Tom’s career spans over 38 years in the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) industry. His executive positions included financial director and CFO of JSE-listed companies ICS Holdings, the largest perishable food manufacturer and distributor in South Africa, Astral Foods and Famous Brands. Tom was also financial director of the Consumer Brands division of Tiger Brands.
He served as non-executive director of another five JSE-listed companies and in most instances as chair of the audit committees. Tom retired in 2017 as chairman of JSE-listed Sovereign Foods.