The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) announced Larna Jodamus, compliance manager of CCS Logistics as the 2022 Africa Future Leader Award recipient during the GCCA South African Cold Chain Conference held in Cape Town South Africa on 3-5 August.
The panel of industry leaders that judged the 2022 Africa Future Leader Award were Ashleigh Jacobs, supply chain intelligence executive of Vector Logistics, Ivan Sutic, financial director of Chilleweni Cold Storage Solutions and Steve Oosthuizen, managing director of Cape Fruit Coolers.
Finalists were judged and evaluated on their knowledge level of the industry, track record of excellence, communication skills, and leadership skills. In addition, each candidate delivered a short presentation during the conference. “A passionate and influential young woman! Larna has demonstrated her technical and leadership capabilities. She is a great Africa future leader candidate,” said Ashleigh Jacobs.
Jodamus competed for the award in the finals with Daryl Ellappen, group logistics manager of Etlin International.
“It is great to witness young talent in the industry working hard to leave a positive impact on the development of the global cold chain,” said Lizelle van der Berg, GCCA’s director of South Africa.
The GCCA Future Leader Award recognises talented young professionals who have the potential to become cold chain leaders and make a positive contribution to the development of the global temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics industry.
“I am honoured to be the recipient of the African Future Leader Award and look forward to joining my peers at the GCCA NextGen Award Competition,” said Jodamus.
Jodamus will represent Africa and go on to compete against young leaders from different regions later in the year for the GCCA Global NextGen Award.
To learn more about the GCCA Global NextGen Award program and see past winners, please click here