Simon Peters

Head of Partnerships and Special Projects at Yebo Fresh

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About

A dynamic and strategic thinker with a knack for innovative problem-solving and a positive, motivating approach to team and project management. He is a highly accomplished generalist,with a diverse skill set, and his adaptability allows him to be a valuable asset to almost any project, whether zooming in to the fine detail or pulling together the strands of a high-level vision. His ability to navigate complexity, generate innovative solutions, and maintain a positive and motivating work environment ensures consistent success in all his professional endeavors.

Experience

  • Yebo Fresh (6 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head of Partnerships
      Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Driving strategic collaborations and alliances to fuel growth and innovation in the dynamic e-commerce and grocery industry.

    • Head of NGO and special projects
      Dec 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

    • Commercial Director (acting)
      May 2023 - Jun 2023 · 2 mos

  • Co-Founder of Houtkappers at Houtkappers
    Jan 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 7 mos

    Houtkappers is a world class Artisan wooden gifting Social enterprise. As well developing cutting edge new products, Simon is responsible for relationship building with the greater social enterprise community and developing the Houtkappers Hub that seeks to pass on knowledge and skills to other start up and more established creative social enterprises

  • Owner and creative director at Simon Peters bespoke furniture
    Jul 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo

    Bespoke high class furniture creations