Drive strategic business development and market penetration across automotive, food processing, and heavy industrial sectors, expanding key accounts and revenue opportunities.
Lead key account management and OEM/distributor partnerships, strengthening long-term relationships and repeat business.
Own end-to-end supply chain coordination, including demand planning, procurement, logistics, and delivery performance.
Negotiate and manage vendor and supplier relationships, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality compliance, and reliable sourcing.
KEY ACCOUNT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER KD BEARINGS & ACCESSORIES | JAN 2025 – PRESENT
SPECIALIST CONSULTANT – HSE & ISO IMPROVEMENT MDS LOGISTICS (DP WORLD SUBSIDIARY), NIGERIA | AUG 2024 – OCT 2024
Led a critical HSE and ISO transformation program at the Ibadan distribution facility, achieving full audit readiness for a global petrochemical client.
Prepared the operation for national ISO certification in Road Transportation, directly enabling the award of a major long-term logistics contract.
Designed and implemented standardized safety, risk, and operational frameworks, elevating compliance and performance maturity.
Aligned local HSE and ISO practices with global DP World governance, systems, and best-in-class standards
Appointed on a fixed-term strategic growth mandate to identify, develop, and capture new commercial opportunities within the international express market.
Drove international business expansion initiatives, supporting route, customer, and solution development across key trade lanes.
Partnered with the commercial and operations teams to exceed international volume and revenue targets through tailored customer solutions.
Provided market insights, pricing inputs, and solution design support to strengthen competitiveness and win-rate in the express logistics segment.
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS MANAGER (FTC) ARAMEX SOUTH AFRICA | NOV 2023 – JAN 2025
SENIOR MANAGER, OPERATIONS FEDEX & TNT EXPRESS | FEB 2018 – AUG 2022
Led end-to-end operational integration of TNT Express into FedEx across multiple regions, ensuring business continuity, service stability, and zero disruption during a complex post-merger environment.
Directed large, multi-site operations covering linehaul, hubs, depots, and last-mile delivery, aligning people, processes, and systems under a unified operating model.
Delivered and sustained 100% ISO compliance, successfully managing internal and external audits for certification retention and re-accreditation across operations.
Strengthened operational governance, risk management, and performance discipline, driving consistent service quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Held full P&L and operational leadership for multi-country regional operations, overseeing service delivery, commercial performance, and regulatory compliance across four territories.
Led large, geographically dispersed teams across hubs, depots, linehaul, and last-mile operations, driving consistent service quality and customer satisfaction.
Spearheaded regional change management and business continuity during the high-stakes FedEx acquisition, stabilizing operations and maintaining service levels through significant transformation.
Drove performance improvement initiatives across cost control, productivity, and network optimization, strengthening regional competitiveness and operational resilience.
AREA GENERAL MANAGER, TNT EXPRESS WORLDWIDE (KZN, EASTERN CAPE, LESOTHO, SWAZILAND)
REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER DHL (KZN, DURBAN, RICHARDS BAY, PIETERMARITZBURG) | MAR 2001 – JUN 2007
Delivered 100% business growth, doubling regional volumes through a disciplined expansion strategy across sales, operations, and network optimization.
Held full P&L accountability, driving revenue growth, cost control, and sustained profitability across multiple branches.
Led large, multi-site teams, embedding performance management, service excellence, and customercentric execution.
Served on the South African Senior Management Team and as a representative on the National Sales Board, shaping national strategy, pricing, and growth initiatives.
Executed a full operational and financial turnaround, transforming the country operation from net losses to sustained profitability.
Stabilized operations, restructured costs, and rebuilt customer confidence while strengthening governance and service reliability.
Led end-to-end country operations including commercial, finance, and regulatory compliance.
COUNTRY MANAGER FEDEX NAMIBIA | JUN 1999 – FEB 2001
Multiple Previous Experience (Before 1999)
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.
