Managing Director in Headquarters Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Job Experience
Managing Director
Headquarters Holdings (Pty) Ltd
January 2007 to Actually working here
? As CEO, advised board of directors. ? Determined strategic direction and the implementation of business goals. ? Developed all company structures, systems, policies and procedures. ? Staff motivation, training and development.
Managing Director
Shoe HQ (Pty) Ltd
January 2003 to June 2011
? Determined strategic direction and the implementation of business goals. ? Developed all company structures, systems, policies and procedures. ? Negotiated leases with major national landlords. (Liberty, Old Mutual, Redefine etc) ? Sourced new international suppliers, attended international fairs. Ensured the company was up to date with the latest trends and technology. Required overseas travel 4+ times per year.
Managing Director
Global Warming (Pty) Ltd
January 2000 to June 2011
? Determined strategic direction and the implementation of business goals. ? Managed all financial, IT and administrative aspects of the business. ? Developed, implemented and maintained all company structures, systems, policies and procedures (Including HR) ? Sourced new international suppliers, attended international fairs. Ensured the company was up to date with the latest trends and technology. Required overseas travel 4+ times per year. ? Staff motivation, training and development.
Education
B.Econ (Hons)
[Otra]University of Stellenbosch (Sudáfrica)January 1984 to January 1987
Matric
[Otra]Fairmont High School (Sudáfrica)January 1977 to January 1981
Languages
English
Bilingual / Native
IT skills
Word
Advanced
Powerpoint
Advanced
Excel
Advanced
Other Skills
More Chris
Career Goals
? A highly motivated and hard working business graduate with comprehensive management experience in all areas of a company, i.e. finance, marketing/sales, HR & operations. ? Expertise in the Retail, Trade Finance, E Commerce, Service, Distribution, Import and Wholesale industries. ? Proven capability in ensuring strategic business goals are achieved, business plans are prepared and implemented. A philosophy of continuous improvement, ?kaizen? is followed. ? Strong leadership, presentation, communication and delegation skills. ? Innovative thinker, pragmatic, excellent planner, good negotiator, attention to detail, calm under pressure.
Industries of interest
Areas of interest
Availability to travel and work outside the city
No
Interests and hobbies
I enjoying cycling, having done several Argus races and long distance cycling events. I hike on a regular basis, preferably the more remote the better. I meditate on a daily basis.