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Meet The Alistair Group Team
ALISTAIR JAMES
Director
Alistair James is a U.S. citizen and U.K. citizen who has worked in Tanzania since 2002. Alistair also brings work experience from Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, and Cameroon. Alistair initially came to Tanzania to work in the hunting industry. In 2004, Alistair opened his own company, Alistair James Safaris, which marketed African hunting trips in the United States and Europe.
Alistair registered Alistair James Company Ltd. in 2006 in order to explore further investment opportunities in the region. Alistair is a fluent Swahili speaker and has successfully executed tourism, grain trading, and transportation projects in the country. Alistair was formally educated at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, U.S.A and holds a B.A. in Economics.
ANGELO CARUSO
Director
Angelo Caruso is a German citizen who has worked in Africa since 1997. Angelo has experience managing logistical and workshop operations in the demining, gemstone, and road construction industries. Angelo has worked on projects in Tanzania as well as Angola, Kenya, and South Sudan.
He served as an officer in the German Army and managed the maintenance and transport section of his battalion from 1987 until 1991. Angelo was formally educated in Germany and holds a Master Mechanics Certificate.
CLEMENTINE JAMES
Director
Clementine James is a U.S. citizen and U.K. citizen who has been working with the Alistair Logistics team since February 2011. She previously served as the Director of Operations for Lillingston, a management consultancy in the UK.
Clementine holds a BA from Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, and an MBA from Imperial College Business School, London.
ANNA JOYCE
Tanzania and DRC Area Lead
Anna Joyce is a Tanzanian citizen who has worked with the Company since April 2010. Anna Joyce serves as our Tanzania Area Lead and always ensures her clients are happy at every turn. Anna has previously worked at Asilia Lodges and Camps, and Nashera Hotels on tourism projects in the country. Anna studied at Waldorf College in Iowa, USA and holds a B.A. in Computer Information and Business Management.
SHAUN DE KOKER
Group Head of Legal
Shaun is a South African citizen with more than 10 years of legal experience across the African region. He joined the company as the Head of the Legal Department in July of 2022, after spending 7 years in multiple roles for the world’s largest security company, ranging from legal to specialised technology projects. He holds Bcomm (Law) and LLB degrees from the University of Stellenbosch and is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa, as well as a Conveyancer.
PETER KRUGER
Group Head of HR and Employee Engagement
Peter, brings over a decade of extensive experience in diverse senior management positions.
In June 2023, he joined Alistair as the Group Head of HR. Initially trained as a lawyer specializing in Labour Law, Peter transitioned into the corporate world.
Prior to his current role, he served as an HR and Payroll Manager, Employee Relations Manager, and General Manager in both the Private Security Industry and the Road Freight and Logistics Industry. Peter’s educational background includes a LLB, LLM, and MBA degrees from the University of Stellenbosch and Stellenbosch Business School.
Currently, he is in the process of completing his DBA in Responsible Leadership, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
FRANCOIS SCHUTTE
Head of Commercial
WARREN VAN HEERDEN
Head of Operations (Road Freight)
Warren, a Zimbabwean national, assumed the role of Group Head of Operations (Road Freight) at Alistair in January 2022, bringing with him a decade of hands-on experience from Mozambique. A graduate of the University of Cape Town, he holds a BSocSc in Psychological Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Enterprise Management.
Since entering the Transport and Logistics industry in 2005, Warren has steadily advanced through progressively senior positions, developing expertise in team and process management, strategic planning, and international fleet operations.
DONALD BENNO
Head of Clearing & Forwarding
PAULINE DESMET
Head of Integrated Projects
BRIAN MEZGER
Head of Information Technology
MANYANDA MAZIKU
Group Head of HSSEQ
As head of HSSEQ and Technical Department at Alistair Group since July 2019, Manyanda brings over a decade of expertise in Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, and Training Management Systems. A Tanzanian national, he has built a diverse portfolio across Mining, Manufacturing, Certification, and Telecommunications sectors.
His comprehensive experience encompasses managing organisational risk assessments, accident investigations, safety audits, and ensuring compliance with both local and international standards.
WILL JAMES
Head of Process
Will holds dual citizenship in the United States and the United Kingdom. Since 2017, he has been employed by Alistair Group, where he takes pleasure in creating and deploying the digital and physical infrastructure that enables Alistair’s teams to consistently deliver high-quality work on a large scale. Will has played a significant role in designing and rolling out the company’s solutions for transportation, warehousing, and document management.
MARK HAWORTH
Head of Managed Fleets
Mark, a British national with a global professional perspective, has cultivated extensive experience across the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and pivotal African markets, including Kenya and South Africa. Armed with a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Bristol, he brings sophisticated analytical expertise to planning and strategy, specializing in commercial retail insights, agricultural systems analysis, and fleet management optimization.
JOSEPHINE MUGUNDA
Area Lead & Government Liaison TZ
Josephine is a Tanzanian citizen who serves as East Africa Government Liaison at Alistair Group, leading regional operations since 2024. She joined the company in 2019 as a Government Liaison Officer, where she established key partnerships and streamlined regulatory processes. Josephine holds a degree in International Relations and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Foreign Relations. Her expertise in regulatory compliance and government relations has been instrumental in driving Alistair Group’s growth and strategic initiatives in Tanzania.
CHEMBE NKONDE
Area Lead & Government Liaison Officer
Chembe is a Zambian citizen and has served as Area Lead, and Government Liaison Officer at Alistair Logistics Zambia Limited since February 2023.
With over ten years of experience in government relations and corporate governance, she manages strategic relationships between the company and government entities while overseeing key projects across real estate and government investments. Chembe holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies and specializes in compliance management, litigation support, and corporate governance.
MARC NANU
Head of Warehousing
With over 20 years of international logistics expertise, Marc combines his dual master’s degrees in Business Administration and Civil Engineering with extensive experience across African markets. His deep understanding of the African mining industry has been shaped through successful operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso, where he has skillfully navigated diverse cultural and operational landscapes.
A French national, Marc brings a strong multilingual capability to Alistair Group. Beyond his native French, he is fluent in English and Italian, while maintaining operational proficiency in German and Spanish.