"Real business impact happens when planning and technology drive decisions from the boardroom to the shopfloor. Anything less is just theatre."
Ruan brings over 20 years of experience in supply chain planning and execution, decision intelligence, AI and digital transformation, having worked with global organisations across CPG, automotive, pharma, manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, mining, and high-tech.
With a background in Integrated Business Planning, advanced planning systems, and AI-powered decision intelligence, Ruan specialises in helping leadership teams turn complexity into competitive advantage. His expertise lies in designing and embedding planning processes, developing leadership behaviours, and ensuring technology supports Oliver Wight's Class A and Proven Path frameworks.
Ruan has worked with leading organisations including Diageo, BAT, Mars, Vodafone, Premier Foods, Sony Interactive Entertainment, BMW, Sasol, and Anglo American. His focus is always on delivering measurable outcomes - from EBITDA growth and working capital improvements to improved service, agility and resilience.
Ruan is passionate about providing clients with behavioural and process excellence and modern digital capabilities. He thrives on working with organisations at every level - from shaping strategy with the boardroom to embedding change on the shopfloor - helping clients become true 'planning powerhouses' that sustain performance long after the project ends.
