Janet Kirkbride

Janet Kirkbride has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Janet is currently working as the Customer Marketing Director at Tiger Brands since January 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Red Jersey Consulting from 2006 to 2022 as a Senior Consultant, focusing on integrated growth strategies and tactical plans in the FMCG manufacturing and retail sector. Janet also served as a Strategic Consultant to Foods Director at Pick 'n Pay on a contract basis from 2006 to 2009. Earlier in their career, Janet held positions such as Director of Consulting at Glendinning Management Consultants from 1999 to 2005, Commercial Director at Ceres Fruit Juices from 1997 to 1999, and Owner of Team Trax Auto Accessories & Modifications from 1994 to 1997. Janet also worked at SPAR as a Category Manager, reporting into the Merchandise Director, from 1995 to 1997, and at Unilever in various roles including Category Manager and Key Account Manager from 1991 to 1994. Janet started their career at Unilever - Hudson & Knight as a Product Group Manager from 1985 to 1990.

Janet Kirkbride obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Janet attended the university from 1982 to 1984.