So Cool Juice Co. — Management & Organisational Structure
The Board will comprise a Non-Executive Chairperson, the CEO (Executive Director), two Independent Non-Executive Directors (with FMCG and financial services experience), and an Investor Representative. Board sub-committees (Audit & Risk, Remuneration, Social & Ethics) will be constituted in compliance with King IV…
Section 7 · Business Plan
Management & Organisational Structure
The Board will comprise a Non-Executive Chairperson, the CEO (Executive Director), two Independent Non-Executive Directors (with FMCG and financial services experience), and an Investor Representative. Board sub-committees (Audit & Risk, Remuneration, Social & Ethics) will be constituted in compliance with King IV…
7.1 Leadership Team
| Role | Responsibility | Required Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Strategy, investor relations, governance | 15+ years in FMCG/beverages. Track record scaling food businesses. Retailer relationship network. |
| Operations Director | Production, QC, supply chain, food safety | 10+ years in food/beverage manufacturing. HACCP/FSSC lead auditor. Juice processing expertise. |
| Commercial Director | Sales, marketing, brand, distribution | 10+ years in FMCG sales. Supermarket buyer relationships. Digital marketing expertise. Export experience. |
| Chief Financial Officer | Finance, treasury, compliance, reporting | CA(SA) with 8+ years post-articles. Food manufacturing costing. DFI relationship management. |
| Food Technologist | Product development, QC, regulatory | BSc Food Science + 5+ years in juice/beverage R&D. Formulation and sensory evaluation expertise. |
7.2 Board of Directors
The Board will comprise a Non-Executive Chairperson, the CEO (Executive Director), two Independent Non-Executive Directors (with FMCG and financial services experience), and an Investor Representative. Board sub-committees (Audit & Risk, Remuneration, Social & Ethics) will be constituted in compliance with King IV governance principles.
7.3 Skills Development
The Company will partner with the Food and Beverages Manufacturing SETA (FoodBev SETA) to access training grants and offer learnerships in food processing technology. An annual training budget of 3.5% of payroll has been allocated, exceeding the Skills Development Levies Act requirement. An in-house training programme covering HACCP awareness, GMP, food safety, and equipment operation will be established.
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