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Experienced General Manager of companies in Africa . Knowledge of logistics operations, business administration and finance, contract negotiation, client and government liaison, project start-up, human resources and people management. 32 years of experience of conducting business on behalf of multinational companies in East, Central and West AfricaKey Skills• Business administration skills demonstrated through being wholly responsible for management of a country and of a regional organization operating under several complex sets of differing regulations• General Financial administration knowledge , Budget preparation and presentation , Analysis and Reporting• Knowledge of HR and dealing with Unions and all staff issues , hiring and firing• QHSE as essential to run logistics companies which are active within Oil sector • Government liaison experience gained on many different levels in countries across Africa dealing with issues ranging from gaining permits for operational activities, resolving administrative issues to interaction relating to unexpected incidents and crisis resolution• New operation set-up experience gained by developing new business units and actively helping Oil clients in setting up their business in the country • Contract negotiation with both multinational and local clients• Crisis management and conflict resolution skills demonstrated most notably during civil war situations (Mozambique , Rwanda and Congo )• Analytical skills used to evaluate alternatives and make sound business decisions. Strength in business advisory, problem area identification and trouble-shooting capacities. Ability to identify weaknesses in systems and processes, and implement improvements. Productivity and efficiency focused• Country and Regional representation at high level global management conferences• Language skills : fluent writing / speaking English , French and Dutch , fluent speaking Portuguese and German

Listed skills include Shipping, Logistics, International Logistics, Warehousing, and 15 others.