Derek Coleman

About

Experienced Technical Leader(GCC) with a demonstrated history of working in the packaging and containers industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, Projects, Lean Manufacturing, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement. Currently General Manager of Nampak Closures in Durban.

Experience

• Travel at Career Break
  May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  After 36 yrs in FMCG, I am taking some time out. We will see what 2027 brings. In the meantime I will be doing some bucket list things.

• Managing Director at BERICAP
  Mar 2024 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  Bericap is a global leader in plastic closures

• Nampak (34 yrs 3 mos)
  • General Manager
    Jun 2021 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    GM of plastic closures business in Durban, leading a fantastic team.

  • Divisional Technical & Projects Director Closures|Crates|Tubes
    Oct 2016 - Apr 2023 · 6 yrs 7 mos

  • Divisional Technical Director - Nampak Closures|Tubes
    Oct 2014 - Sep 2016 · 2 yrs