PIONEER FOOD GROUP LIMITED - Pioneer Foods: Early Retirement And Succession Planning

Pioneer Foods: Early Retirement And Succession Planning

Pioneer Food Group Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 1996/017676/06)
Share code: PFG
ISIN code: ZAE000118279
(“Pioneer Foods” or “the Company”)

PIONEER FOODS: EARLY RETIREMENT AND SUCCESSION PLANNING

Pioneer Foods Chief Executive Officer Phil Roux has, after
consultation with the Board, informed the Board of his decision to
retire as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and as a director of the
Company, effective 1 October 2017. The company will retain his
services as a strategic advisor until 30 November 2019, which will
enable Pioneer Foods to continue leveraging his experience and
expertise to the benefit of the group.

Phil Roux joined the group in 2013 as Chief Executive Officer.
Since his appointment he has strategically repositioned the
company, transformed the operating model, significantly reduced the
company’s cost base, developed a pipeline of talent and instilled
a performance culture that bodes well for the future.

Phil said: "Pioneer Foods is a strong group with world class assets
and brands and it has been a real privilege to lead this
organisation. We have made significant strides in repositioning it
as a more strategically robust group. The underlying fundamentals
are very strong and Pioneer is well positioned for future growth.
I am proud to be associated with Pioneer Foods and delighted that
I will continue to be able to contribute in an advisory capacity
over the next 2 years.”

KK Combi, Chairman of Pioneer Foods, said: "Phil has been an asset
to the Company and has brought about significant positive change.
He was responsible for implementing an improved operating model and
made some strategic acquisitions including the JV with Futurelife,
the Weetabix Kenya acquisition and Food Concepts Nigeria. We have
a strong balance sheet with ample capacity for growth and our
embedded strategy should ensure margin recovery and growth going
forward. The senior leadership team has benefited from his
experience and approach and his contribution to the company has
been very valuable. We look forward to continue having access to
his expertise in an advisory capacity as we enter the next phase”.

The internal management structure has been set up in such a way
that it allows for a seamless transition in executive leadership.
Accordingly, the Board is pleased to announce that Tertius Carstens
will take over as CEO on 1 October 2017.
Tertius Carstens has been with the group since 1994 and has
previously been an executive director on the Board of Pioneer. He
has been a member of the senior executive leadership team for more
than 15 years and is currently the Business Executive responsible
for the Essential Foods Division - the largest operating division
and profit contributor within the group.

Said KK Combi: “We have put deliberate effort into building
leadership depth within the organization. Tertius is exceptionally
qualified and respected amongst all stakeholders of the Group, both
internally and externally. His strong track record and depth of
knowledge and experience across all aspects of the organization
makes him the ideal candidate to assume the role of CEO.”

Tertius said: “I’m delighted to have been appointed CEO of Pioneer
by the Board and to continue working with my colleagues leading the
organization during its next chapter. Phil has been a strong leader
and has repositioned the company during his tenure, with a well-
articulated strategy and a team of experts on the executive
leadership team. I am personally invested in Pioneer Foods and am
excited to take up this position in October.”

The Board has expressed its sincere appreciation to Phil for his
contribution and congratulated Tertius on his appointment.

Pioneer Foods has and continues to make key strategic appointments
to ensure appropriate succession. Recently, these included:

1. Felix Lombard was promoted to and appointed as Chief Financial
   Officer of the Group and Executive Director on the Board,
   effective 1 July 2017. Felix was previously the Business
   Executive of the Groceries Division.

2. Martin Neethling was promoted to and appointed as Business
   Executive of the Groceries Division of Pioneer Foods, effective
   1 July 2017. Before succeeding Felix in this position, Martin
   was the Group Strategic Marketing Officer and continues to
   support all divisions in this regard.

3. Riaan Heyl has been promoted to and appointed as Business
   Executive of the Essential Foods Division of Pioneer Foods,
   effective 1 October 2017. Riaan was previously the Managing
   Executive of the Bakeries Division within Essential Foods and
   reported to Tertius Carstens.

4. Dr. Elroy Goliath has been promoted to and appointed as Group
   Executive of Supply Chain, effective 1 October 2017. Elroy has
   been with the group for more than 10 years and has acted in
   various senior operational and supply chain roles.
5. Nico Moloto has been promoted to and appointed as Group Executive
   of Sustainability and Stakeholders. Nico joined the Group in 2015
   and his immediate impact was noted throughout leading to his
   promotion to the executive level.

The Board congratulates these individuals with their respective
appointments.

Tyger Valley
1 September 2017

Sponsor
PSG Capital

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