Roma Ramkhelawan
About Roma Ramkhelawan
Roma Ramkhelawan is the Marketing Commercialisation Manager at SC Johnson in South Africa with 16 years of experience in FMCG and Telecommunications.
Title and Current Role
Roma Ramkhelawan is currently serving as the Marketing Commercialisation Manager at SC Johnson in South Africa. In this role, she focuses on overseeing the marketing strategies and commercialization efforts for the company's products within the region.
Previous Experience at SC Johnson
Roma Ramkhelawan previously held the position of Manager, Marketing Commercialisation at SC Johnson from 2018 to 2020 in the Johannesburg Area, South Africa. During her tenure, she was responsible for marketing and commercializing the company's offerings, contributing to brand growth and market penetration.
Past Roles at PepsiCo
Roma's career at PepsiCo spanned several roles over multiple years. From 2016 to 2018, she served as the SSA Marketing Manager - Energy, Non-Carbonated Beverages (NCB) & Mountain Dew in Johannesburg. Before that, she held various roles including Senior Brand Manager Simba Core & Media, and Senior Brand Manager, continuously contributing to the company's marketing initiatives and brand management strategies.
Experience at Ferrero and Vodacom
Roma worked as a Senior Brand Manager at Ferrero for 9 months in 2015. Prior to that, she served as the Marketing Manager - Prepaid Segment at Vodacom from 2014 to 2015 in Midrand, South Africa. In both roles, she was instrumental in managing and implementing marketing strategies to enhance brand presence and market share.
Education and Academic Background
Roma Ramkhelawan pursued her higher education at Rand Afrikaans University. She achieved a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), with a focus on Marketing/Marketing Management, General, from 1999 to 2002. Later, she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Hons in Strategic Management in 2002, providing her with a strong academic foundation in strategic and marketing principles.
Expertise and Professional Skills
Roma has over 16 years of experience in leading and delivering under pressure in global brand-driven FMCG and Telecommunications organizations. She specializes in leading the pest control category and share growth across the Africa cluster. Her expertise includes a comprehensive understanding of the complete commercial value chain, and she is known for fostering an environment that drives business results and promotes career growth and personal development.