Andre Fourie

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Global VP: Sustainability at AB InBev

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Overview

Andre is a seasoned sustainability executive, having recently retired as Global VP of Sustainability at AB InBev. His career includes leadership roles at SABMiller and the National Business Initiative, focusing on water stewardship, climate strategy, and circular packaging. He holds an MBA from Oxford Brookes University.

After retiring from corporate life, Andre has pursued his passion for distilling by acquiring the Hout Bay Harbour Distillery, an award-winning gin distillery in Cape Town. He remains deeply engaged in climate change discussions, particularly concerning South Africas just transition and sustainable development.

In a shift from global corporate strategy to local craft entrepreneurship, Andre is now the new owner of South Africa’s only triple World Award–winning small-batch distillery.

Personality Overview

Procedural

Risk-averse

Thoughtful In Approach

They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people.  Their decisions are defined by the possible value that they can bring to the organization.
 They usually go by the book, following all rules and procedures.

Topics They Care About

Water Stewardship
Led global water sustainability strategy at AB InBev and SABMiller, focusing on watershed protection and addressing water risks in high-stress areas.
Craft Distilling
Recently acquired the Hout Bay Harbour Distillery in Cape Town, turning a passion for brewing and distilling into a new entrepreneurial venture post-retirement.
Climate Transition
Actively follows and comments on climate action, including the South Africa Climate Summit, with a focus on green industrialization and a just economic transition.

Media Appearances

OOSKAnews Talks - Andre Fourie, Global Director, Water, AB Inbev. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

2-2022 - 9-2025
Global VP: Sustainability at AB InBev
10-2016 - 3-2022
Global Director: Water Sustainability at AB InBev
9-2013 - 9-2016
Head of Water and Environmental Value at SABMiller
Head of Sustainable Development at South African Breweries
1-2002 - 6-2010
CEO at National Business Initiative

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA from Oxford Brookes University

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Insights For Selling To Andre

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about refund and cancellation policy if the need arises
  • Show willingness to accommodating their needs or requests
  • Focus your pitch on the impact that you could help them have on their organization

DONT's

  • Avoid saying anything that sounds like a risky proposition
  • Don’t don the salesperson avatar, be the friendly advisor instead
  • Don’t rush them to make quick decisions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andre is

  • Low risk, approval of other stakeholders and successful process-based evaluation are most important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andre

  • They don’t say no very often, and can take you around in circles sometimes.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andre move?

  • They do not like to rush, so they could be slow in making decisions.
  • Can Andre take some risk or not?

  • They rarely take risks and prefer making decisions supported by others.

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