Phoi appointed KBL Technical Director

| Thursday August 9, 2007 00:00

 

According to a statement issued by the company, Phoi joined KBL in 1985 as an Engineering Maintenance Supervisor. He worked his way through the ranks and served in the following positions: Brewery Maintenance Engineer, Packaging Manager, Production Manager and Plant Manager, all at KBL.

His qualifications include a Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Grimsby College of Higher Education; the United Kingdom (1983-85); Refrigeration Technician Part II, Kenya Polytechnic (1977-79); and Technical Teacher Certificate, Botswana Polytechnic (1981-82).

Phoi has also undergone training in Brewery Engineering at the Southern African Breweries Training Institute (1992-93) in Johannesburg.

As part of his development, he was seconded to the Lesotho Brewing Company as Technical Director at the beginning of 2003.

He joins KBL from his Lesotho assignment where he leaves behind an efficient and motivated team. As Technical Director, Reg will be managing a budget in excess of P235 million, leading the technical and manufacturing function of the company. He will be ultimately responsible for the cost-effective and reliable production of high quality products at KBL's two production plants (beer and soft drinks).

Commenting on the appointment, Hloni Matsela, Group Managing Director, said:
'We are proud that Reg is the first Motswana to be appointed Technical Director at KBL and we are confident that he is bringing with him a wealth of experience acquired over the years and consolidated during the period of secondment to Lesotho.

'This experience will be invaluable in making the required contribution to build our business and deliver value enhancing growth.'