Consultancy

Global Professional Services and Expertise with Bernard van Tonder

At Gastrolomeu, we rely on the experience and strategic vision of Bernard van Tonder, a global investor and expert with over 30 years of experience in Africa, Europe, USA and Asia. With a career marked by success in executive leadership positions, Bernard brings deep market knowledge and an innovative approach to increasing market share and optimizing operations.

About Bernard van Tonder:
Bernard is an entrepreneur and strategist specializing in defining market strategies and concept innovation based on in-depth market and industry analysis. Fluent in Portuguese and English, lived in Angola and currently based in Johannesburg, Bernard is a true citizen of the world who understands the complexities of global markets.

Featured Experience:

• Global Management and Strategy: Having worked for renowned companies such as SABMiller, Novozymes, PALL Corporation, Coca Cola, Distell and KWV Bernard was responsible for defining strategies that drove market share growth in regions such as Africa, Asia and China.
• Business Development: From building agricultural supply chains in Africa to creating innovative operations in China, Bernard has a proven track record of turning challenges into growth opportunities.
• Emerging Markets Leadership: Bernard has extensive experience in emerging markets, having developed supply chains for smallholder farmers in Tanzania, Mozambique and Zambia, promoting local products and creating new opportunities for communities.
• Investments and Partnerships in Portugal: Bernard is currently also a business partner and investor in Portugal, focused on the distribution of fast moving consumer goods for retail and real estate development.

With a unique combination of experience, market acumen and passion for innovation, Bernard van Tonder is a key pillar of our consultancy. He brings a global perspective and a practical approach to helping our partners reach new heights of success.