With an extensive background in executive leadership, Kim MacIlwaine has proven his abilities as a CEO, successfully leading transformation and bringing global firms into new markets. A strategic leader and trusted advisor, he builds high-performing executive teams and boards, capable of moving organisations forward. He is also a consumer products expert, adept at maximizing the power of brands. Professional Focus Nearly 30 years’ executive experience including CEO and other senior leadership roles in numerous countries across Africa and Eurasia Recruits C-level executives and board members, as well as functional leaders, with particular focus in marketing, sales, strategy and operations Extensive background in corporate governance with chairman, executive and non-executive board experience; public and private organisations at the local, regional and global levels Track record of establishing, restructuring and reinvigorating businesses, as well as leading mergers and acquisitions, primarily in consumer goods, media and professional services Fluent in English, with working knowledge of French Business Expertise Advisory Board Director for Boyden SA, worked alongside Managing Partner Fay Voysey-Smit Regional CEO, Africa, Mediterranean and Middle East for TNS, global market research subsidiary of WPP; served on global TNS Transformation Board (EXCO) and chaired TNS Global Markets Board Built portfolio of high-level responsibilities: Served as Independent Non-Executive Director of AngloVaal Industries; established and became the first Research Director of Coca-Cola Retailer Research Council, Eurasia and Africa; founded a consulting firm focused on strategy and leadership; set up Natal branch of Make A Difference (MAD); chaired Durban Country Club Executive Chairman, Unilever Bestfood Robertsons, South Africa; Managing Director, Unifoods South Africa; earlier marketing roles including Marketing Director, Unilever Kenya, over the course of 25 years; based in numerous countries including the U.K., Netherlands, Kenya, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia Sector Expertise CEO & Board Services Consumer & Retail Consumer Products Professional Services Consulting Education & Certifications BA in Business Studies from Ealing Technical College, London (Shell BP sponsorship) Affiliations & Awards Member, the Institute of Directors, SA Business Partner, Partners for Possibility Active in Make A Difference (MAD) South Africa