Pieter Smith

Experience

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  Sasol Wax

  Jan 1995 - Mar 2007

  Senior Process Engineer/Information Management Consultant

  Improved production and efficiency through analysis, modelling, optimisation, technical support and the application of problem-solving methodologies; logistical planning and forecasting.Managed Information Management function including team, budget and compliance/ governance (Sarbanes-Oxley).Developed systems and tools to promote and improve safety, knowledge management and competitive intelligence.Successfully delivered stage-gate based business track for a large candle manufacturing facility.Supported executive management team through the delivery of strategic intelligence and research results, benchmarking, valued member of Sasol scenario tracking team.Award: Sasol Knowledge Management award for most promising business unit (member of Sasol Knowledge Management Steering Committee) Show less

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  Sasol Technology

  Apr 2007 - Mar 2015

  Senior Business/Competitive Intelligence Consultant

  Challenged exco’s thinking through strategic intelligence and insights, and by facilitating exco’s engagements with world-class topic experts.Developed and enhanced competitive intelligence products and services by implementing processes, databases, and systems.With team received division Executive Committee award in 2010/2011 for intelligence services rendered.

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  Viridis Insights/BTL Insights (Pty) Ltd

  Apr 2015 - now

  Director, Researcher, Analyst

  Reducing business and reputational risks through background checks and due diligence reports, reports frequently used in board-level reviews.Competitive intelligence, training and education. Guest lecturer at Wits Business School.Market research support. Strategic decision support.