Ryan Cotterell is a talented business executive with a strong track record of success in the food and beverage industry. He holds an MBA from INSEAD, a Bachelor of Business Science degree with honors in Finance from the University of Cape Town, and is a qualified chartered accountant from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

Cotterell has held various C-level executive positions in several companies, including Denny Mushrooms (Pty) Ltd, where he currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, Libstar, and Pie City Holdings. He has also worked as a Private Equity Principal at Spinnaker Growth Partners and as a Management Consultant at Infosys Portland. He began his career at KPMG as an Audit Supervisor, working for the British Virgin Islands and Johannesburg branches.

Cotterell's impressive work history has granted him extensive experience in strategy development, business growth, financial management, and mergers and acquisitions. He has proven his ability to build and lead successful teams, drive innovation, and deliver sustained profitability for a range of organizations.