Julian Schonken is the Group CEO and Executive Director of Innscor Africa, a position he has held since September 2016.
He also serves as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director at National Foods Holdings Ltd. and Light Manufacturing Co. since 2015.
Previously, Schonkwn was a Group Financial Director at Rennie Grinaker and a Non-Executive Director at Colcom Holdings Ltd.
Education
Schonken completed his undergraduate education at Rhodes University in South Africa, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
Career
Schonken currently serves as the Group CEO of Innscor Africa, overseeing the operational management of the company.
Under his leadership, the company has focused on innovation and expansion within the consumer goods sector, navigating market challenges while enhancing its product offerings.
As a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director at National Foods Holdings, Schonken contributes to the governance and strategic oversight of one of Zimbabwe’s largest food manufacturers.
He also holds a similar position as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director at Light Manufacturing Co., where he applies his expertise in manufacturing and corporate governance.
Prior to these roles, Schonken served as the Group Financial Director at Rennie Grinaker, where he was responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategies within the group.
Earlier in his career, Schonken was a Non-Executive Director at Colcom Holdings Ltd., a major player in Zimbabwe’s meat processing industry.
Innscor Limited
Innscor Africa Limited is primarily engaged in light manufacturing and the production of consumer goods.
The company operates through several segments, including Milk-Bake, Protein, and Other Light Manufacturing.
Key brands under Innscor include Pearlander super refined maize meal, Gloria flour, various meat products from Colcom, and baked goods from Bakers Inn.
The company has a strong presence in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector through its subsidiary, Simbisa Brands, which operates popular outlets like Chicken Inn.
Additionally, Innscor has significant stakes in companies such as National Foods Holdings Ltd. and Colcom Holdings Ltd.
Simbisa Brands
Simbisa Brands which is part of the Innscor Group has a significant presence across Africa, operating in nine countries, including Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana, Mauritius, Zambia, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Malawi, Swaziland, and Lesotho.
Simbisa Brands manages a diverse portfolio of well-known quick-service restaurant brands including Chicken Inn, Pizza Inn, Creamy Inn, Baker’s Inn, Fish Inn, and RocoMamas.
Additionally, it operates casual dining options like Nando’s which is available in Zimbabwe only, Ocean Basket, and The Grill Shack.
The company also features delivery services through Dial a Delivery and coffee houses such as Vida e Caffè and Haefelis.
