Savanna Harvest Supermarket — Founders and Shareholding
The founding team collectively brings more than 30 years of experience in the retail and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. Key competencies within the founding team include retail store management and operations with established supermarket chains, procurement and supply chain management across…
Section 3 · Business Plan
Founders and Shareholding
The founding team collectively brings more than 30 years of experience in the retail and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. Key competencies within the founding team include retail store management and operations with established supermarket chains, procurement and supply chain management across…
3.1 Shareholding Structure
| Shareholder | Equity (%) | Investment (ZAR) | Role |
| Founder A – Managing Director | 40% | R7,400,000 | CEO / Operations |
| Founder B – Finance Director | 30% | R5,550,000 | CFO / Finance |
| Founder C – Commercial Director | 20% | R3,700,000 | Procurement / Marketing |
| Strategic Investor / BEE Partner | 10% | R1,850,000 | Strategic Advisor |
| Total | 100% | R18,500,000 |
3.2 Management Expertise
The founding team collectively brings more than 30 years of experience in the retail and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. Key competencies within the founding team include retail store management and operations with established supermarket chains, procurement and supply chain management across multiple product categories, financial planning, budgeting, and management reporting, human resource management and labour relations in the retail sector, marketing strategy and community engagement.
The team’s experience in the South African retail environment ensures that the business will be well-positioned to navigate the competitive dynamics, regulatory requirements, and consumer preferences that characterise the local grocery market.
3.3 Advisory Board
The Company intends to establish an Advisory Board comprising experienced professionals in retail operations, supply chain optimisation, and corporate governance. The Advisory Board will provide strategic guidance on expansion planning, supplier negotiations, and financial structuring. The Board will meet quarterly and will not carry executive authority but will serve as a sounding board for the management team on key strategic decisions.
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