‘In leading through high-pressure environments, I’ve seen how aligning teams around shared goals, meaningful metrics, and a service-first mindset consistently unlocks performance and innovation. It’s something I’ve witnessed time and again, even in the most challenging conditions. That insight shapes the way I now support and guide business leaders as a Vistage Chair.’

With over 27 years’ experience as a CEO and senior executive, Alan has led diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across sectors including automotive, manufacturing, distribution, digital content creation, infrastructure, and local government. He has successfully steered businesses through growth and transformation—and navigated some of the toughest conditions leadership can bring. His career has spanned recessions, private equity transactions, regulatory change, margin erosion, fires, hostile shareholders, and major cultural shifts.

At the heart of Alan’s leadership philosophy is a belief in customer service excellence as a transformative force. He has seen firsthand how aligning teams around shared goals, meaningful performance metrics, and a service-first mindset can unlock innovation, improve efficiency, and deliver breakthrough results. More than a strategy, this approach creates a thriving business, an energised workplace culture, and lasting impact for employees, customers, suppliers, and the broader community.

A long-standing CE group member at Vistage, Alan credits much of his personal and professional growth to the care and wisdom of his peer advisory group. He believes strong leaders don’t simply manage—they inspire, guide, and empower those around them to navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence.

Career highlights:

• Vice President: Global Distribution at Rolls-Royce Power Systems
• Pioneered a global customer service excellence program
• Managing Director: MTU Asia
• CEO MTU South Africa
• Chair: Alpine Community Plantations
• Director Assets: Local Government –
• CEO group member for over 10 years