Jacob Fennie

Background

Fennie, Jacob was born on December 29, 1951 in Cape Town, South Africa. Son of Jacob and Caroline Fennie.

Education

Bachelor in Social Science, U. Capetown, South Africa, 1979; Bachelor in Social Science with honors, U. Capetown, South Africa, 1981; Master of Philosophy in Economics, U. Capetown, South Africa, 1983; Master of Business Administration, Fairfax U., 1990.

Career

Lecturer, U. Cape Town, South Africa, 1978-1979; group training manager, Tiger Oats Ltd., Cape Town, 1979-1981; group managing director, P.E.E.R. World Group Ltd., London, 1981-1985; operations staff, Spartacus International, 1985-1993; group new business development executive, Kolosus Holdings Ltd., South Africa, 1993-1995; group marketing director, Ball & Coalter Foods (Pty) Ltd., South Africa, since 1995. Board directors S.A.L.T. (Pty) Ltd., First Africa Technologies (Pty) Ltd., Genlight Industries (Pty) Ltd., Ausaf Investment (Australia) Ltd. Chairman, director Azania Phoenix Development Foundation, Multi-Development Business Coalition Group (Pty) Ltd., Afriforum (Pty) Ltd., Liasson Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd., Tahlia Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd., African Subcontractors (Pty) Ltd., Vulani Food Distbrs., South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Achievements

• Jacob Fennie has been listed as a noteworthy Food company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute Pers. Management, South African Institute International Affairs, National Black Business Caucus (subcommittee chairman), South African Institute Materials Handling, Bicsn Franchise Institute International, British Institute Management, Black Mgmt.Forum, American Management Association, Portfolio Business Club International, Enterprise Investment Forum, Institute Dirs.

Interests

• Avocations: track and field, nature conservancy, technology innovation, human resource development, ball sports.

Connections

Father:

Jacob Fennie

Mother:

Caroline Fennie