Anand Vats

Over 19 years of global experience in innovation, equipment design, new product development and roll-out in the beverages space with AB-InBev/ SABMiller, Frigoglass, Metalfrio etc. Implemented global project spanning multiple countries across Africa, Europe and America to implementing CO2 and HC i.e. green technology in fridges, draught coolers and beverage coolers. Provides leadership and consultancy in design, new product development, roll-out, product and supplier audit, value engineering, cost reduction and optimizing energy consumption of general equipment, refrigeration and cold equipment, fridges, freezers and draught coolers.

I have wealth of experience and expertise working with Customers, Sales, Customer Service and Supply Chain and I strongly believe that innovation, cost reduction, energy reduction, resources optimization and value engineering supports the future sustainability of organisations, and I strive to promote this as best practice while maximising the profits.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS:

  • People and project management experience in new product development projects.
  • Implementing CO2 and HC technologies. -Development and implementation of technical and test standards to global suppliers.
  • Development of innovative technologies and cooling equipment. -Cost optimization, SKU rationalization and commercialization.
  • Development and implementation of procurement strategy delivering sustainability targets.
  • Reduction of the carbon footprint.
  • Product rationalization, quality improvements, energy reduction and performance improvements.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Building organizational capabilities
  • Product development
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Process improvement
  • Value engineering
  • Sustainability
  • Research & analysis
  • Customer management
  • Service management
  • Driving Innovation
  • Supplier development

“Always striving to improve systems and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.”

Gotsopoulos George Head of International Key Accounts, Global Accounts, Frigoglass S.A.I.C.

“A trusted partner to help improve cooling, thoughtfully approach a new product development, and make commercial impact.”

Federico Barquero Tefel Vice President of Commercialization, Fogel Group

“Excellent Development Partner for new product development, improving cooling and energy efficiency”

Daniel Janecek SALES OPERATIONS MANAGER, Plzensky Prazdroj

“A trusted partner to help improving cooling, reduce maintenance cost and share his knowledge and experience on Hydrocarbons”

Jorge Chiuz Gerente Equipo Frio en Cerveceria Hondurena S.A.

“World class workshop facilitation that helped us transfer important learning and share ideas across the globe”

Holger Apfel Global Category Director, SABMiller

“Great knowledge on design and efficiency of cooling systems and committed to refrigeration sustainability.”

Andre Fourie Head Sustainable Development, The South African Breweries