Greig Jansen Email & Phone Number

Cape Town, Western Cape, Za

Investment committee member for the Gondo Visio Trade Finance Fund -Tweselopele

SGK Commodities AG trades products destined across the globe to 50+ countries. Global offices include Switzerland, South Africa, Ghana, Cameroon, Togo, Ivory Coast, Benin, Dubai.SGK has transactions in diverse brands and product lines including dry foods, frozen & ambient foods, tuna, ethanol, energy, chemicals. SGK deals in cross trades, merchandising transactions, CMA trades – collateral management agreements, distribution trades, exports.As CEO, lead multinational executive team and communicate clear vision to strategize methodologies as well as set priorities and action plans to build strong pipelines of customers and partners. Work with decision makers from various countries to procure products from farmers, suppliers, boat owners and others.Business mission and value…> Collaborate with companies to advance trading workflows across the globe and create positive opportunities for an open society. > Identify social responsibility as a priority, supporting sustainable business and stimulating economic growth with smart business practices.> Reinforce initiatives that encourage human well-being and ecosystem integrity.

Za

Lead strategic and operational activities for multi-disciplined/multinational workforce for one of the largest international companies within the country. Manage two production facilities, with a greenfield site in construction, 6 Senior Executives, a staff of more than1500, and a budget of USD $135M/$170M investment.Pursue opportunities to scale operations and reduce expenses, identify and guide acquisitions, map and drive integration strategies. Steer Coca Cola’s shared interests and manage partnerships with key vendors and top government officials while fostering new business opportunities.Value delivered…> Built shareholder confidence and structured 2020 plan.> Delivered Country of the Year for business performance for 2011> Received Chairmans Award for Sales and Marketing Excellence for 2012> Grew market share by7% points on 2013> built and inaugurated 2 new production facilities in 2013> Delivered record performance with a 3 yr NIBT CAGR in excess of 29%> Influenced business performance that resulted in massively increasing employee engagement scores.> Inspired government consulting company to implement Coke’s policies and standards as a model.> Drove best practice commercial volume activations; resulted in 44% increase in volume over 3 months. > Negotiated EABSC and achieved priority for country allocation of Forex. > Won repatriation of funds to external shareholders – a first initiative since company acquisition (17 yrs).> Worked with top universities and training centers to build capability as well as share new technologies within the company, the country, and the academic community.> Led implementation of 2010 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, with Ethiopia being dubbed as ‘Best Execution’ in the Northeast Africa Division> Route to Market best Practice Award for 2012. Practice ongoing for 2013 for 2014 roll out.

Promoted within the corporate chain to head country operations and manage key business units for producers of potato products, sourcing from areas in South Africa and selling products to global wholesalers, retailers, and fast food chains. Manage corporate operations, a budget of USD $30M/annum, and 8 direct report Senior Managers.Explored opportunities for growth and new product lines, including international market and technology trends. Identified operational deficiencies, designed and implement strategies to both grow and sustain the business. Negotiated with trade unions and managed stakeholder affairs to ensure open communication channels with the major role players.Value delivered…> Shifted bottom-line focus efficiencies in 2007 and company reported 300% growth in NIBT vs. 2008. > Grew fiscal year net profits with strong double-digit increase in a market showing 15% downturn. > Negotiated agreement with trade unions and oversaw implementation of a new system which led to 27% reduction in absenteeism and a resultant cost saving per annum.> Coordinated sales teams and bolstered marketing tactics that resulted in a gross margin surge from 14% to 22% in only 10 months.> Delivered 20% reduction in costs through analysis/changing principles within the logistics system. opportunities for growth and new product lines, including international market and technology trends. Identified operational deficiencies, designed and implement strategies to grow and sustain business. Negotiated with trade unions and managed stakeholder affairs to ensure open communication channels with major role players.

MANAGER – Offshore Trading | 2006Led activities for offices in Taiwan and Uruguay for trading company that processes and packages fish products with production in South Africa, Namibia, USA, and the Far East. Managed trading risk related to supply and loan agreements and trading limits. Focused on trading soft commodities, predominantly diverse species of seafood and seafood products worldwide. Clients included multinational companies.INTERNATIONAL TRADER | 2004 to 2006Dealt with global clients in the procurement and management of tuna from local and international fleet. Developed long-term international market strategies and handled evaluation and rollout tactics. Client base included the USA, EU, Asia, India, Canada, South America, Africa, Far East, Australasia.Value delivered…> Spearheaded proposal to the Board that grew international business 70% in the Tuna division.> Inspired, developed, and implemented strategic planning that established Far East and Eastern markets, which became some of the most profitable and fastest growing markets in the world.

Cape Town, Western Cape, Za

Buying Group (Horticulture)/Technologist for leading FMCG specialist and clothing retailer operating in Southern Africa and Australasia, with ties to Marks and Spencer UK. Liaison with business and suppliers to create advanced growth, product, and supplier strategies. Brainstormed new product concepts that translated into successful final products. Identified improved process flow, trends, and production efficiencies at existing and new supplier base; recommended corrective and preventative action plans. > Piloted sourcing and brought numerous local and international sourced products to commercialization resulting in tripling the growth of the category.

Mba, Strategic Finance

Post Graduate, Business Finance & Business Mgt

Bachelor Of Science Honors

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