Craig B.
Principal Consultant
Experience
Principal Consultant
Dune Consulting
- Celrose (2023–Present): Advising CEO on strategy execution, streamlining operations, and delivering measurable productivity and cost efficiency.
- Eddels (2020–2023): Re-engineered post-COVID business model; appointed Acting GM to lead M&A transition.
- Ninian & Lester (2018–2020): Designed and deployed management control systems, increasing output by 24%.
- Dyefin (2015–2020): Implemented logistics/planning systems; improved space utilization by 26%, machine utilization by 22%, and reduced labour by 1,135 hours per quarter.
- Labora (2017): Cut product development cycle time by 66% for new products and 47% for existing products through process re-engineering.
- Mozimax (2016): Resolved dispatch bottlenecks; reduced warehouse space usage from 140% to 70% capacity.
Senior Consultant and General Manager
John Jayson & Associates
- NCS Engineering (2010–2011): As Interim GM, implemented structural and strategic changes, achieving 154% sales growth.
- Rosh Pinah Zinc (2006–2008): Delivered 56% productivity gains; co-authored 5-year strategy ratified by group board.
- Weatherly Mining (2008): Increased throughput by 66% through re-engineered operations.
Project Leader
S21 Management Consultants
- MTN - Telecoms (2004): Reduced procurement cycle from 214 to 160 days, unlocking US$33m annualised value.
- Coca-Cola (2005): Optimised supply chain/production operations, saving £2.3m annually.
Summary
Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Licensed Business Rescue Practitioner (BRP), and Fellow of the Institute of Consulting (FIC) with 20+ years’ experience delivering complex business transformations, operational turnarounds, and strategic change programmes across manufacturing, mining, engineering, and telecoms. Recognised for measurable improvements in productivity, profitability, and supply chain efficiency. Experienced in leading C-suite engagements, digital transformation initiatives, and large-scale organisational change with direct accountability for outcomes. My passion is helping people.
Skills
Operational Turnaround & Business Restructuring
Strategy Execution & Target Operating Models
Data Analytics
Management Control Systems (Mcs) Design & Implementation
Supply Chain & Logistics Optimisation
Process Re-engineering And Optimisation
Performance Management & Kpi Engineering
Lean, Agile, Breakthrough Methodologies
Digital Transformation & Technology-enabled Change
Executive Leadership & Buyout/transition Management (M&a)
C-suite Advisory
Mentoring & Coaching
Process Improvement
Business Analysis
Data Analysis
Client Stakeholder Management
Lean Methodologies
Operational Excellence
Consulting Delivery
Proposal And Tender Management
Powerpoint Presentation Design
Excel Expertise
Process Mapping
Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis
Workshop Facilitation
Training Delivery
Time Management
Communication Skills
Report Writing
Operating Model Design
Business Architecture
Business Administration
Continuous Improvement
Agile
Prince2
Data Visualisation
Power Bi
Digital Transformation
Languages
Education
IMM Graduate School
Diploma in Marketing Management · Marketing Management · South Africa
Certifications & licenses
Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
IMCSA
Fellow Of The Institute Of Consulting (FIC)
CMI
Licensed Business Rescue Practitioner (BRP)
CIPC
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