ABOUT US
THE EVOLUTION GROUP
With a combined experience of over 90 years, the group’s management is well-equipped to grow the business globally. Not only does the management have experience in key emerging markets like Africa and Latin America, but has also been successfully conducting business in China since 1993. On the ground, a motivated and dedicated team of product sales managers, warehouse, logistic and assembly line staff ensure assembled products are of top quality and orders reach retailers on time.
OUR PEOPLE
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Marc Ackermann Group CEOIf I wasn’t here, I would be: Cycling and travelling to cool places.
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Sean Roberts Group CFO
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Road tripping with my wife and kids.
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Neelan Rao Group Operations Manager
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Out swimming.
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Dave Shemmeld Senior Product Manager – Cycling
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Riding my bike.
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Candice Ackermann Group Human Resources
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Travelling the world with my husband and our boys, eating, drinking, training, exploring and celebrating life.
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Jordan Perkins Senior Product Manager – Fitness Equipment, Wheeled Sport & Seasonal Sport
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Flying an airplane.
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Tasneem Guruppa Group Shipping Manager
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Spending time with my kids.
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Tracie Robertson Senior Product and Sales Manager – Housewares, Toys, Luggage and Baby
If I wasn’t here, I would be: In Monaco working as a pit crew member for F1 McClaren team.
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Dilana Groenewald Product and Sales Manager – Baby And Toys
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Travelling with my daughter.
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Lucille Dirker Product and Sales Manager – Hardware and Appliances
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Travelling to beautiful sites and playing with my dog on the beach.
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Nicki van Aardt Senior Product and Sales Manager
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Planning a party somewhere while running after my hooligans.
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Pooven Naidoo Sales Manager - Africa & IFD South Africa
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Travelling with my wife and kids.
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Enos Molepo Outbound Logistics Controller
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Farming.
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Ismaeel Hassen Financial Accountant
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Travelling the world, one continent at a time.
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Kubashnee Shunmugam Head of Creative and Design
If I wasn’t here, I would be: On my couch watching a new episode of American Horror Story.
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Leonard Rabyanyana Group Driver
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Playing soccer.
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Marinda Janse van Rensburg Social Media and Digital Marketer
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Travelling.
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Nafisa Majam Credit Controller
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Spending quiet time with my son.
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Prince Ndimande Group Operations
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Playing soccer.
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Shukrie Veldsman Shipping Administrator
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Sitting on a beach in Jamaica.
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Walter Kgosana Orders Administrator
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Watching soccer.
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Jarred Smith IBD Sales and Technical Support
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Cycling and playing soccer.
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Nicole Pereira Senior Financial Assistant
If I wasn’t here, I would be: In Paris with my husband and daughter.
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Kyle Oeschger Graphic Designer and Digital Marketer
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Cracking a cold one with the boys.
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Skhosiphi Mgobozi Shipping Co-ordinator
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Coaching kids with soccer.
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Simon Nkosana Kamhaka SERVICE CENTRE
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Coaching high school basketball.
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Nicholas Rowe Financial Accountant
If I wasn’t here, I would be: On the golf course in Plett.
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Samantha Hugget Junior Product Manager
If I wasn’t here, I would be: On vacation in America with my family.
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James Tindall Junior Product Manager - Fitness Equipment, Wheeled & Seasonal Sport
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Travelling the world playing golf.
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Sadiyya Mayet Financial Manager
If I wasn’t here, I would be: Visiting the 7 wonders of the world.
COMPANY HISTORY
Evolution Group has seen significant growth since operations began in 2005.
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2005
EVOLUTION HOLDINGS FORMED - A retail business focused on private label
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2005
NUMBER OF PRIVATE LABEL CATEGORIES INCREASED - From 1-4 Trade into Africa via Dubai
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2008
BUSINESS MODEL CHANGES FROM PRIVATE LABEL TO BRAND DISTRIBUTION - Major deals secured (E.g. Mattel - Barbie & Hot Wheels)
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2011
ACQUISITION OF EMOTION CYCLING - To form Evolution Group (ECG)
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2011
ACQUISITION OF AFRICA'S LARGEST AND WORLD'S OLDEST CYCLING BRANDS: Raleigh Africa
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2013
EVOLUTION CHINA OFFICES OPENED DECEMBER - More licenses secured: NBA
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2014
TOY DIVISION IS LAUNCHED
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2014
EVOLUTION EXPANDS INTERNATIONALLY
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2015
OFFICE FURNITURE AND PATIO IS LAUNCHED
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2016
EVOLUTION LAUNCHES its Flooring, Baby & Luggage division and expands into further international markets
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2017
LAUNCHES LED LIGHTING DIVISION
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2018
LAUNCHES TROJAN HEALTH EQUIPMENT (Africa's largest home fitness brand)
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2019
DISCOVERY ADVENTURES OUTDOOR AND ANIMAL PLANET LAUNCHES