Experienced Operations/General Manager with 16 years’ experience in Africa of which 8 years at snr management level within Agro processing and Manufacturing Experienced in strategic management and operational efficiency. This I combined with sophisticated customer service and business administration skills, product safety, plant/farm hygiene and company-wide lean work systems. Strong business acumen. High personal integrity and able to relate to and create trust in all. Highly articulate, a confident and persuasive team-builder, able to motivate and communicate to achieve exceptional business performance. Dependable and reliable in supporting and enabling team effort to produce genuine long-term sustainable development. Strong sense of social responsibility and the need for skills sharing and encouraging diversity.