Shawn Lourens
Operations and Technical Director at ILS-SA- Claim this Profile
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Spencer Wyer
After the merger of EDM Group and Sala International, Shawn soon earned my respect as a trust worthy and dedicated operations manager. He helped me understand the ins and outs of the business and provided analytical information that supported important business decisions. A good man with a wide skill set ranging from people management to technology. I was sorry that he decided to leave us and rerun to South Africa.
Ruth Gooda
Having worked with Shawn for several years at GraphicData, then Sala and finally as part of EDM Group following the merger at the end of 2010, I was sad to see him return to South Africa in March last year. Shawn has considerable experience of records management from an IT and operational perspective. He is also client facing. Diligent, reliable and fully committed to any task that is required of him, I have no hesitation in recommending Shawn as a valuable member of any company.
Caroline Petronis
I worked with Shawn for a number of years in his capacity as IT Manager and then Operations Manager, he has in depth knowledge of the Records Managment industry and his experience, expertise and professionalism were invaluable to the company. It was a pleasure to work with Shawn during his time in the UK.
Spencer Wyer
After the merger of EDM Group and Sala International, Shawn soon earned my respect as a trust worthy and dedicated operations manager. He helped me understand the ins and outs of the business and provided analytical information that supported important business decisions. A good man with a wide skill set ranging from people management to technology. I was sorry that he decided to leave us and rerun to South Africa.
Ruth Gooda
Having worked with Shawn for several years at GraphicData, then Sala and finally as part of EDM Group following the merger at the end of 2010, I was sad to see him return to South Africa in March last year. Shawn has considerable experience of records management from an IT and operational perspective. He is also client facing. Diligent, reliable and fully committed to any task that is required of him, I have no hesitation in recommending Shawn as a valuable member of any company.
Caroline Petronis
I worked with Shawn for a number of years in his capacity as IT Manager and then Operations Manager, he has in depth knowledge of the Records Managment industry and his experience, expertise and professionalism were invaluable to the company. It was a pleasure to work with Shawn during his time in the UK.
Spencer Wyer
After the merger of EDM Group and Sala International, Shawn soon earned my respect as a trust worthy and dedicated operations manager. He helped me understand the ins and outs of the business and provided analytical information that supported important business decisions. A good man with a wide skill set ranging from people management to technology. I was sorry that he decided to leave us and rerun to South Africa.
Ruth Gooda
Having worked with Shawn for several years at GraphicData, then Sala and finally as part of EDM Group following the merger at the end of 2010, I was sad to see him return to South Africa in March last year. Shawn has considerable experience of records management from an IT and operational perspective. He is also client facing. Diligent, reliable and fully committed to any task that is required of him, I have no hesitation in recommending Shawn as a valuable member of any company.
Caroline Petronis
I worked with Shawn for a number of years in his capacity as IT Manager and then Operations Manager, he has in depth knowledge of the Records Managment industry and his experience, expertise and professionalism were invaluable to the company. It was a pleasure to work with Shawn during his time in the UK.
Spencer Wyer
After the merger of EDM Group and Sala International, Shawn soon earned my respect as a trust worthy and dedicated operations manager. He helped me understand the ins and outs of the business and provided analytical information that supported important business decisions. A good man with a wide skill set ranging from people management to technology. I was sorry that he decided to leave us and rerun to South Africa.
Ruth Gooda
Having worked with Shawn for several years at GraphicData, then Sala and finally as part of EDM Group following the merger at the end of 2010, I was sad to see him return to South Africa in March last year. Shawn has considerable experience of records management from an IT and operational perspective. He is also client facing. Diligent, reliable and fully committed to any task that is required of him, I have no hesitation in recommending Shawn as a valuable member of any company.
Caroline Petronis
I worked with Shawn for a number of years in his capacity as IT Manager and then Operations Manager, he has in depth knowledge of the Records Managment industry and his experience, expertise and professionalism were invaluable to the company. It was a pleasure to work with Shawn during his time in the UK.
Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Foundations
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
ExO Consultant
OpenExOFeb, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
ExO Advisor
OpenExOJul, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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ILS-SA
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South Africa
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations and Technical Director
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Mar 2021 - Present
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ILS Global
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Ireland
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Yethu Industries
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South Africa
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Packaging & Containers
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Director
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Aug 2020 - Present
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OpenExO
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified ExO Consultant
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Feb 2020 - Present
OpenExO is the world’s leading global ExO transformation ecosystem made up of more than 1,700 clients, investors, consultants, coaches, collaborators, tech leaders and innovation specialists. Together we are committed to helping organizations, institutions and people transform the world for an exponentially better future by implementing and evolving the ExO model and practices. As a certified ExO Consultant have mastered the ExO model and help clients to understand the model, score themselves and identify where the biggest opportunities for exponential growth lie. You can take a look at my ExO profile by clicking on the link below. Show less
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ExoFactory
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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General Manager
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2020
Enabling exponential transformation Enabling exponential transformation
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Metrofile
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South Africa
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Facilities Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Operations Manager (REXCO Member)
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Mar 2018 - May 2019
Operations Manager and REXCO Member Johannesburg and Pretoria Regions
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Manager - Projects & Operations
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Nov 2013 - Feb 2019
Appointed as Member of the Regional Executive Committee
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Project Manager
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Apr 2012 - Oct 2013
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EDM Group
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Oct 2011 - May 2012
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Sala International
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Warehousing and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Dec 2009 - Oct 2011
Merger with EDM Group Merger with EDM Group
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IT Manager
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Jan 2003 - Dec 2009
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Metrofile
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South Africa
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Facilities Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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IT Administrator
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1998 - 2002
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IT Assistant
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1997 - 1998
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Education
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The Open University
B680 - Business Studies - Accounting, Accounting and Business/Management -
The Open University
B200 Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General -
Microsoft
MCP, MCP -
Microsoft
MCSE Course, MCSE Course -
Comptia
Network + Certification, Network + Certification -
Comptia
A+ Certification, A+ Certification -
Roodepoort College
N3, Industrial Electronics