Tim Hedges Email & Phone Number

Hermanus, Wc, Za

Hermanus, Western Cape

Abagold farms and processes abalone, the world's most desirable seafood, in close harmony with nature at the most southern tip of Africa. The pristine cool water of the Atlantic Ocean provides all the necessary nutrients for the cultivation of the highest quality abalone. We export our live, canned and dried abalone all over the world and build lasting relationships with our loyal clients and customers.Abagold was founded in 1995 and for 25 years has been pioneering the farming of abalone on land. Our product is sold internationally in 15 countries around the world, including China, Canada, Malaysia and Singapore.

Stanford

Honeybee Heroes is a not for profit (NGO) that has as its principle objective in the protection and prosperity of the Western Cape Capensis honey bee. Focus of the organization has a strong bias to upliftment of women to become beekeepers as part of this mission!The organization also has a downstream commercial honey business, that converts the product produced in Honeybee Heroes and allows the commitment to sustainability and upliftment to take place.

Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa

Hedgeware Trading CC was started in 2010 with the intention to facilitate the transition of agricultural organisations in South Africa to embrace the government requirement of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE). I worked with organisations like Petmin mining and Hans Merensky Trust in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Westmead, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

As MD for Fry Group Foods, I was able to share in and shape the global strategy for this organization that produces and sells a unique selection of meat analogue products globally. This family run business was established in 1991 by Wally and Debbie Fry. The passion for the products combined with world class manufacturing capability and innovative new product development have catapulted this organization and the industry as a whole into prominence.

Bedfordview, Gauteng, South Africa

I fulfilled this role at McCain on my return to South Africa.

Ontario, Canada

As VP of retail sales at McCain Foods, a family owned global multi-national company, I was responsible for all retail sales nationally in Canada during my tenure. I left the role to return with my family to South Africa in 2006. Where I took on the role of Director of Agriculture at McCain Foods South Africa.

Balcarse, Argentina

Responsible for the management of the farmer relations and developing the potato contract environment in Argentina for McCain. Active role in three factory expansions and the building of a new facility. Implementation if ISO9000 in this period as well.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Launching the branded Agricultural marketing company together with 15 South African potato farmers. Growing the potato brands, Natures Best, Ma Baker and Ma Chipper brands.

Master'S Degree, Agriculture, General

Education record