Who governs us

Tiger Brands’ board of directors plays a critical role in the governing of the business. Its diversity lends important perspective and depth to the group’s direction. We are therefore committed to building a board that is diverse in terms of race, gender and experience

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

  • Khotso Mokhele

    Khotso MokheleCHAIRMAN64

    AppointedAugust 2007

    Experience   General management and strategy
      Risk management
      Auditing and accounting
      Governance
      Stakeholder relations

    Other directorshipsNon-executive director of AECI, Afrox, MTN Group, Mapitso Consortium, Hans Merensky Holdings, Kenosi Investment Holdings. Special advisor to the Minister of Science and Technology and chancellor of the University of the Free State

    Committee memberships   Nomination and governance (Chair)
      Investment (Chair)
      Remuneration (Member)

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  • Monwabisi Fandeso

    Monwabisi Fandeso60

    AppointedJuly 2019

    Experience   Executive leadership and strategy
      Agriculture and tourism
      FMCG Africa
      Mergers and acquisitions
      Stakeholder relations

    Other directorshipsNon-executive director of Thebe Investment Corporation, Empact Group and SABSA Holdings

    Committee memberships   Risk and sustainability (Member)
      Nomination and governance (Member)

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  • Cora Fernandez

    Cora Fernandez46

    AppointedMarch 2019

    Experience   Finance and investment
      Governance and general management
      Leadership and strategy
      Auditing and accounting

    Other directorshipsNon-executive director of Sphere Holdings, Spur Corporation, National Empowerment Fund and Allan Grey Retirement Funds

    Committee memberships   Risk and sustainability (Chair)
      Audit (Member)

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  • Emma Mashilwane

    Emma Mashilwane44

    AppointedDecember 2016

    Experience   Auditing and financial management
      Governance
      Corporate finance
      Banking, finance and FMCG

    Other directorshipsNon-executive director of Murray & Roberts and Famous Brands. Co-founder and CEO of MASA Risk Advisory Services

    Committee memberships   Audit (Chair)
      Risk and sustainability (Member)

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  • Makhup Nyama

    Makhup Nyama62

    AppointedAugust 2010

    Experience   General management
      HR and remuneration
      Governance
      ICT
      Remuneration and risk

    Other directorshipsNon-executive director of Marsh Inc, director of Zensar SA, Makhup Properties, Kapela Holdings and its subsidiaries

    Committee memberships    Risk and sustainability (Member)
      Social, ethics and transformation (Member)

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  • Maya Makanjee

    Maya Makanjee57

    AppointedAugust 2010

    Experience   Strategy and general management
      Stakeholder relations and reputation management
      Human resources
      Sustainable development
      FMCG in Africa

    Other directorshipsNon-executive director of Mpact, Truworths International, Datatec, AIG South Africa, trustee of Nelson Mandela Foundation

    Committee memberships   Social, ethics and transformation (Chair)
      Nomination and governance (Member)
      Remuneration (Member)

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  • Donald Wilson

    Donald Wilson62

    AppointedJune 2019

    Experience   Finance and general management
      Governance, leadership and strategy
      Mergers and acquisitions
      Stakeholder engagement

    Committee memberships   Audit (Member)
      Remuneration (Member)
      Investment (Member)

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  • Mahlape Sello

    Mahlape Sello57

    AppointedOctober 2019

    Experience   Legal and commercial
      General management and leadership
      Governance and strategy
      Stakeholder relations

    Other directorshipsNon-executive director of Life Healthcare Group Holdings Limited. A panellist with the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa

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  • Mark Bowman

    Mark Bowman53

    AppointedJune 2012

    Experience   Strategy and general management
      FMCG sector in Africa
      Corporate governance
      Mergers and acquisitions
      Remuneration

    Other directorshipsNon-executive director Dis-Chem, Mr Price Group, Grand Parade Investments Limited, Signal Mill Products and The Alternative Power (Pty) Ltd

    Committee memberships   Remuneration (Chair)
      Nomination and governance (Member)
      Investment (Member)

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  • Michael Ajukwu

    Michael Ajukwu63

    AppointedMarch 2015

    Experience   Stakeholder relations
      Risk and general management
      Corporate finance
      West Africa
      Banking, finance and FMCG

