Example CV — C-Suite Executive
Fictional profile for illustration only, so you can see how this template looks fully filled in.
Michael van Zyl
Chief Operating Officer
michael.van.zyl@example.com071 234 5678Johannesburg, Gautenglinkedin.com/in/example-profile
Profile
Commercially minded COO with 15 years scaling operations across FMCG and retail. Track record of turning underperforming divisions into profit centres.
Work Experience
Chief Operating Officer
Jan 2020 – Present
Delta Consumer Brands · Johannesburg
- Grew EBITDA margin from 8% to 15% over 3 years through supply chain restructuring.
- Led a 1,200-person operations team across 6 provinces.
General Manager: Operations
Feb 2014 – Dec 2019
Prime Retail Holdings · Johannesburg
- Opened 40 new retail outlets in 4 years, all achieving break-even within 6 months.
Education
MBA
Gordon Institute of Business Science · Johannesburg
2012 – 2013
Skills
P&L ownershipSupply chain strategyOrganisational leadershipM&A integrationBoard reporting
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- isiZuluHome Language