ABOUT US

Who are we ?

Gawad Abaza,

  • a seasoned operator and strategist with a career that has spanned over 34 years. Successfully leading businesses in the dynamic and everchanging Middle East and Africa region, he has held several senior roles within Mondelez International (previously Cadbury Schweppes plc). His most recent roles were as President for their Middle East and Africa Business Unit, President of the Chocolate Category for Mondelez EEMEA and Managing Director for Cadbury Middle East and North Africa.
  • He is currently a non executive director of the London Stock Exchange listed, Vivo Energy Plc and was also a non executive director of Cadbury Nigeria Plc and Chairperson of Mondelez South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
  • Areas of expertise include amongst others Brand development, Strategy development and execution, Leadership development and mergers and acquisitions.
  • He holds a degree in biochemistry and an MBA in marketing.

Mario Adams,

  • an executive with broad experience in Finance, Strategy development and general management gathered over 30 years. He has operated across America, UK and Middle East and Africa and has held several senior roles within Mondelez International (previously Cadbury Schweppes plc). His most recent roles included those of Managing Director of the International Division for Tiger Brands, Strategy Director for Mondelez EEMEA and Finance Director for Cadbury MENA.
  • Previous directorates include non executive director of UAC Foods Nigeria Limited, Chairperson of Chococam in Cameroon and an executive directorship of Mondelez South Africa Pty Ltd.
  • Areas of expertise include amongst others, Strategy development and execution, large Program and Project implementations and M&A.
  • He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town and is an inactive member of the South African Chartered Accountants Association.

Our Purpose

We are …

a partnership of highly experienced executives passionate about helping
Individuals and Organizations achieve their true potential across the Middle East and Africa
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