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Executive iCEO #70506
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Sonja's Profile

  • PositionCOO/Managing Director
  • NationalitySouth Africa
  • Home countrySouth Africa

Experience

COO & MD of two global multinationals, strong go-to-market experience taking global brands into new markets across Africa. Business turnaround specialist and marketing expert.

Major Achievements

In my career, I have been successful in turning organisations with million euro losses into profitable businesses. Appointed to the board of directors at the age of 30, becoming the first female director on the board.

Industry Sector Competencies

Electronics
Telecommunications
Consumer Goods
Business services
Retail

Professional Objectives

Function: Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, Country Manager
Sector: Consumer Electronics, Technology. Telecommunications, Entertainment
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand
Prefered Locations: South Africa, Africa, UK

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand
Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Botswana
Kenya
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)
Business development (Professional)
Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)
New product or service launch (Professional)
Geographical expansion (Professional)
Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Nationality

South Africa

Home Country

South Africa

Availability

Full time
Part time
Coaching on demand

Education

Degree

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Management Experience

More than 15 years

Company Size

Start-up, SMB, Multinational

Interim Manager

Yes

Founder or Co-Founder

Yes

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