Carl Ontong
CEO, Centrecore CC
A professional manager with considerable expertise in start-up situations and the development of profit streams with the associated business systems.
My years of experience within large, diverse South African, European and British companies have enabled me to develop high-level skills of analysis, design and implementation of new business systems encompassing the complete range of business functions.
I have wide-ranging knowledge of statutory requirements, health and safety, labour relations, contracting, information technology, manufacturing, transport, warehousing/storage and distribution systems, quality control systems, business accounting and financial analysis/budgeting.
On the personal side I am ambitious, energetic and derive great job satisfaction from seeing through projects from inception to evaluation. Strong interpersonal skills enable me to negotiate successfully at all levels, providing maximum benefit for my company.
7 contacts2004 - 2011Established in 1978, Centrecore ( www.centrecore.co.za )provides a wide range of CCA treated timber products and services to improve and enhance your property. I acquired this business from the founder member (who retired), and since taking over, managed to double the turnover and increase profits in relation to the growth. A well known and respected company in the industry with an established and loyal customer base.
2000 - 2003General Manager, Executive Insulation, Wellingborough, U.K.
( www.belgrade-polymer.com )
General Manager of Executive Insulations, a subsidiary of Belgrade Insulations, and also Manager of the Belgrade Contracting Division with full
P & L responsibility.
We provide a service to Local Authorities, Utilities, and the Managing Agents for the Department of Transport Environment and Regions (commercial and domestic), supplying and contracting various products within our range.
1997 - 2000Management Consultant/Project Manager with System 21, Dudley, West Midlands, UK ( www.system21.co.uk )
In this position I have specialised in change management, identifying needs, proposing and implementing solutions (BPR).
Working with blue chip companies my role has included carrying out business analyses, presentation of proposals, and preparation of management action plans, project management and evaluation.
I worked within a range of business sectors including retail, construction, financial, manufacturing and catering.