Hein Kaiser Starbucks South Africa chief executive Adrian Maizey is passionate about the US-born brand and remains proudly South African. Starbucks South Africa CEO Adrian Maizey is passionate about Starbucks and proudly South African. Picture Hein Kaiser
If first impressions last and second thoughts cement what you have already decided to be authentic, Starbucks South Africa’s Adrian Maizey leaves a lasting impression of a passionate entrepreneur, savvy businessman and, above all, really nice guy.
The Los Angeles-based founder of Rand Capital and saviour of coffee – after previous licensee Taste Holdings dropped into liquidation – is hands-on and walks the frontline with in-store staff as comfortably as suiting up for the boardroom.