Francois Retief

Francois Retief is an experienced sales professional specializing in edible oils and fats, with over 20 years in the industry. Currently serving as the Head of Speciality Fats at Olenex since August 2020 and a Commercial Manager at Archer Daniels Midland since August 2002, Francois has extensive expertise across commodity, speciality, and packed product categories. Previous positions include Senior Key Account Manager and Senior Sales Manager at Olenex Sarl, along with a role as National Sales Manager at Unilever, focusing on bulk products for the food industry. Additionally, Francois has managed regional accounts in hygiene chemicals at DiverseyLever, enhancing skills before transitioning to the edible oils sector. Francois holds an HND in Environmental Health from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.