Gavin Naidoo
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Dean Baker
Gavin has a deep passion and concern for people. He is a seasoned businessman, crafty strategist and artful negotiator. These skills coupled with his drive for success, natural interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and entrepreneurial flair has enabled him to deliver positive results in his area of responsibility.
Janet Featherstone
I had the pleasure of coaching Gavin in 2010. Our sessions were always fun and interesting, as Gavin has a unique energy that seeps into everyone he encounters and everything he does. Although the coaching was performed at a challenging time for the organisation, Gavin was always upbeat and positive, choosing always to focus on future possibilities. The fact that he remains with the organisation after the change process indicates his value to the business and the people within it. Gavin a people person, and has a most likeable personality. His interest in areas outside of business makes for interesting conversation. I always enjoy our interactions! Janet Featherstone The Journey Coach (Pty) Ltd http://www.linkedin.com/in/janetfeatherstone
Dean Baker
Gavin has a deep passion and concern for people. He is a seasoned businessman, crafty strategist and artful negotiator. These skills coupled with his drive for success, natural interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and entrepreneurial flair has enabled him to deliver positive results in his area of responsibility.
Janet Featherstone
I had the pleasure of coaching Gavin in 2010. Our sessions were always fun and interesting, as Gavin has a unique energy that seeps into everyone he encounters and everything he does. Although the coaching was performed at a challenging time for the organisation, Gavin was always upbeat and positive, choosing always to focus on future possibilities. The fact that he remains with the organisation after the change process indicates his value to the business and the people within it. Gavin a people person, and has a most likeable personality. His interest in areas outside of business makes for interesting conversation. I always enjoy our interactions! Janet Featherstone The Journey Coach (Pty) Ltd http://www.linkedin.com/in/janetfeatherstone
Dean Baker
Gavin has a deep passion and concern for people. He is a seasoned businessman, crafty strategist and artful negotiator. These skills coupled with his drive for success, natural interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and entrepreneurial flair has enabled him to deliver positive results in his area of responsibility.
Janet Featherstone
I had the pleasure of coaching Gavin in 2010. Our sessions were always fun and interesting, as Gavin has a unique energy that seeps into everyone he encounters and everything he does. Although the coaching was performed at a challenging time for the organisation, Gavin was always upbeat and positive, choosing always to focus on future possibilities. The fact that he remains with the organisation after the change process indicates his value to the business and the people within it. Gavin a people person, and has a most likeable personality. His interest in areas outside of business makes for interesting conversation. I always enjoy our interactions! Janet Featherstone The Journey Coach (Pty) Ltd http://www.linkedin.com/in/janetfeatherstone
Dean Baker
Gavin has a deep passion and concern for people. He is a seasoned businessman, crafty strategist and artful negotiator. These skills coupled with his drive for success, natural interpersonal skills, ability to multitask and entrepreneurial flair has enabled him to deliver positive results in his area of responsibility.
Janet Featherstone
I had the pleasure of coaching Gavin in 2010. Our sessions were always fun and interesting, as Gavin has a unique energy that seeps into everyone he encounters and everything he does. Although the coaching was performed at a challenging time for the organisation, Gavin was always upbeat and positive, choosing always to focus on future possibilities. The fact that he remains with the organisation after the change process indicates his value to the business and the people within it. Gavin a people person, and has a most likeable personality. His interest in areas outside of business makes for interesting conversation. I always enjoy our interactions! Janet Featherstone The Journey Coach (Pty) Ltd http://www.linkedin.com/in/janetfeatherstone
Experience
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TrillCom
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South Africa
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Mar 2017 - Present
We have fun delighting our customers and conducting the orchestration of harmony in their ICT environment... We have fun delighting our customers and conducting the orchestration of harmony in their ICT environment...
