had a footprint responsibility for Africa south of the equator. Annual Billing of 160 Million Rands

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  Group Asia Ltd

  • Managing Director Greater China

    • Mar 1999 - Jan 2003

    Group Asia was an Experiential Communications service provider. Focusing on the process from strategy, through design, channel development to execution.Did the start up and developed a full range of client relationships in 3 years. Driving Nestles best in class modern trade brand activations acro...

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  Group Africa International

  • Marketing and Business Develpoment Director

    • May 1994 - Feb 1999

    Group Africa was an Experiential Communications service provider. Focusing on the process from strategy, through design, channel development to execution. The vast range of cultural and ethnic diversity in Africa made this media a very effect way to educate consumers.Career Progression: Marketing...

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  National Brands Ltd

  • Group Product manager

    • Jan 1990 - Apr 1994

    National Brands is a marketing and manufacturing entity that focuses on consumer goods in Southern Africa. It is a brand leader in many categories from Tea, Coffee to Canned goods. It has annual billings in excess of 1 Billion Rand.Initial Position: Senior Brand Manager 90 - 92

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  Tongaat Foods

  • Product Manager Milling Division

    • Aug 1987 - Dec 1989

    Tongaat Foods was a Marketing and Manufacturing unit. It core business was in the cereal categories and managed several regional brand leaders.

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  Samcor (Ford and Mazda South Africa)

  • Senior Product Specialist

    • Jan 1984 - Jul 1987

    (Manufacturers of Ford and Mazda Cars in South Africa)

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  Media Pty Ltd.

  • Production supervisor

    • Aug 1981 - Dec 1983

    ResponsibilitiesFactory floor supervision , Production scheduling , Manpower recruitment and trainingInventory control, Quality assuranceProduct development and customer liaison