Mmaphuti Rankapole

Mmaphuti Rankapole is an experienced marketing and business professional with a strong background in the beverages and consumer goods sectors. Currently serving as General Manager of the Beverages Category at Pioneer Foods since November 2018, Mmaphuti holds full P&L accountability and focuses on net revenue, market share, and profit growth. Prior to this role, Mmaphuti was Marketing Director at Tiger Brands from June 2007 to October 2018, where significant achievements included leadership in market share and brand equity, alongside a focus on innovation and revenue growth. Mmaphuti's career also includes roles as Marketing Manager at Brand South Africa, Senior Brand Manager at Yum! Restaurants International for KFC, and Assistant Brand Manager at Unilever. Educational qualifications include an MBA from GIBS Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from the University of the Witwatersrand.