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ePhytionSee
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Jun 2017 - Present
We are a group of young South Africans that are passionate about leveraging technology to make life easier. Our goal is to enable our customers to deploy technology in their businesses in order to bring about meaningful change. The changes we aim to see in our customers’ environments are not only geared around them achieving their operational and financial objectives but also focused on affecting the ergonomics of their workplace in order to make their staff more productive and excited to do what they do. We are a 100% HDI owned Emerging Micro-Enterprise that have started our journey in March of 2017. We have partnered locally and globally in order to craft end to end solutions for our customers. Our philosophy is not to deploy technology for technology's sake but rather to partner with our customers to build business cases and evaluate the benefits that could be extracted from the solutions provide. We are composed of individuals who have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in the corporate environment but have always been entrepreneurial at heart. We have worked in local and global organisations and leverage the strength of our vast networks to stay abreast of cutting-edge technology. Show less
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Dynamic Rush Hour
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South Africa
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Telecommunications
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Chief Executive Officer
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Feb 2017 - Present
Dynamic Rush Hour’s (DRH) services enable our customers to focus on their core business and allow us to take care of those non-core elements. Our Customers rely on DRH for our Skill, Experience and Expertise in delivering a quality service. We are uniquely positioned to serve the needs of ICT Companies that want to outsource or sub- contract the infrastructure build component of their business, this being our core business. We meet their expectations by being flexible, agile and technically competent so that they can meet and exceed their customers current and future demands. We give our customers the cost advantage derived from our focus in this area of the ICT landscape. DRH has the coverage and presence to deliver on our customer requirements. Our bouquet of services spans the ICT environment with a particular focus on the Indoor and Outdoor ICT Network Infrastructure Build. We have the certification and experience required, allowing us to deliver full turn key solutions on time, within budget and according to specification. Dynamic Rush Hour is a 51% HDI Owned Micro Enterprise, offering employment and training opportunities to a multitude of previously disadvantaged individuals. Our Company has been operational for the past two years and is managed by a team of mature experienced individuals with over 60 years of combined industry experience, driven by a philosophy of nurturing talent to deliver efficiencies through simplification thereby creating outstanding business outcomes. Show less
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BT Group
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United Kingdom
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of BT One - (Asia, Middle East and Africa)
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Apr 2014 - Feb 2017
Head’s up BT's Unified Communications and Collaboration capability. Comprises of Cloud and On-Premise Unified Communications Services, Mobility, Audio, Video and Web Collaboration Services, Managed LAN and IPT Solutions, Global Voice VPN and SIP Trunking Solutions.
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Head of Product Management & Strategic Partnerships - MEA
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Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
Head up the Product Management Team for Middle East and Africa, with a main focus on Sub-Saharan Arfica, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. Responsible for localising BT's Global product set and introducing them into local markets. Ensuring that BT is competitive and relevant in these local markets & the products delivered are differentiated by functionality, quality & price. Managing Strategic Partnerships and Alliances in the region, striving to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, agreed to in joint business plans. Managing certifications and other activities in order to achieve growth and sustainability. Show less
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa
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South Africa
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager Product: Managed Services
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Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Heads up the Managed Services business for Neotel. Responsibility Spans, Collaboration Services, Security Services, Telepresence &Video Conferencing, Corporate Voice, Cloud Services and Data Centre Services.
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General Manager (VAS)
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Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
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Transtel
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Products
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Mar 2007 - Jan 2009
Headed up Product Management & Product Development division. Led the team that developed and implemented MPLS Solution for Transnet Group of Companies. Solution Comprised full managed voice and data service. Neotel purchased Transtel and integrated it into Neotel. Headed up Product Management & Product Development division. Led the team that developed and implemented MPLS Solution for Transnet Group of Companies. Solution Comprised full managed voice and data service. Neotel purchased Transtel and integrated it into Neotel.
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Executive Director Marketing
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Sep 2005 - Feb 2007
Develped company product and marketing strategy. Developed go to market strategy. Performed business development function in identified markets. Develped company product and marketing strategy. Developed go to market strategy. Performed business development function in identified markets.
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Managing Director
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Aug 2002 - Nov 2004
Completed business plan and presented for funding. Crafted business strategy, negotiated with suppliers, concluded agreements with customers. Expanded business and achieved 20% growth in 1st year. Completed business plan and presented for funding. Crafted business strategy, negotiated with suppliers, concluded agreements with customers. Expanded business and achieved 20% growth in 1st year.
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Telkom
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South Africa
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Portfolio Manager Telkom eBusiness
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1999 - 2002
Founded the Telkom Data Centre Services Portfolio, products included in this portfolio were: Hosting Services, LAN Management Services, Security Services and Internet Services. Completed Business and Portfolio Plans, managed the development and implementation of products, crafted and implemented marketing plans, trained specialist sales team and negotiated anchor customers. . Founded the Telkom Data Centre Services Portfolio, products included in this portfolio were: Hosting Services, LAN Management Services, Security Services and Internet Services. Completed Business and Portfolio Plans, managed the development and implementation of products, crafted and implemented marketing plans, trained specialist sales team and negotiated anchor customers. .
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Education
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WITS Business School, University of Johannesburg
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