About Mark Pretorius
PERSONAL PROFILE
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​A transformational business leader with over 40+ years of executive experience driving growth, operational excellence, and large-scale performance transformation across global logistics, transport, and industrial sectors. Professional journey shaped within DHL, TNT Express Worldwide, FedEx, Aramex, and DP World, leading multi-country operations with full P&L accountability, strategic direction, governance leadership, and cross-border execution.
Extensive experience across Southern Africa and international markets has strengthened expertise in scaling operations, stabilizing complex environments, and embedding disciplined performance cultures Proven record of doubling regional business volumes, executing full country turnarounds from loss to sustained profitability, leading high-stakes post-merger integration during the FedEx– TNT acquisition, and maintaining 100% ISO compliance across multi-site operations. HSE and ISO transformation mandates have directly enabled major international contract awards while elevating operational maturity to global standards.
JAN 2025 to PRESENT
KD BEARINGS & ACCESSORIES
Driving strategic business development and key account growth across automotive, food processing, and heavy industry sectors.
Leading OEM and distributor partnerships while strengthening long-term commercial relationships.
Managing end-to-end supply chain coordination, vendor negotiations, and performance optimization.
AUG 2024 to Oct 2025
MDS LOGISTICS (DP WORLD SUBSIDIARY), NIGERIA
Led HSE and ISO transformation at a major distribution facility, achieving full audit readiness for a global petrochemical client.
Prepared operations for national ISO Road Transport certification, enabling a major long-term contract award.Aligned local governance, safety, and compliance systems with global best-practice standards.
NOV 2023 – JAN 2025
ARAMEX SOUTH AFRICA
Appointed to drive international express market expansion and commercial growth initiatives.
Partnered with operations and sales teams to exceed international volume and revenue targets.
Delivered market intelligence, pricing strategies, and tailored logistics solutions to improve win rates.
FEB 2018 – AUG 2022
FEDEX & TNT EXPRESS
Led complex post-merger integration of TNT into FedEx, ensuring zero service disruption across regions.
Directed multi-site operations including hubs, linehaul, and last-mile delivery under a unified operating model.
Maintained 100% ISO compliance while strengthening governance, risk control, and performance discipline.
JUL 2008 – FEB 2018
TNT EXPRESS WORLDWIDE
Held full P&L accountability across multi-country regional operations in Southern Africa.
Led geographically dispersed teams to deliver service excellence, cost control, and operational resilience.
Managed high-impact transformation during the FedEx acquisition, ensuring business continuity.
MAR 2001 – JUN 2007
DHL
Delivered 100% business growth, doubling regional volumes through strategic expansion and optimization.
Held full P&L ownership across multiple branches, driving profitability and operational excellence.
Contributed to national strategy as a member of the Senior Management Team and National Sales Board.
JUN 1999 – FEB 2001
FEDEX NAMIBIA
Executed a full financial and operational turnaround, restoring profitability and stability.
Rebuilt governance frameworks, service reliability, and customer confidence.
Led complete country operations including commercial, finance, and compliance oversight.
MAR 1981 to MAY 1999
MULTIPLE
Held progressive senior leadership roles across transport, removals, logistics, and ready-mix concrete industries, including Branch Manager, Sales Manager, Production Manager, and Plant Manager positions.
Delivered multiple business turnarounds, post-acquisition integrations, revenue growth programs, and large-team leadership mandates with full P&L accountability.
Led operations across South Africa and cross-border markets, managing unionized workforces, fleet operations, corporate sales, government contracts, and high-volume production facilities.