• AVI Limited
  •  Overview
  • Last Modified:
  • January 21, 2026
  • Company type:
  • Public
  • Industry:
  • Retail
  • Verified:
  • No
  • No of Employees:
  • 1 001 - 10 000
  • Stock Code:
  • AVI
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  • Turnover $50m + ?:
  • Yes
  • Headquarters:
  • Johannesburg
  • Public Interest Score:
  • 750+

 

  • AVI Limited
  • General Information

Description

AVI Limited is a prominent South African company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). It operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, with a diverse portfolio of over 50 brands spanning various categories, including:

  • Hot beverages
  • Sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks
  • Frozen convenience foods
  • Personal care products
  • Cosmetics
  • Footwear, accessories, and fashion apparel
Simon Crutchley:
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Michael Koursaris:
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Alexander Muller:
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Michael Watters:
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Justin O’Meara:
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Maserame Mouyeme:
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Steve Robinson:
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Valerie Davies:
qone: No, qtwo: No, qthree: No, qfour: No, qfive: No, qsix: No

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  • Company Information
  • Company System Number:
  • 11042
  • Founded Year: 
  • 1944
  • Registration Number: 
  • 1944/017201/06
  • Country: 
  • South Africa
  • Stock Exchanges: 
    • Johannesburg Stock Exchange
  • Financial year end: 
  • June
  • No. of Countries operations: 
  • 6
  • Company Status: 
  • In Business
  • Industry Sub Category: 
  • Date listed on Stock Exchange: 
  • 08/03/1944

 

  • Contact Information
  • Business operation: 
  • AVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africa’s leading and best-loved brands! Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and centred on the FMCG market, AVI’s extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands.Our brands span a range of categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, out-of-home ranges, personal care products, cosmetics, footwear, accessories, and fashion apparel.
  • Primary office: 
  • 2 Harries Rd, Illovo, Johannesburg, 2196

 

  • Additional Information
  • Listed?: 
  • Yes
  • Company secretary: 
  • S Scheepers
  • Reporting currency: 
  • ZAR
  • ISIN number (12 digit): 
JSE
ZAE000049433
  • Authorised shares:
  • 960 000 000
  • Issued shares:
  • 338 965 477
  • No of shareholders:
  • 1001 and more shareholders
  • No of shareholders holding 20%:
  • 0 shareholders
  • Number of shares traded
  • Per Year:
  • Per Quarter:
  • Per Month:

 

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Company Directors

Name
Nationality
Age
Role
Qualification
Name

Simon L

Executive
NationalitySouth Africa
62
RoleCEO
QualificationBBSc Science
Date Appointed: 01/11/2005
Duration:
20 years and 4 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Michael

Executive
NationalitySouth Africa
RoleED
QualificationBCom Finance (Hons), HDip Com Law, MBA , CFA
Date Appointed: 01/09/2013
Duration:
12 years and 6 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Alexander

Non Executive
NationalitySouth Africa
RoleNED
QualificationBAcc, BAcc (Honours) , CA(SA)
Date Appointed: 01/07/2019
Duration:
6 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Michael John

Non Executive
NationalitySouth Africa
67
RoleNED
QualificationBachelor of Science, Graduate Diploma (Project and Financial Management), MBA
Date Appointed: 01/07/2023
Duration:
2 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Justin

Executive
NationalitySouth Africa
47
RoleCFO
QualificationBCom Acc, BCom Acc Hons, CA(SA)
Date Appointed: 01/01/2022
Duration:
4 years and 2 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Maserame

Non Executive
NationalitySouth Africa
60
RoleNED
QualificationBachelor of Social Sciences and Graduate Diploma ,MBA, Executive Leadership Development Program
Date Appointed: 01/08/2023
Duration:
2 years and 7 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Steve

Non Executive
NationalitySouth Africa
RoleNED
QualificationBAcc,CA
Date Appointed: 01/03/2023
Duration:
3 years and 0 month
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Valerie

Non Executive
NationalitySouth Africa
63
RoleNED
QualificationCA (SA), B Com Honours, Certificate in the Theory of Accounting, Higher Diploma in Taxation
Date Appointed: 01/06/2023
Duration:
2 years and 9 months
Independance: Y
Profile

 

Directors Tenure

Name
Duration
Name

Simon L Crutchley

Duration20 years and 4 months
Profile
Name

Michael Koursaris

Duration12 years and 6 months
Profile
Name

Alexander Muller

Duration6 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Michael John Watters

Duration2 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Justin O’Meara

Duration4 years and 2 months
Profile
Name

Maserame Mouyeme

Duration2 years and 7 months
Profile
Name

Steve Robinson

Duration3 years and 0 month
Profile
Name

Valerie Davies

Duration2 years and 9 months
Profile

 

Director Experience

Name
Experience
Name

Simon L

Experience Business Services
Profile
Name

Michael

Experience Financial Services
Profile
Name

Alexander

Experience Financial Services
Profile
Name

Michael John

Experience Investment, Real Estate
Profile
Name

Justin

Experience Financial Services
Profile
Name

Maserame

Experience Media and Advertising
Profile
Name

Steve

Experience Financial Services
Profile
Name

Valerie

Experience Financial Services
Profile

 

Company Auditors

Name
Date Appointed
Years
Name

Ernst & Young

Date Appointed01/01/2017
Year9 years and 2 months
Profile

 

Company Past Directors

Name
ED/NED
Role
Name

Gavin R

ED/NEDNon Executive
RoleNED
Date Appointed: 01/07/2012
Date Resigned: 01/07/2023
Profile
Name

Busisiwe

ED/NEDNon Executive
RoleNED
Date Appointed: 01/02/2021
Date Resigned: 01/06/2023
Profile
Name

Owen

ED/NEDExecutive
RoleCFO
Date Appointed: 01/05/2006
Date Resigned: 10/11/2021
Profile
Name

Abram M

ED/NEDNon Executive
RoleNED
Date Appointed: 01/12/2010
Date Resigned: 01/05/2024
Profile
Name

James

ED/NEDNon Executive
RoleNED
Date Appointed: 01/03/2010
Date Resigned: 01/03/2023
Profile
Name

Michael

ED/NEDNon Executive
RoleNED
Date Appointed: 01/03/2010
Date Resigned: 30/01/2021
Profile

 

Company Committees

Name

Simon L Crutchley

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Michael Koursaris

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Alexander Muller

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Michael John Watters

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Justin O’Meara

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Maserame Mouyeme

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Steve Robinson

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Valerie Davies

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile

 

Committee
Abbreviation
Supervisory Board
SB
Board
BD
Risk & Compliance
RC
Audit
AU
Remuneration
RE
Capital investment
CI
Industry Specific
IS
Nominations & Governance
NG
Health, Safety & Environment
HS
Social & Ethics
SE
Technology
TE
Executive
EX
Other
OT