Company Market Research Report: Imperial
Company Overview
- Name: Imperial
- Mission: Connecting Africa and the world and improving people’s lives with access to quality products and services.
- Founded: Established in 1948 as a motor dealership in Johannesburg.
- Founders: No information is available.
- Key People:
- Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem - Chairman
- Phumzile Langeni - Deputy Chairman
- Yuvraj Narayan - Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Group Chief Financial Officer
- Mohammed Akoojee - CEO & MD: sub-Saharan Africa at DP World
- Suhail Al Banna - Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director: Middle East & Africa
- Headquarters: No information is available.
- Number of Employees: Over 25,000 employees.
- Revenue: Annual revenue of R52.1 billion with an operating profit of R2.3 billion.
- Known For: Integrated market access and logistics solutions, with a strong focus on healthcare, consumer, automotive, chemical, and industrial sectors.
Products
Logistics Solutions
- Description: Expert management of goods' movement using diverse transportation modes to streamline clients' supply chain, offering end-to-end logistics solutions.
- Key Features:
- Contract Logistics: Improves client time-to-market and customer service while mitigating risks.
- Freight: Primary and secondary distribution services across regional borders.
- Air and Ocean: Comprehensive freight management solutions.
- Lead Logistics Provider (LLP): Combining logistics and freight management under one umbrella for seamless integration.
Market Access Solutions
- Description: Strategic partnerships providing principals with extensive route-to-market solutions across Africa.
- Key Features:
- Comprehensive channel strategies.
- Integrated sourcing, sales, demand generation, distribution, marketing, and promotion strategies.
Recent Developments
New Products & Partnerships
- Partnerships:
- Collaboration with Standard Bank to digitize and enhance supply chain markets.
- Strategic alliance with UbiPharm to expand healthcare distribution across Africa.
- Acquisitions:
- Acquired controlling stakes in several companies, including 'Africa FMCG Distribution Ltd' in Nigeria and Ascendis Pharma to bolster healthcare footprint.
New Features & Initiatives
- ESG Initiatives: Launched multi-jurisdictional facilities to support environmental, social, and governance practices.
Leadership and Strategy Enhancements
- Leadership: Appointment of a new Executive Vice President for People & Culture to further integrate company culture and values.
- Strategic Moves:
- Part of DP World as of March 2022, focusing on leveraging synergies and expanding their reach in African markets.
- Reinforces strategy with six strategic pillars including digital innovation and integrating ESG practices.
- Community Engagement:
- Participation in the Gender Mainstreaming Awards to support women empowerment in Africa.
- Road safety initiatives and launching educational and awareness programs in regions of operation.
The company continues to invest in strategic acquisitions and partnerships to bolster its capabilities and reinforce its position as a leading integrated market access and logistics provider in Africa and beyond. Imperial’s transformation into a 'One Imperial' company aims to deliver unique end-to-end market access and logistics solutions, positioning it as the preferred partner for multinationals seeking growth within the African continent.
