Experience

Bento

• Entertainment

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Bento is a modern, inclusive, holistic and affordable employee benefits platform that can transform an antiquated industry, who to date have failed to truly support their customers with relevant and personalised solutions. Bento puts the power in the employees hands, enabling them to choose, manage and own their benefits, giving them access to best of breed financial and wellness products while guiding them to make the right choices to achieve future financial security. We are… Show more Bento is a modern, inclusive, holistic and affordable employee benefits platform that can transform an antiquated industry, who to date have failed to truly support their customers with relevant and personalised solutions. Bento puts the power in the employees hands, enabling them to choose, manage and own their benefits, giving them access to best of breed financial and wellness products while guiding them to make the right choices to achieve future financial security. We are doing this without placing an extra burden on the employer. In fact, we are making the employer's task of truly looking after their valued employees much easier and more cost effective, resulting in happier, more productive employees. Show less Bento is a modern, inclusive, holistic and affordable employee benefits platform that can transform an antiquated industry, who to date have failed to truly support their customers with relevant and personalised solutions. Bento puts the power in the employees hands, enabling them to choose, manage and own their benefits, giving them access to best of breed financial and wellness products while guiding them to make the right choices to achieve future financial security. We are… Show more Bento is a modern, inclusive, holistic and affordable employee benefits platform that can transform an antiquated industry, who to date have failed to truly support their customers with relevant and personalised solutions. Bento puts the power in the employees hands, enabling them to choose, manage and own their benefits, giving them access to best of breed financial and wellness products while guiding them to make the right choices to achieve future financial security. We are doing this without placing an extra burden on the employer. In fact, we are making the employer's task of truly looking after their valued employees much easier and more cost effective, resulting in happier, more productive employees. Show less



Hepstar

• South Africa
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

  • Jun 2021 - Present

• Advisor

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2021

• Co-Founder & COO

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2018

  During my tenure as active COO my primary tasks included managing business operations, introducing innovative and efficient processes for increasing productivity, driving product development strategy and managing key client relationships. I played a key role in shaping Hepstar’s value proposition and its proprietary technology stack.


Names & Faces
• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee
• COO

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2021


Kin

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2020

  Kin is an early stage startup that seeks to improve people's relationships with money and each other. We are building a social network for money relationships that allows people to learn easier and faster from one another when it comes to money matters, and to collaborate on dreams they embark on together (which ultimately involves money, right?). We help people not to lose friends over money, and money over friends. And apart from that, we are here to build an awesome place to work at, with… Show more Kin is an early stage startup that seeks to improve people's relationships with money and each other. We are building a social network for money relationships that allows people to learn easier and faster from one another when it comes to money matters, and to collaborate on dreams they embark on together (which ultimately involves money, right?). We help people not to lose friends over money, and money over friends. And apart from that, we are here to build an awesome place to work at, with extraordinary people. Show less Kin is an early stage startup that seeks to improve people's relationships with money and each other. We are building a social network for money relationships that allows people to learn easier and faster from one another when it comes to money matters, and to collaborate on dreams they embark on together (which ultimately involves money, right?). We help people not to lose friends over money, and money over friends. And apart from that, we are here to build an awesome place to work at, with… Show more Kin is an early stage startup that seeks to improve people's relationships with money and each other. We are building a social network for money relationships that allows people to learn easier and faster from one another when it comes to money matters, and to collaborate on dreams they embark on together (which ultimately involves money, right?). We help people not to lose friends over money, and money over friends. And apart from that, we are here to build an awesome place to work at, with extraordinary people. Show less



Naspers Limited

• South Africa
• Investment Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Business Development Manager Mobile - kalahari.com

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  Key focus areas: Mobile Strategy, Business Development, Mobile Product Development - Develop and drive the mobile strategy for kalahari.com - Internal thought leader on mobile developments across all channels, including web, mobile site, apps and email - Drive 'mobile first' approach within the organisation for an optimised multi-screen customer experience - Responsible for improving mobile conversion and revenue from apps and mobile site - Drive partnership projects with… Show more Key focus areas: Mobile Strategy, Business Development, Mobile Product Development - Develop and drive the mobile strategy for kalahari.com - Internal thought leader on mobile developments across all channels, including web, mobile site, apps and email - Drive 'mobile first' approach within the organisation for an optimised multi-screen customer experience - Responsible for improving mobile conversion and revenue from apps and mobile site - Drive partnership projects with handset manufacturers and network operators to distribute our mobile proposition and apps

• MBA Intern - MIH Internet Africa

  • Dec 2012 - Oct 2013

  MIH IA Business Unit Support • Assist newly acquired business units with the integration into the MIH IA Group • Consult newly acquired business units with the establishment of KPI reporting relevant to their business model in order to improve revenue, performance, as well as business processes kalahari.com • Successfully launched a new range of gobii (kalahari.com owned brand) smartphones and tablets, including product selection, testing, external/internal mobile application… Show more MIH IA Business Unit Support • Assist newly acquired business units with the integration into the MIH IA Group • Consult newly acquired business units with the establishment of KPI reporting relevant to their business model in order to improve revenue, performance, as well as business processes kalahari.com • Successfully launched a new range of gobii (kalahari.com owned brand) smartphones and tablets, including product selection, testing, external/internal mobile application integration, supplier negotiation and merchandising planning



UCT Graduate School of Business

• MBA Fulltime Student

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Graduated with distinction Graduated with distinction


Celeritas Recruitment Consultants
• South Africa
• Human Resources Services
• Managing Director

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2012


Doka

• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Manager & Project Manager Greenpoint Stadium

  • Mar 2007 - May 2009

• Project Engineer

  • Jul 2006 - Feb 2007

• Formwork Engineer

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2006