Sonja - COO/Managing Director - South Africa (The Rep. of) - iCEO #70506

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Sonja's Profile

iCEO #70506

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: South Africa (The Rep. of)

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 (The Rep. of)

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)