Friedel Spies

Friedel Spies is a seasoned business development and operations professional with extensive experience in managing commercial functions within logistics and supply chain sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development at Imperial since May 2021, Friedel previously held roles including independent consultant at Consumer Intelligence Africa and Business Development & Commercial Director at ID Logistics. A notable tenure at IMPERIAL Retail Logistics involved overseeing operations and combining commercial responsibilities, while earlier positions at TFD Network Africa included Director of Customer Service & Business Development, demonstrating significant contributions to revenue growth and strategic initiatives. Friedel possesses a solid academic foundation with a BCom in Money and Banking/Business Management from the University of the Free State and has a proven track record in industry research, client negotiations, and establishing brand awareness in competitive markets.