Real-world experience across growth, operations, and commercial strategy.
Achieved more than 20% growth through organic expansion and entry into sub-Saharan African markets, funded from earnings and cash reserves in line with board mandates.
Improved earnings quality and sustainability by identifying and exiting unprofitable products, geographies and business segments.
Secured long-term competitiveness by investing in world-leading production technology, including feasibility assessment, plant build and international skills transfer.
Negotiated major local and international sourcing agreements and resolved commercial disputes through negotiation rather than litigation.
Built aligned leadership teams, reinforced values and behaviours, and embedded performance management disciplines during periods of change.