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
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