Seeking to drive sustainability integration into commercial operations. Strategic design, innovation and implementation of pragmatic solutions to complex problems spanning social development, environmental management, commercial strategy and corporate affairs.

I led and managed the innovation strategy and implementation of the innovation pipeline for the HEINEKEN South Africa business. This involved opportunity assessment, idea generation, testing, technical trials, marketing strategy and implementation. I lead a cross functional team of 12 - 15 and was directly responsible for the R&D budget and Launch budgets exceeding £3million per annum. In addition was part of a team who engaged government and civil society in the development of the… Show more I led and managed the innovation strategy and implementation of the innovation pipeline for the HEINEKEN South Africa business. This involved opportunity assessment, idea generation, testing, technical trials, marketing strategy and implementation. I lead a cross functional team of 12 - 15 and was directly responsible for the R&D budget and Launch budgets exceeding £3million per annum. In addition was part of a team who engaged government and civil society in the development of the non-alcoholic segment and informed policy and legislation. I was a member of the marketing leadership team, building and developing a diverse cross functional team of over 25 marketing professionals.Key achievements in this role include:- Leading a major packaging sustainability design and implementation.- Owning and driving the end to end innovation process and outputs including c-suite executive engagement and negotiation.- The co-created industry policy intervention to support and secure launch of zero-alcoholic beverages with government.- Being elected as Diversity and Inclusion representative and mentor of junior colleagues. Show less

We have founded a company built to deliver on the promise of economic development in South Africa. Our team has in depth expertise from years of working in the largest, most complex and challenging businesses and industries in the world.We seek to combine corporate affairs experience, strong commercial rigor and a passion for development and transformation to create economies that work for all.We seek to partner with businesses who want to be part of the solution in South Africa. Part… Show more We have founded a company built to deliver on the promise of economic development in South Africa. Our team has in depth expertise from years of working in the largest, most complex and challenging businesses and industries in the world.We seek to combine corporate affairs experience, strong commercial rigor and a passion for development and transformation to create economies that work for all.We seek to partner with businesses who want to be part of the solution in South Africa. Part of enabling the citizens of South Africa to reach their potential. Show less

Responsible for framing anti illicit trade strategy in Southern Africa. This position requires integration of commercial expertise, legislative understanding, policy analysis and development as well as government engagement. Essentially framing illicit trade within the economic and social environment of SA in order to inform government policy and regulation to create a better, safer environment that supports legitimate business interests while minimising negative externalities.

Assisting in the translation and delivery of SABMiller's Prosper Sustainability Strategy in South Africa.In addition, working in the policy and regulation space to maximise shared value creation through innovative public private partnerships and stakeholder engagements.

End to end innovation project delivery. This role requires complex cross functional team management as well as project management abilities. My role also requires advanced strategy formulation and implementation as SAB seeks new revenue streams and categories for growth.I also lead design and development of new systems and processes in the innovation and marketing departments.

Strategic consumer and business analysis to create an innovation pipeline that delivered against key challenges facing the brand. Analysis included business metric analysis, consumer research and retail outlet analysis. I have also led overall brand problem solving for strategic planning as well as consumer based analysis inputs for the strategic planning process.Brands worked on: Castle Milk Stout

Strategic planning based on in depth analyses. Initiative planning and management. Consumer profiling, media planning, advertising development and adaptation. Volume forecasting, budget planning, tracking and management. Project management through multifunctional team.I also lead process design and implementation for marketing in the corporate stewardship and standard operating procedure fields.Brands worked on: Gillette, Always, Vicks

This position is awarded through interview process to senior members of the house and includes various responsibilities such as managing external relations of the house. Acting as the link between house committee and senior management of the residence. Policy design and implementation.