Nathan Trivangalo - Fractional Director

Q: Where is Nathan based?

Nathan is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Nathan speak?

Nathan speaks the following languages: English (Native), Afrikaans (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nathan have?

Nathan has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Nathan has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months . Note that Nathan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nathan's latest experience?

Nathan's most recent position is Manager for Expansion Strategy & Growth at Just Eat Takeaway .

Q: What companies has Nathan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nathan has worked for Just Eat Takeaway .

Q: Which industries is Nathan most experienced in?

Nathan is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Transportation , and Information Technology . Nathan also has some experience in Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Nathan most experienced in?

Nathan is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Operations . Nathan also has some experience in Strategy , Supply Chain Management , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Nathan worked in recently?

Nathan has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Nathan worked in recently?

Nathan has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Strategy , and Supply Chain Management .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2021 - Sep 2025

4 years 9 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Remote

Manager for Expansion Strategy & Growth

Just Eat Takeaway

Launched the business's logistics first delivery-fee pricing programme across 12 markets, driving double-digit-million revenue growth, later institutionalised into a dedicated Pricing Department. Achieved buy-in from logistics by proving distance-based pricing improved their cost-per-order economics, keeping customer drop-off minimal while opening revenue the business had been too cautious to pursue.
Led the cross-functional Road to Profitability programme across Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Product, Finance, and Account Management, building a diagnostic playbook that identified and assigned ownership of three core profit leaks: partner quality, pricing gaps, and excess courier capacity. Materially improved logistics profitability across 12 markets.
Built the business's first standardised geographic expansion framework across 12 European markets, extending reach to tens of millions of additional customers and growing order volume in the mid-single-digit range. Combined a two-year forecasting engine with a governance model that empowered market-level SPOCs to execute and reserved senior leadership only for go or no-go decisions.
Acted as the internal SME for logistics strategy, advising the COO and MT across operational efficiency, partner retention, and strategic growth. Built the data narrative and commercial case that retained McDonald's delivery volumes against competitive pressure, quantified restaurant wait-time cost recovery across markets, and sequenced extended trading hours by city and partner to build competitive moat without diluting density.

Oct 2018 - Jan 2021

2 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior FP&A Analyst for Germany, HQ & Logistics Programme Manager

Just Eat Takeaway

Led financial and operational integration across three acquired businesses following dual mergers with Delivery Hero Germany and Just Eat, each running separate ERP systems, data structures, and KPI definitions. Established common definitions across all affected stakeholders to produce a single consolidated operating view by period close.
Owned the business case and MT approval process for all extraordinary budget requests across the German market, including union-driven courier labour obligations, compensation adjustments, and strategic HQ initiatives. Ensured every non-standard investment was modelled, stress-tested, and approved before entering the budget or forecast.
Led programme governance for the first-ever rollout of an employed courier model across 7 markets, replacing the existing freelance model. Designed the full governance architecture from scratch: Steering Committee composition, functional workstream leads, and local execution teams, keeping a high-stakes, first-of-its-kind expansion accountable and on schedule.
Owned the financial narrative for monthly and quarterly business reviews with country MDs, VP of Logistics, and the COO. Built the cost-per-order analysis and commentary that surfaced where performance was improving, where it was not, and where leadership needed to make a hard call rather than wait.

Jul 2017 - Apr 2018

10 months

South Africa

Senior Financial Controller

Meridian Holdings

Major wine and craft liquor retail, marketing and distribution business across 13 countries
Recovered ~€400 k in outstanding debt within 8 weeks by redesigning collections and cross-functional processes end to end

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

6 years

South Africa

Financial Business Analyst & Controller

Distell Group; Carido Transport

Mastered cost modelling, P&L planning, and financial performance management across multiple businesses, building the commercial toolkit that was later applied in European tech and e-commerce
Covered logistics, FMCG, and retail finance across Southern Africa before transitioning into European tech and e-commerce

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Transportation, Information Technology, and Retail.

Food and Beverage

Transportation

Information Technology

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Operations, Strategy, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management.

Finance

Accounting

Operations

Strategy

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Summary

You approved the strategy. No objections. You have the right people. Three months later nothing has moved and every status update sounds like progress but feels like standing still. The problem is rarely the strategy. It is the gap between the decision and the result, and nobody owns it or wants to own it.

That is where I work. I embed with your team, diagnose what is actually blocking execution, and stay through the messy middle when priorities shift, stakeholders push back, and the original plan needs adjusting. I have done this across pricing, market expansion, and logistics profitability in 12 European markets. The strategy will need fixing along the way. That is normal. What matters is having someone in the room who has seen it before and knows what to do next.

Skills

Strategic Expertise: Solid Experience In Strategy, Operations, And Business Development, Particularly Within Dynamic, Complex Environments.
Project Leadership: Proven Success In Leading Cross-functional Initiatives And Achieving Measurable Business Outcomes.
Analytical Mindset: Strong Data-driven And Analytical Thinking, Enabling Him To Translate Complex Insights Into Clear, Actionable Strategies.
Communication: Excellent Stakeholder-management Skills And Persuasive Presentation And Communication Abilities.
Entrepreneurial Approach: A Highly Entrepreneurial Mindset Combined With A Structured, Goal Oriented, And Execution-driven Work Style.

Languages

English

Native

Afrikaans

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Feb 2011 - Nov 2011

University of the Witwatersrand

Post-Graduate (Hons) · Business Finance · Johannesburg, South Africa

Feb 2008 - Nov 2010

University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Commerce · Business Finance · Johannesburg, South Africa

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Food and Beverage 13 y

Avg length 3 y 5 m

Longest experience 5 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (South Africa, Netherlands, Germany)

Primary country South Africa

Expertise

Recent roles Manager for Expansion Strategy & Growth, Senior FP&A Analyst for Germany, HQ & Logistics Programme Manager, Senior Financial Controller

Main industries Food and Beverage, Transportation, Information Technology

Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Nathan based?

Nathan is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Nathan speak?

Nathan speaks the following languages: English (Native), Afrikaans (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Nathan have?

Nathan has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Nathan has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months. Note that Nathan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nathan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nathan would be well-suited for roles such as: Manager for Expansion Strategy & Growth, Senior FP&A Analyst for Germany, HQ & Logistics Programme Manager, Senior Financial Controller.

What is Nathan's latest experience?

Nathan's most recent position is Manager for Expansion Strategy & Growth at Just Eat Takeaway.

What companies has Nathan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nathan has worked for Just Eat Takeaway.

Which industries is Nathan most experienced in?

Nathan is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Transportation, and Information Technology. Nathan also has some experience in Retail.

Which business areas is Nathan most experienced in?

Nathan is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Operations. Nathan also has some experience in Strategy, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management.

Which industries has Nathan worked in recently?

Nathan has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage and Transportation.

Which business areas has Nathan worked in recently?

Nathan has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Nathan's education?

Nathan holds a Bachelor in Business Finance from University of the Witwatersrand.

What is the availability of Nathan?

Nathan will be available part-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Nathan?

Nathan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.