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Rod Benwell

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Commercial Director at Elliott Baxter Group
📍 Felbridge, Inglaterra, Reino Unido, United Kingdom

Rod Benwell is the Commercial Director at Elliott Baxter Paper, leveraging over two decades of experience in the paper industry. His role encompasses overseeing commercial activities and exploring future acquisitions and diversification. Originally from South Africa, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of South Africa and previously managed an investment fund.

Outside of work, Rod is married with two daughters. He is actively involved with the Paper Industry Charitable Trust (PICT), having served as its President. He participates in the trusts fundraising activities, including golf events and charity lunches, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting his industry peers through charitable work.

Interestingly, Rod attended 12 different schools during his schooling career in South Africa.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Commercial Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Felbridge, Inglaterra, Reino Unido, United Kingdom
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Paper Industry
With over 21 years in the sector, he is a seasoned expert, currently driving commercial strategy and acquisitions at Elliott Baxter Paper.
Investment Management
Previously ran an investment fund linked to the Suzano Group and is also a Partner at Benwell Properties and Bewell Investment Management LLP.
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Career

Work history

1-2013
Commercial Director
Elliott Baxter Group
9-2012
Partner
Benwell Properties
1-2009 - 12-2012
Partner
Bewell investment Management LLP
MD Paper in Europe
Suzano Papel e Celulose
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Education
1985 - 1992
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
1981 - 1983
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Pinetown Boys High School, South Africa
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