relationship with suppliers and for me , we ’ ve really cracked that with the Accelerator programme .”

The Accelerator and Entrepreneurship programmes , headed up by Sanjay Premraj , Supplier Development Director and Zoleka Lisa , Procurement , Capabilities and Sustainability Director , respectively ,

to create 10 000 jobs across in South Africa by 2022 , and the Accelerator programme is key to reaching this goal .

“ We understand that by creating and growing the suppliers , we ’ re creating real , meaningful jobs and in the end , a more robust local economy ,” said Premraj .

Hauxwell looks at it from

create and develop the key suppliers of the future which are representative of relevant demographics .

“ What we have found in Africa is that , while there are a number

a broader perspective , noting that the company ’ s entire leadership team across its African zones has what he describes as an “ African dream .” “ We want to be a company

of local suppliers that we can work with , they don ’ t immediately have the capabilities required to be a part of the AB InBev supply chain ,” said Premraj . “ The Accelerator programme works with these suppliers to grow them to a point where they can integrate seamlessly and become key partners .”

AB InBev has set itself a target

that ’ s growing , a company that is efficient , a company that people love to work for and that makes a real difference in society ,” said Hauxwell . “ We want to attract suppliers and retain them in our company , while growing that community . That ’ s where the job creation agenda fits in .”

As AB InBev keeps an eye on building its future supply chain , “ it