NEVILLE NOEL FRASER
GENERAL MANAGER | STRATEGIC OPERATIONS & FINANCIAL LEADER
Edenvale
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven executive leader with a proven ability to drive significant revenue growth, exemplified by scaling monthly turnover from R1.4M to R3.2M (+128%). A former international rugby player and recognized Top 25 National Achiever at Old Mutual, offering a unique blend of competitive spirit and strategic insight. Expertise in leveraging advanced tools such as Office 365, Parcel Perfect, Spotlight, MS Excel, and various AI technologies including Gemini, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Perplexity, Jasper, and Kimi to optimize operations and enhance decision-making. Fluent in English and Afrikaans, committed to fostering collaborative environments that inspire teams to excel.
Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
CHF Global Logistics
06.2016 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership across operations, finance, customer care, HR, and sales. Manage and mentor the senior management team against KPIs, oversee key client relationships and resolve escalated service matters.
- Spearheaded growth strategy scaling monthly turnover by 128% — from R1.4M to R3.2M.
- Reduced total Operational expenditure by 30% through aggressive contract renegotiation.
- Slashed IT costs by 43%; cut insurance premiums by R14k/month while improving coverage.
- Reallocated R100k/month repair budget into a Fleet Maintenance Lease (FML), upgrading to 7 reliable trucks — eliminating downtime and elevating brand visual stance.
- Oversee debtors and creditors to maintain strong cash flow and financial control.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Financial Adviser
Old Mutual
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Executed holistic financial planning for clients including life cover, investments, and retirement planning. Managed submission and tracking of all new business until issued.
- Leveraged Spotlight and Old Mutual Wealth Online for portfolio updates and reporting.
- Maintained conservation lists to ensure consistent debit order collection.
- Ranked in the Top 25 National Academy Achievers during tenure at Old Mutual.
Sales & Operations Management
CHF
11.2007 - 06.2014
- Held multiple roles across operations, sales, and customer care over a 7-year tenure, building deep expertise across all facets of logistics and business management.
- Operations Manager: Directed staff recruitment, night/day shift planning, and budget control.
- Sales Executive: Generated new business opportunities, sales proposals, and marketing material.
- Customer Care: Resolved queries and managed supplier relationships to ensure service standards.
Education
Matric -
Sutherland High School
Eldoraigne, South Africa12-2007
No Degree - Artificial Intelligence
Coursiv
Online 03.2026 - 03.2026
Skills
Strategic leadership
Financial Management & Budgeting
Debtors & Creditors Oversight
Fleet Management (FML)
Staff Recruitment & IR
Sales & Business Development
Operations management
Customer relationship management
Project management
Operations oversight
Customer retention
Business development
Contract negotiations
Client relations
Relationship building
Timeline
No Degree - Artificial Intelligence
Coursiv
03.2026 - 03.2026
General Manager
CHF Global Logistics
06.2016 - Current
Financial Adviser
Old Mutual
11.2014 - 06.2016
Sales & Operations Management
CHF
11.2007 - 06.2014
Matric -
Sutherland High School