    Other directorshipsNon-executive director of MTN Nigeria, Intafact Beverages (subsidiary of SABMiller) in Nigeria, Sterling Bank Plc, Novotel hotel and Port Harcourt, Nigeria (member of Accor Hotels group)

    Committee memberships  Risk and sustainability (Member)

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  • Gail Klintworth

    Gail Klintworth56

    AppointedAugust 2018

    Experience   General management and governance
      Sustainability leadership and strategy
      Stakeholder relations
      Brand and reputational management
      Marketing

    Other directorshipsNon-executive director of GlobeScan, advisory board member to MAS Holdings and NESTE, advisory group member for SIG, advisory council member of Wheeler Business and Development Institute, London Business School and partner at SYSTEMIQ

    Committee memberships   Social, ethics and transformation (Member)

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  • Board committee membership key

      Audit committee
      Social, ethics and transformation committee
      Remuneration committee
      Nomination and governance committee
      Risk and sustainability committee
      Investment committee

All our non-executive directors are independent as determined by the board. Any term in office by an independent non-executive director exceeding nine years is subject to a rigorous review by the board. Dr Khotso Mokhele completed 12 years of service as a non-executive director on 30 September 2019. After taking into account, among other considerations, the extent to which the diversity of his views, skills and experience continue to enhance the board’s effectiveness, the board is satisfied that Dr Mokhele’s independence is not impaired by his length of service.
 

The board is determined to achieve a target of 50% women and black representation, respectively by end of FY22.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

  • Lawrence Mac Dougall

    Lawrence Mac DougallCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER62

    AppointedMay 2016

    Experience   General management
      Strategy execution
      FMCG in Africa and developing markets

    Other directorshipsNon-executive director of Empresas CarozzÍ (Chile)

    Committee memberships   Social, ethics and transformation (Member)

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  • Noel Doyle

    Noel DoyleCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER53

    AppointedJuly 2015

    Experience   Accounting and auditing
      Corporate finance
      Mergers and acquisitions
      FMCG in South Africa and Africa

    Other directorshipsNon-executive director of National Foods Holdings (Zimbabwe)

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

  • Lawrence Mac Dougall

    Lawrence Mac DougallCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER62

    AppointedMay 2016

    Experience   General management
      Strategy execution
      FMCG in Africa and developing markets

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  • Noel Doyle

    Noel DoyleCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER53

    AppointedJuly 2012

    Experience   Accounting and auditing
      Corporate finance
      Mergers and acquisitions
      FMCG in South Africa and Africa

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  • Mary-Jane Morifi

    Mary-Jane MorifiCHIEF CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER57

    AppointedDecember 2016

    Experience   Corporate affairs
      Sustainability
      Oil, gas and mining sectors

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  • Becky Opdyke

    Becky OpdykeCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER40

    AppointedOctober 2018

    Experience   FMCG in USA, SA and globally
      Marketing and brand leadership
      Commercial

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  • Patrick Sithole

    Patrick SitholeCHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER52

    AppointedAugust 2012

    Experience   FMCG
      Supply chain management

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  • Luigi Ferrini

    Luigi FerriniCHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER52

    AppointedMay 2019

    Experience   FMCG in South Africa and globally
      Sales strategy and execution
      Customer management and customer relations

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  • Kamal Harilal

    Kamal HarilalCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER46

    AppointedApril 2018

    Experience   FMCG in South Africa and Africa
      Strategy development and execution
      Mergers and acquisitions
      Corporate finance

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  • S’ne Magagula

    S’ne Magagula CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER46

    AppointedMay 2018

    Experience   Human resources strategy and leadership
      Oil and gas sector in South Africa and Europe
      Business strategy development and execution

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  • Yokesh Maharaj

    Yokesh MaharajCHIEF GROWTH OFFICER: CONSUMER BRANDS47

    AppointedJuly 2018

    Experience   FMCG in South Africa and Africa
      Sales and distribution
      Human resources

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  • Pieter Spies

    Pieter SpiesCHIEF GROWTH OFFICER: GRAINS, OUT OF HOME54

    AppointedFebruary 2017

    Experience   Executive leadership in FMCG and agricultural sectors in Africa
      Strategy development and execution

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  • Clive Vaux

    Clive VauxEXECUTIVE: CORPORATE FINANCE68

    AppointedJune 2000

    Experience   Executive leadership in FMCG
      Corporate finance

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