Kobus Botes Email & Phone Number

Experienced C-suite manager and Certified Director with a demonstrated history of working in diverse industry segments in various functional, consultation and leadership roles. Business acumen is supported by a strong academic foundation which is complimented by continuous learning.Globally, well-traveled with multicultural international business experience in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.Management roles:• Country Manager• CEO • Managing Director (Executive Director)• Independent Non-executive Director• Chairperson of Audit and Risk Committee• Chairman of Industry Trade NPC• Marketing Director• Technical Director• Technical Marketing Manager• Key Account & Distribution Manager• Supplier & Product ManagerFunctional experience & specialties:• Business development, Start-up / Greenfield businesses • Industry analysis, Strategy development, Business plan execution• Operations management, Inventory management, Manufacturing, Health & Safety• Marketing and Sales• Key account & Channel management, Supplier management• Multi-functional relationship building (from factory floor up to C-level)• Financial management, Financial analysis, Forecasting, Budget control & Reporting• IT & Technology management• Human resources & Labour law• Corporate governance, Ethics, Compliance• Product & Brand management, Trade exhibitions, Social media• Research & Development• Consulting• University lecturing, Sales training, Developing training programs• Working in small, medium and complex matrixed organizations• Change management and building of corporate cultureBehavioral and Cognitive Skills:• Effective Leadership & Management• Responsible & Accountable• Strong team player • Resilient• Analytical• Calculated risk orientated• Problem solving• Strategic & Futuristic outlook • Negotiating• Complex sales• Customer focused• Results orientated• Coaching & Training• Public speaking• Continuous learner• Ability to work under pressure and multi-taskingIndustry Segment Experience:• Electronics & ICT• Defence, Aerospace• Precise Global Positioning• Mining• Plastics & Polymer• Food• Paper, Printing & Packaging• Wood• Construction• SecurityHobbies:• Investor on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange• Cycling • Fly-fishing• Food Science: Cheese, charcuterie and fermented artisinal bread making for personal consumption (Received training in SA and Italy)• Electronics

Listed skills include Product Marketing, Product Management, Electronics, Business Strategy, and 44 others.

• Country Manager

  Habasit South Africa (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 2015 - Present - Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa