David Black (FCA)
David qualified as a Chartered Accountant in London, UK in 1974 and soon obtained solid experience in audit and project management in the banking, financial, manufacturing and service industries.
After emigrating to South Africa David moved into financial management, gaining expertise in paper, packaging, manufacturing and materials handling companies with specific emphasis on IT development and solutions.
As a founder Director of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in South Africa in 1988, a company with a turnover in excess of R1bn, David in his initial role as Financial Director was responsible for all the funding requirements and business processes of the company, negotiating all facets of these complex deals. Moving on to head up Sales and Marketing, David took responsibility for business development as well as for the management, motivation and training of the national sales force. In addition, the advertising and public relations portfolios formed part of David's responsibilities.
After successfully completing his assignment in Sales and Marketing David was appointed as Director: Gauteng, a Managing Director role that encompassed all operational, administration and sales functions for the company's largest region.
With the formation of Hellmann Supply Chain Finance David was selected Managing Director of this subsidiary, focusing on market awareness and development.
Since 1985 David has been a key player in the logistics industry, focusing on finance, sales, marketing and general management. While gaining valuable experience in all aspects of the local and international supply and value chains, David also specialized in the development of IT systems and supply chain finance.
Having retired from Hellmann in 2004, David has created an innovative supply chain finance company providing specialist consulting services to the automotive, perishables and general logistics industries. David is also a Master Coach for The Dealmaker™ programmes.
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