Alwyn Venter
Client Development Director @Catalyx
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WORK HISTORY
Client Development Director @Catalyx
London, GB
Partnering with senior leaders at leading FMCG & CPG brands to drive growth through insight-led innovation and commercial strategy.I focus on building trusted, senior-level client relationships, identifying and shaping new opportunities, and translating complex business challenges into commercially successful innovation programmes. I own the full sales lifecycle, from opportunity creation and strategic pitches through to deal closure and long-term client growth.Working closely with Client Strategy Directors and cross-functional teams, I help shape clear, outcome-focused client plans, deploy the right Catalyx capabilities at the right moments, and position the business as a strategic innovation partner rather than a traditional research supplier.Key focus areas include- Driving revenue growth across new and existing FMCG / CPG and consumer goods clients- Owning and managing a robust sales funnel aligned to clear revenue targets- Building long-term, senior relationships across insight, innovation, marketing, and strategy functions- Converting insight and innovation capability into clear commercial value- Contributing to thought leadership, learning & development, and wider business growthAt the core of my role is a simple belief: when clients win, the business wins.
EDUCATION
Vaal University of Technology
3 Year Diploma, Marketing, Sales, Market Research
Highschool Birchleigh
Senior Matriculation Certificate
SKILLS
ABOUT ALWYN VENTER
I work with senior leaders to turn insight and innovation into measurable growth.Over the past 20+ years, I’ve helped global FMCG and consumer brands unlock new opportunities, strengthen competitive position, and make better commercial decisions by truly understanding their consumers.I’ve built and led high-growth insight businesses, most recently as Market Leader for NIQ in the UK, where I drove significant revenue growth and was recognised among the company’s top global sales performers.Now at Catalyx, I focus on developing senior client relationships, creating new business opportunities, and converting complex challenges into commercially successful innovation programmes. I own the full sales journey, from opportunity creation through to long-term client growth, always with a sharp focus on value, impact, and outcomes.I’m at my best when working closely with clients as a trusted partner: pushing thinking, aligning teams, and making sure great ideas actually deliver in-market.If growth is the goal, I’m always up for the conversation.
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