Devan Govender Email and Phone Number
Senior level Technical Leadership expert with 29 years of long service in the Automotive Production sector, Devan Govender possesses the postgraduate academic qualifications and well-rounded business development skills to streamline diverse high-performing operations across broad geographies in competitive marketplaces.A highly experienced project management professional, Devan has been in charge of company processes – from design to assembly and production – for the past 12 years, following an equal time in sales, product and business development roles within the company.In charge of reviewing all new product designs, analysing cost implications, and approving every production requirement, Devan nimbly stewards and verifies all technical processes and projects to fruition. He appropriately translates market sentiment and appetite in the development of winning strategies and lean manufactured goods that satisfy world-class standards of leading global corporations. Operating within the largest manufacturing sector in South Africa and Africa, Devan holds enviable industry networks, business contacts and professional profile. His earlier Sales and Marketing role covered market intelligence gathering and assimilation to strategy direction by monitoring competitor news, attending sales conferences, and regularly networking with licensors, customers and suppliers. Devan has conducted extensive travels overseas to visit major plants in Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Germany Taiwan and the UK for manufacturing process and product training, and he attended a key Sales and Marketing Conference while in Thailand. His insights shared with the Executives helped shape the formulation of a winning corporate vision and strategy.Throughout his career consistently reducing lead times and operating costs while improving product quality, Devan holds a creditable performance record of achievement in leading transformation and innovation projects.
Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd
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Senior Sales And Marketing ManagerSmiths Manufacturing (Pty) LtdDurban, Kzn, Za -
Product Engineering ManagerSmiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd 2010 - PresentCore Overview:In service of a leading automotive component manufacturing company, jointly owned by JSE-listed Metair Investments and global DENSO Corporation, since career entry for 29 years.Operating from New Germany, Smiths supplies a diverse range of localised integrated vehicle systems and parts for major OEMs in SA, with a significant percentage of product manufactured under license to international Tier 1 companies.Over ± 3 decades serving with 4 current Group Managing Directors, witnessed numerous shifts in Group strategy and culture, adapting management style and thinking to meet Group and company expectations.Continuously promoted for exemplary performance to current leadership role – fulfilled over a decade, with a reputation for pioneering leadership, business development, cost savings and talent development. In step with the company’s data-centric direction, recently completed a Data Analysis Course with UCT.Key Roles & Accountabilities:Strategic Planning & ExecutionOperational LeadershipProject LeadershipContinuous ImprovementMarket Research & Industry IntelligenceBusiness DevelopmentKey Stakeholder RelationsGovernance & Risk ManagementCorporate Social Responsibility[Kindly be advised, Synopsis of Key Roles & Accountabilities available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. -
Regional Sales ManagerSmiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd Jan 2007 - Dec 2009[Kindly note, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. -
Product Development ManagerSmiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd Jan 2001 - Dec 2006[Kindly note, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. -
Product Development EngineerSmiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd Jan 1997 - Dec 2000[Kindly note, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. -
Value Analysis EngineerSmiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd Jan 1995 - Dec 1996[Kindly note, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. -
Component Design EngineerSmiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd Jan 1993 - Dec 1994[Kindly note, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)].
Devan Govender Education Details
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Graduate School Of Business, University Of Kwazulu-NatalMaster Of Business Administration -
National Higher Diploma In Mechanical Engineering Nqf 7 -
National Diploma In Mechanical Engineering Nqf 7
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Devan Govender works for Smiths Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd
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Devan Govender's current role is Senior Sales and Marketing Manager.
What schools did Devan Govender attend?
Devan Govender attended Graduate School Of Business, University Of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban University Of Technology, Durban University Of Technology.
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