New CEO for Capespan Fruit Procurement
No stranger to the Capespan business, Lennon returned to Capespan in a temporary capacity in October 2012 after heading Capespan International Ltd - one of the largest fresh produce companies in the UK – for 12 years. In the latter capacity, he transformed the company from a single-source consignment sales organisation into a multi-source, multi-category one, involved in all aspects of the value chain. In addition, Capespan International Ltd was voted Importer of the Year in 2008 and 2009.
Prior to that Lennon was GM of Capespan Continent after various management roles at Unifruco, Polly Peck International and the Deciduous Fruit Board. He holds an Honours degree in Economics from Warwick University and a chartered director qualification. A member of the Institute of Directors, he also serves on the boards of Capespan and Fresh Fruit Services.
Managing director of Capespan Johan Dique said Lennon brought a vast amount of customer, market, procurement and general management experience into the business. “He’ll contribute significantly to further develop and bed down the customer-driven Capespan business model and strategy. As such, he’ll ensure buy-in, improved communication, alignment and focus between South African and international procurement, the Capespan fruit marketing entities and our global customer base.”
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Tel: +27 021 912 1700
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