Walter is a seasoned professional in the FMCG beverage industry. Having occupied senior financial and operational management roles in the beer and soft drinks industries, Walter has gained extensive experience in the beverage sector as a whole. With a strong background in finance and business support, as well an in-depth understanding of the industry, Walter has brought exceptional skills and insight to his role as Finance Director at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA). This has proven especially valuable in the context of challenging trading conditions in the past few years where he has led several large finance projects to optimise productivity and provide business support, restoring the business's profitable growth. One of Walter's significant achievements includes the integration of 6 South African operating entities into one, post the CCBSA merger in 2016 and the implementation of one ERP system across the newly-formed R30bn organisation. Walter is a professional who pays meticulous attention to detail and engages colleagues constructively. Walter is also passionate about environmental issues, both in CCBSA and in his personal capacity. At the coveted 2016 CFO awards, Walter collected 2 awards on behalf of ABI - the Finance Transformation, as well as the Governance & Compliance award, in recognition of the remarkable work and achievements of ABI Finance in these areas.http://cfo.co.za/m/blogpost?id=4128668%3ABlogPost%3A57966