Thomas Orr
About Thomas Orr
Thomas Orr is a Commercial Manager with extensive experience in various sectors, including finance and agriculture. He has held managerial positions at companies such as AgriProtein Technologies and Standard Bank, and currently works at ENTOCYCLE in London.
Current Role at Entocycle
Thomas Orr has been serving as the Commercial Manager at Entocycle since 2020. Based in London, England, he has been responsible for overseeing commercial operations and strategies within the organization. His role involves managing relationships with stakeholders and driving business development initiatives to enhance the company's market presence.
Previous Experience at AgriProtein Technologies
Before joining Entocycle, Thomas Orr worked as the Commercial Manager at AgriProtein Technologies from 2017 to 2020 in Cape Town. In this role, he focused on commercial strategies and partnerships, contributing to the company's growth in the sustainable protein sector.
Professional Background in Banking
Thomas Orr has extensive experience in the banking sector, having held multiple managerial positions at Standard Bank. His roles included managing the Energy, Utilities and Infrastructure Team from 2010 to 2011, and overseeing the Leveraged and Acquisition Finance Team from 2011 to 2012. He also managed the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Project Team from 2008 to 2010, all based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Educational Background
Thomas Orr has a diverse educational background. He studied Law, Political Science, and Economics at Stellenbosch University from 2001 to 2004. He also attended Peking University, where he completed a Postgraduate Finance program from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he studied Chinese Language at Beijing Language and Culture University from 2005 to 2006. Earlier, he attended St. Andrew's College from 1997 to 2000.
International Experience
Thomas Orr has gained international experience through his role as China Representative at Frontier Advisory Deloitte from 2005 to 2007 in Beijing. He also worked as a Subcontracted Researcher for the South African Institute of International Affairs in 2016 in Cape Town. His diverse experiences across different countries have contributed to his expertise in commercial management and international relations.