The Andermatt Madumbi team recently met in July to connect, build team culture and recognise the success and achievements of the past season.
One of the highlights is the announcement of the individual Jersey Awards. At Andermatt Madumbi, cycling is an analogy of all that we do. We acknowledge that, as a team, we are embarking on a cycling journey that will encompass numerous uphill climbs and downhill descents, challenging turns, and wonderful stretches of straight paths. The goal is to cross the finish line as a unit. This often necessitates changing gears, fixing punctures, and courageously adjusting the pace of one to support, encourage, and strengthen another. At all times, we need to be cognisant of those we are riding with.
Our awards system is based on the Tour de France Cycle Tour as follows, with team members recognised in accordance with the below criteria:
LEADING BIOSPECIALIST - Helgard van Rooyen
The Yellow Jersey is awarded to the best performing Biospecialist over the season. The judging criteria take into account various numerical targets achieved over the previous year. Other factors include work ethic, crop mastery, and upholding the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) conversation.
LEADING SUPPORTER’S AWARD - Sue Pattrick
The White Jersey is awarded to the team member who, over the last season, has played a significant role in helping another team member or platform achieve their objectives at Andermatt Madumbi.
LEADING GRIT AWARD - De Wet Steenkamp
The Polka Dot Jersey is awarded to the team member who has overcome the biggest challenge in their position and/or the deliverables of, or an aspect of, their professional responsibilities.
SWISS CHAMPION, LEADING EXCELLENCE AWARD - Thergen Naidoo
The Red Jersey is awarded to the team member who displays the attributes which underpin Andermatt Madumbi’s company culture of Integrity, Passion, Innovation, and Excellence in all endeavors, as well as an attitude of “Lead from where I stand.”
CEO SPECIAL AWARD - De Wet Steenkamp
The CEO Award for 2024 is for Innovation. This is a company value, and De Wet received this award for his EcoBb Cold Storage Innovation Day Project. Through De Wet’s determination and focus, the product’s integrity across the entire supply chain was evaluated with performance confidence endorsed by our Growers.
LEADING TEAM CULTURE
Business Operations
The Team Jersey is awarded to the business platform honoring the criteria of our Culture. As a platform, this team does not work in a silo. They have a common purpose and execute on both the company’s strategic goals and their specific platform’s deliverables as a cohesive unit. They are stable and dynamic, resilient and agile, possessing both grit and gravitas.
