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AMM Group Holdings - African Multimodal Managers (PTY) LTD, AMM Commodities (PTY) LTDGroup Business Development Director
Apr. 2014Greenstone, Johannesburg, South AfricaInternational Trading, Multimodal Cross-Border Transport and Logistics Company • Develop and execute the company’s revenue growth strategy, expanding business across multiple African markets.
• Lead customer experience initiatives to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Manage financial resources effectively, optimizing cost-efficiency and driving profitability.
• Direct marketing and sales strategies, achieving revenue targets and expanding market penetration.
• Oversee strategic direction, managing key business units to support organizational growth.
Pioneer TransportManaging Director
Mar. 2010 - Mar. 2014South Africa / Zimbabwe / BotswanaCross Border Transport and Logistics Solutions • Led 321 employees across multiple business units, overseeing operations in Southern Africa, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
• Directed organizational culture development to foster a high-performance, results-oriented environment.
• Responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, and financial management, ensuring profitability across regions.
• Optimized fleet performance, focusing on cost containment, revenue generation, and operational efficiency.
• Played a key role in customer relationship management, including pricing strategies and client issue resolution.
• Contributed to the company’s strategic direction as a board member, shaping long-term growth and operational optimization.
Steel Chasers (PTY) LTDPrinciple
Jun. 2006 - Nov. 2009Greater Jakarta Area, IndonesiaCommodity Trading in South East Asia
RailRoad AfricaChief Executive Officer
Mar. 2001 - Apr. 2006City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa• Led the company’s operations and strategic direction, expanding its presence in the African market, resulting in a 5% increase in regional market share. • Managed financial resources, ensuring efficient allocation, cost control, and profitability across multiple business units. • Spearheaded initiatives to optimize transportation services, reducing operational costs by 15% while increasing service delivery reliability. • As a board member, contributed to high-level decision-making, governance, and company performance oversight. Played an active role in strategic discussions on market expansion, operational improvements, and financial growth. • Developed and maintained key relationships with government entities and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with cross-border regulations.
Kings Paint & Hardware, The Pool Company Business Owner
Mar. 1999 - Jun. 2007Johannesburg Metropolitan AreaOwned and operated five medium-sized retail and service centers specializing in paint, hardware, swimming pool products, and services, including Kings Paint & Hardware, and The Pool Company. Guided and led management teams in delivering on daily operations, sales, customer service, and inventory management. Developed strategic plans to grow revenue and improve operational efficiency, focusing on providing high-quality products and services to a loyal customer base."
SafmarineInland Intermodal Manager
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2000City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa• Managed inland intermodal operations, ensuring the efficient coordination of transportation between ports and inland locations.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with transport partners, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Monitored and evaluated service performance, identifying and resolving operational issues to improve delivery efficiency.
• Contributed to the development of new logistics routes, improving connectivity and reducing delivery time by 10%.
Saftainer - Rennies GroupMultimodal Ocean/Rail/Trucking Controller
Jan. 1987 - Dec. 1997Eastern Cape, South Africa• Held various roles in rail and logistics management, driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency in the Eastern Cape region.
• Coordinated the transportation of goods via rail, reducing operational costs by 20% while maintaining delivery deadlines.
• Played a key role in streamlining logistics processes, improving communication across teams and reducing bottlenecks.
• Participated in strategic meetings to develop and implement improvements in the logistics network for the region.
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