Summary
Noel Thomson is a supply chain and operations executive with over 30 years’ experience leading transformation, S&OP/IBP, procurement and ERP-driven change across food, FMCG, beverages, QSR and industrial sectors. As CEO of Synergic Technologies and Director of Supply Chain at Intent Group, he blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery—having led SAP and other ERP implementations, global supply planning at Fonterra, and IT-supply chain integration for Restaurant Brands’ 246 outlets. Known for a collaborative leadership style, he couples technical innovation with people-focused change to drive sustainable value and high-performance teams. Unusually for a supply-chain CEO, his background spans biochemistry through postgraduate commerce and leadership programs, reflecting a methodical, cross-disciplinary approach to complex operational problems.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Grey Boys High School
Master of Commerce, Supply Chain Strategy, Master of Commerce, Supply Chain Strategy at The University of Auckland
University of South Africa
Hilliary Leadership Development Programme, Leadership Institute of New Zealand, Hilliary Leadership Development Programme, Leadership Institute of New Zealand at University of Auckland
B.Sc (Hons), Biochemistry, Microbiology, B.Sc (Hons), Biochemistry, Microbiology at Rhodes University