Eric Kraaij (DJF) was trained as a Chef in the Carlton Hotel during the 1980's. He has initially been involved in the business sector as a Hotelier, Bottle Store owner and Restaurateur. During the late 90's he secured the rights of a King Pie franchise the Northern Natal area where after he opened 10 successful outlets in a period of two years. He was then approached by the franchisor at King Pie Head Office after which he moved to join as a shareholder and Operations Director of the King Pie Franchise Group in Pretoria. The King Pie Group was then sold to Rebhold which later merged with the Mvelaphanda group. Eric remained as Managing Director of King Pie for several years after which he moved to Royal Sechaba, also a company owned by Mvelaphanda group, at which he held the position of Strategic Investment Director responsible for various large companies owned by Royal Sechaba. Read more...