Job Title: FD
Company: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Walter Leonhardt was appointed Financial Director of Coca-Cola Beverages SA (CCBSA) in July 2016. Having occupied key roles in both the beer and soft drinks divisions of SAB, Walter has extensive experience in the beverage sector. With a strong background in finance and business support, as well as an in-depth understanding of the industry, Walter has brought exceptional skills and insight to his role as Finance Director at CCBSA. Prior to working for CCBSA he was a Financial Manager at SAB and a Manager at PwC, where he also served his articles. He has a B.Compt Honours from UNISA and is a CA(SA).
Work
2024 – Present Non-Executive Director, Rugani Juice
2024 – Present Non-Executive Director, Greenway Farms SA
2020 – Present Non-Executive Director, Western Cape Fruit Processors
2020 – 2023 Director, Associated Fruit Processors
2016 – 2023 Financial Director, Coca-Cola Beverages SA
2014 – 2023 Director, Appletiser
2009 – 2023 Director, Coca-Cola Canners of SA
2009 – 2016 Financial Director, Amalgamated Beverage Industries
2007 – 2009 Financial Manager Operations, Amalgamated Beverage Industries
2003 – 2007 Financial Manager: Sales and Distribution, South African Breweries
2002 – 2003 Financial Manager: Isando Region, South African Breweries
1998 – 2002 Area Manager: Sales and Distribution, South African Breweries
1997 – 1998 Distribution Manager, South African Breweries
1995 – 1995 Manager: Business Advisory Services, PwC
1992 – 1994 Article Clerk, PwC
1989 – 1991 Bursar Student, Anglovaal
Education
2000 – 2000 Advanced Labour Law, UNISA
1993 – 1993 CA (SA), PAAB
1992 – 1992 B.Compt Hons, Accounting, Tax, Auditing, UNISA
1989 – 1991 B.Compt, Accounting, Tax, Auditing, University of the Free State
About Coca-Cola Beverages SA: With a customer base of 170,000, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is the South African-based subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA). Almost 70 percent of CCBA’s volume is produced and sold in South Africa.
