Profile - David Black
The Dealmaker Company Programmes - Master Facilitator
Accredited in the following programmes:
In addition to his role as a Master Facilitator for The Dealmaker Company programmes, David Black is the Chairman of Spectrum Solutions, the largest Distributor of The Dealmaker Company programmes. He also operates as a Logistics Consultant to large corporates in the courier, airfreight, sea-freight, import and export industries.
David has been a key player in the logistics industry since 1985; focusing on the areas of finance, sales, marketing and general management. Possessing valuable experience in all aspects of the local and international supply and value chains, David also specialised in the development of Information and Communications Technologies systems and supply chain finance.
As a founding Director of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in South Africa in 1988, David's initial role within the organisation was that of Financial Director. Responsible for all the funding requirements and business processes of the company, he negotiated all aspects of these complex deals.
David later moved on to spearhead the organisation's Sales and Marketing division, taking on the responsibilities of business development, advertising and public relations; as well as the motivation and training of the national sales force. After successfully completing this assignment, he 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 as Managing Director of that subsidiary, focusing on market awareness and development. He retired from Hellmann in 2005, having created an innovative supply chain finance company providing specialist consulting services to the automotive, perishables and general logistics industries.
David's extensive background in business has equipped him with an abundance of knowledge and experience in dealmaking. Aside from his aptitude for business David is an avid golfer and holds the title of Honorary Treasurer at Wingate Park Country Club.
