Alexandra John

A seasoned Business Leader with extensive commercial and technical experience in growing Liquid Inks & associated FMCG markets across Africa. Credible experience in establishing and managing high-risk supply routes across the continent and into remote areas with limited access to chemical resources. Leader with a passion for people who has spent considerable time training local staff and management teams in the manufacture and testing of liquid inks. Excellent success achieved in generating new business revenue streams through backward integration of key raw materials and implementing innovative chemical solutions for clients.

• Responsible for the following breakthrough technical strategies in the applicable industries:
• Novel Ink Colour Testing using LCH Machine Technology (decreased machine downtime by 50%)
• Single Pack white for reverse shrink sleeve printing (reduced manufacturing costs by 20%)
• Novel Beer Label Ink Re-formulation (increased machine speeds and plant productivity by 50%)
• Pioneered ethoxy base ink manufacture in South Africa.
• Won accounts with key clients across Africa – Nampak, Amcor, Afripak, CTP Gravure, Thuthuka, Mondi MPACT, Golden Era, Corusseal, Polyvision, Gorock Plastics, Acton Plastics, Trade Kings, Graphic Systems Angola/Congo, Tanzania Cigarette Company, Creative Foam, Premier Flexibles
• Deluxe Inks Business Rescue – spearheaded a successful turnaround strategy to return the business to profitability in Kenya. Included Business Re-structure and staff re-training.
• First to commission four ink markers in East Africa (Kenya/Ethiopia/Rwanda, Uganda)
• Formulation Savings up to 50% savings for Solvent-based Inks
• Established Alternate Cost-effective Raw Material Supply Corridors across Africa e.g., India-Southern Africa, West Africa-South Africa, China-Kenya, China-Nigeria

• South African, Male
• Languages – English, Afrikaans
• Resident in South Africa
• I am willing to relocate internationally.

• Africa – West Africa, East Africa, SADC
• Middle East
• India
• China

In my downtime- I stick to a strict cardio workout, play league volleyball and recently learning on how to use AI to broaden my knowledge