Mohammed Akoojee Mohammed was appointed Group CEO of Imperial on 1 February 2019. He joined the Imperial Group in 2009, and prior to his current role, served as the acting CEO of Imperial Holdings in addition to his role as group CFO. His previous roles at Imperial included CEO of the Logistics African Regions division and executive director responsible for mergers and acquisitions, strategy and investor relations for the group. Prior to joining Imperial in 2009, Mohammed worked within the corporate finance and investment banking team at Investec Bank and as an equity analyst for Nedbank Securities. Company Profile We focus on the following key industries - healthcare, consumer, automotive, chemicals as well as industrial and commodities. We take our clients’ and principals’ products to some of the fastest growing and most challenging markets in the world. Ranked among the top 30 global logistics providers and listed on the JSE in South Africa, we seek out and leverage new technology to deliver innovative, end-toend solutions. Through our significant African footprint and international expertise, Imperial’s purpose is to connect Africa and the world - and to improve people’s lives with access to quality products and services. Everyone who works for Imperial is united by one, clearly defined common purpose - connecting Africa and the world and improving people’s lives with access to quality products and services. This means that - as a business and as individuals - we make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. As a purpose driven organisation, Imperial focuses on people, profit and planet. More than just a business that generates profit and pays dividends to its shareholders, we make a difference to people’s lives and play a key role in the development of Africa and its people. Imperial enables access to quality products and services for millions of people in our 25 countries of operation. This includes food, medicine, fuel and countless other products that make everyday life better. Our Values Our values support the delivery of our strategy and enable us to our live our purpose - connecting Africa and the world and improving people’s lives with access to quality products and services. Our Strategy Our purpose-driven strategy aligns our people, client and profit propositions and reimagines ‘One Imperial’. Our integrated and innovative solutions, supported by best-in-class and emerging technologies and a culture of client-centred collaboration, enable us to compete and win in our chosen markets and industries in a new world. CEO Today Af r i ca Award s 2021 - South Af r i ca - Mohammed Akoojee Group Chief Executive Officer of Imperial Logistics “ Our values support the delivery of our strategy and enable us to our live our purpose - connecting Africa and the world and improving people’s lives with access to quality products and services. www.imperiallogistics.com - 72 -
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