Experience

Junior Achievement South Africa
• Non Executive Board Member

  • Jul 2016 - Present

MTN Foundation
• Telecommunications
• Non Executive Board Member

  • Aug 2019 - Present

Redemption Capital Digital Ventures
• Executive Director

  • Mar 2018 - Present


REDEMPTION CAPITAL DIGITAL VENTURES

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Systems Integration, Telco iOT Strategy Systems Integration, Telco iOT Strategy



Manati Alternate Student Funding

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Manati Alternate Student Funding (Manati ASF) is a student funding organisation providing innovative funding solutions for prospective students that wish to study at higher education institutions across South Africa, but are unable to do so because they cannot afford it or cannot secure financing. As Chief Executive Officer at Manati ASF I am in charge of all aspects of the brand and product development. This entails a strategic positioning for the Manati ASF brand and developing a unique product offering that addresses both company and societal needs. The position demands media and stakeholder management, overseeing company operations to ensure efficiency, quality service and cost-effective management of resources and growing partnership opportunities and direct business development implementation activities. Manati ASF’s vision, to catapult prospective students with high potential into ultra-employable members of the workforce, is one that speaks to my core and directs my daily decision making. Show less



Pearson

• United Kingdom
• Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director, Corporate Affairs

  • Feb 2014 - May 2016

  Board Member at CTI Education Group. Two of my core responsibilities were to build and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders and clients in government, the private sector and industry bodies. Concurrently I helped to steer Pearson’s transformation strategy, moving the organisation from a BBBEE Level 7 to a BBBEE level 4 in the Amended Codes of Good Practice. A particularly rewarding aspect of the position was devising a 5-year strategy that formally mapped business relationships and processes to identify areas for growth and improvement and driving innovation. Strategic to this was rebranding of Pearson SA to a monolithic brand across South Africa, including the rebranding of the Midrand Graduate Institute to Pearson Institute of Higher Education. Show less



Silverline Consulting Services

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2012 - Jan 2014

  Silverline Consulting Services is a consulting firm focusing on Change Management and Strategic Communication, specifically in the implementation of large ICT programs. Under my stewardship Silverline CS evolved into a mature organisation with a growing number of public and private sector consulting contracts, including Department of Water Affairs and Dimension Data. The growth strategy was driven by a core management team under my supervision that consisted of a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, administrators, and specialist consultants. Show less



Absa Capital

• South Africa
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head: Marketing & Communication

  • Dec 2010 - Feb 2012

  Board Member at Ubuntu Institute My role at Absa Capital and Absa Wealth had a number of distinct functions: brand, marketing and communication strategy; corporate social investment; sustainability; strategic management and portfolio ownership; public, investor and media relations; internal corporate communication, digital marketing and public relations; corporate and sponsorships as well as managing events for Absa Capital and Absa Wealth, across Africa. In my role as Head of Marketing & Communication I sat on key Executive Committees including the Human Capital Forum and CIB Manco. I was also charged with leading the Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Stream for a key Barclays Project to create a Corporate Bank across Africa. I designed and launched both the Absa Capital and Absa Wealth brands into the market. This was supported by the launch of an online presence for both brands in an Absa Capital and Absa Wealth website and intranet site to support the firm’s strategic objectives and consistent staff engagement across the region. As part of my Corporate Communication portfolio, I built leadership in these brands and positioned Absa Capital as the preferred investment bank and wealth advisory for clients. Show less



Dimension Data

• South Africa
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Communication

  • Aug 2008 - Nov 2010

  During my tenure as Head of Communications for Dimension Data the company was identified as one of the company’s future leaders and was ranked in the Global Leadership Forum for two consecutive years. My role entailed the development of numerous opportunities in Africa, the Middle East and South Africa, thus positioning Dimension Data as the Top ICT Company in Africa. As the lead on the various opportunities, I ensured the collaboration of teams from multiple solution groups within Dimension Data, partners, vendors and external stakeholders. My position required that I produce clear proof points; manage the corporate communications, PR and digital marketing portfolio and consolidating the sales and marketing efforts of Dimension Data into strategically positioned units across diverse client bases. I was also responsible for the creation of value propositions for solution groups and the corporate messaging of Dimension Data, both internally and externally. I worked with key account teams and the Sales Director in account planning, business development and supplying relevant information and presentations to close key deals. I managed the Sales Operations engagement with high level clients in both the public and private sectors. A personal highlight was my role in designing and executing one of the key value propositions for Dimension Data Middle East & Africa that centred on enabling Governments & Businesses to Do Great Things and assist them in growing their business. Show less



Microsoft SA

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Manager to CEO

  • 2006 - 2008

  The Business Manager position is part of the senior leadership team who help to shape and drive the strategic direction. My key responsibilities in this position entailed organizational planning, budgeting, driving the internal orchestration of the business strategy, coordination and execution of various projects, increased employee engagement and driving internal and external communications. The position required insights into the the key behavior drivers of Microsoft’s customers, partners, and internal stakeholders and developing the company’s first employee handbook. Highlights of my tenure includes leading the first BBBEE programme for Microsoft South Africa and successfully hosting the first Microsoft Global Leaders Forum in South Africa, headlined by Bill Gates and the Deputy President of South Africa. Show less



BP Southern Africa

• South Africa
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business analytics, development and marketing managerial positions

  • Jan 1999 - Dec 2005

  As a young professional, the six years I spent at BP Southern Africa was especially rewarding as it allowed me to develop my business skills and prove my acumen in three different positions: Head of Marketing, Business Development Manager and Business Analyst. Business Analyst I worked on the divestment project for BP Swaziland and Lesotho – successfully engaging all local stakeholders and thereafter selling off the non-profit making businesses with limited negative publicity and job losses – providing business opportunities for Swazi and Lesotho nationals. Business Development Manager, Convenience Business I worked on the introduction of the re-vamped BP convenience stores, changing the convenience landscape in South Africa and positioning BP as leader in this market space. Developed communications strategies based on specifically-commissioned consumer research. Worked with various advertising agencies - both below and above the line for brand promotional campaigns. Head of Marketing, Liquid Petroleum Gas Managed the re-launch of liquid petroleum gas into the South African market, with differentiated offers for the low end township market and the high end domestic, commercial and developer market segments. I also designed relevant communication strategies to drive adoption and educate consumers on this alternative energy source. Show less