David Baveystock
Director
David has worked in the food and beverage industry for over 30 years and is recognized as a leading executive in the sector.
Throughout his career, David has held director roles that have included P&L and business unit responsibility, strategy development, sales and marketing management and mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to Comet Line Consulting, David held an executive role at Manassen Foods and a number of senior leadership roles during a 16-year career at Nestlé Australia.
David holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing & Accounting Major) from the University of New South Wales, a Master of Commerce (Marketing Major) from the University of New South Wales as well as attending the London Business School Leadership Program.
Ben van der Westhuizen
Director
Ben has more than 30 years business experience and has advised on a variety of transactions with a collective value in excess of $2 billion. Ben has advised on acquisitions, disposals and capital raisings both in Australia and South Africa.
In addition to his corporate advisory experience, he has consulted on corporate strategy development both as an external consultant and as part of an internal strategy team.
Ben has held senior corporate advisory roles with Challenger, KPMG Corporate Finance and PSG Group where he advised on several high profile transactions.
Ben holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management (UNSW), is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia & New Zealand and is a CFA charterholder.
