Fiona Van Der Linde
About Fiona Van Der Linde
Fiona Van Der Linde serves as the Acting Gdsn Manager at Gs1 and has been a Business Development Manager there since 2014. She also owns Growthbox Consulting and has extensive experience in leadership and skills development for children.
Work at GS1
Fiona Van Der Linde has been employed at GS1 since 2002. She currently serves as the Business Development Manager, a position she has held since 2014. In addition, she has been the Acting GDSN Manager since 2015. Her tenure at GS1 spans over two decades, during which she has also held roles such as Manager of Global Data Synchronisation, Traceability, and Product Recall for a brief period in 2014, and Business Unit Manager from 2004 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Fiona studied at Springs Girls High School and later attended College Campus in Johannesburg. She focused on Business Management, Marketing, Financial Management, Law, and Finance. Her education has equipped her with a diverse skill set applicable to her roles in business development and management.
Background
Fiona has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities within GS1 and currently as a Business Owner at Growthbox Consulting since 2017 in Bangalore, India. She has been actively involved in leadership and skills development coaching for children aged 7 to 12 since 2017, utilizing storytelling and interactive activities to enhance their self-esteem and confidence.
Coaching and Development Initiatives
Since 2017, Fiona has facilitated Train The Trainer programs aimed at empowering trainers to effectively deliver leadership and skills development for children. She focuses on interactive methods to engage children, fostering their personal growth and development.
Professional Involvement in South Africa
Fiona has been involved with the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa as GS1 South Africa since 2002. Her long-standing commitment to this organization highlights her dedication to the consumer goods sector and her expertise in data synchronization and traceability.