African Group Lubricants (AG Lubricants) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Williams as Supply Chain Director.
Craig brings with him more than three decades of experience in engineering, operations, and supply chain leadership within the lubricants and petrochemical industries. His extensive technical and managerial background positions him to drive continued optimisation and resilience across AG Lubricants’ supply network.
Craig most recently served as Operational Excellence Manager at Sasol Lubricants, where he led multiple efficiency and cost-optimisation initiatives, including raw material sourcing, formulation improvements, logistics network redesign, and the establishment of new manufacturing quality standards across Sasol’s manufacturing partners.
Prior to that, he spent 14 years at BP Southern Africa Lubricants as Africa Supply Chain Manager, overseeing end-to-end supply operations across the continent and serving as a board representative for Blendcor, the BP/Shell joint venture blending facility.
A qualified Mechanical Engineer with a Government Certificate of Competency and Pr Eng registration, Craig began his career at Castrol SA, where he rose through the ranks from Plant Engineer to CEO of Blendcor, achieving award-winning safety, efficiency, and operational milestones.
“AG Lubricants is a company that combines technical excellence with strong local insight and global partnerships,” says Craig. “I am excited to contribute to its next chapter, optimising supply chain performance and ensuring that our customers experience the reliability and responsiveness that define AG Lubricants’ reputation.”
Commenting on the appointment, Jake Govender, CEO of AG Lubricants, says: “Craig brings an exceptional track record in supply chain leadership and deep technical expertise that will be key to driving greater operational efficiency and resilience across our business. His extensive experience in both multinational and local markets will strengthen our ability to deliver on our promise of quality, sustainability, and exceptional customer service.”
