| PROFESSIONAL PROFILE | Seasoned and versatile Managing Director specializing in leading businesses with a growth-agenda. I have obtained over 25 years professional experience. Currently the Managing Director of Columbus Cleaning Solutions (Pty) Ltd, a National chemical manufacturing company. This sees me accountable for the direction, management and performance of an operating company in a multi-national FMCG Group. I’m responsible for inter alia sales, marketing, operations, accounting, finance, purchasing, human resources, and administration. My approach establishes, operationalizes and sustains a clear vision with values and cultural alignment. I have the head of an owner or long-term investor. Decisive yet flexible enough to adapt when change is afoot. I’ve enjoyed great success in building healthy company cultures engendering employee and resultantly customer loyalty, translating into profit expectations. My proven track record of responsibility, integrity and commitment to company objectives has afforded me significant professional growth. My leadership style is defined as tough minded and tender hearted. I maintain a strong work ethic marked by a healthy competitive attitude, while able to keep a calm head under pressure to enable better decision making. Kind Regards Warrick Strydom