Craig B.
Principal Consultant
Experience
Jan 2015 - Present
10 years 11 monthsPrincipal Consultant
Dune Consulting
- Strategic advisor and practitioner to mining, manufacturing and industrial clients in operational efficiency, turnaround, and performance management.
- 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 utilisation by 26%, machine utilisation 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.
Jan 2006 - Dec 2015
10 yearsSenior Consultant and General Manager
John Jayson & Associates
- Consulting and interim management for mining/engineering, focusing on business optimisation and market development.
- 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.
Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
2 yearsProject Leader
S21 Management Consultants
- Led supply chain and operational optimisation projects in Southern Africa and Nigeria.
- 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.
Languages
English
NativeEducation
IMM Graduate School
Diploma in Marketing Management · Marketing Management · Johannesburg, 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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