Lactalis South Africa
Nerasha Bahaw-Louw is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, accounting, and cost control. Currently serving as Financial Manager and Financial Management Controller at Lactalis South Africa since September 2015, Nerasha oversees the full financial month-end process, the review and consolidation of financial statements, and coordinates budgets and forecasts while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. Prior roles include Cost Accountant at DairyBelle (Pty) Ltd, Financial Accountant at TFG (The Foschini Group), and various positions at Pioneer Foods, contributing to cost estimating, inventory management, and administrative support. Nerasha holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of the Western Cape.
Lactalis South Africa
Lactalis South Africa (LSA) was registered in South Africa in 2020. Although the name change from Parmalat SA only came into effect on 1 February 2020, the company under its previous name had been part of the Lactalis Group since 2011. LSA’s roots in South Africa and in France date back to the early 1900s. The company is home to quality and trusted brands such as Melrose, Président, Parmalat and Steri Stumpie, as well as Bonnita, PureJoy, Galbani, and Aylesbury. Our product range includes everything from cheese, longlife milk and flavoured milk, to ice cream, cream, maas, yoghurt, butter and fruit juice.