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I’ve been in business during the most exciting time imaginable, having seen the birth, growth and maturing of the information age from my early days in programming and technical support, through product, marketing and sales management, to executive management. I've spent 30+ years on company boards and led businesses from small to multinational on 3 continents (achieving the milestone of 100X topline and 200X bottom-line growth during my tenure), It’s been great and now I’m sharing my experience to help others be even more successful through Business & Executive Coaching, Consulting, Interim Executive and Non-Executive Director roles. SPECIALITIES: • Business and Executive Coach • Independent Director / Chairman • Interim Executive • Corporate Governance • Strategy Formulation • Opportunity Identification • Revenue & Profit Growth • Leadership & Motivation • Cost Reduction & Streamlining • Technology / Digital Direction • Marketing, Sales, Channel Structures • Mergers & Acquisitions KEY ATTRIBUTES • Thrives on Challenge: Identifies Problems, Thinks Laterally, produces Innovative Solutions. • Excellent Commercial Awareness with Strong Drive to Over-Achieve. • Customer Focused: Drives Retention, Acquisition & Overall Stakeholder Satisfaction. • Excellent Leadership Capabilities: Communicator, Motivator, Negotiator, Influencer STRATEGY • Strategy development and execution for companies of all sizes • IT Business and Channel development across MEA • Expertise across all areas: sales, marketing, technical, logistics • 25+ years on boards; 20+ years as CEO/COO • Strong Corporate Governance background GROWTH • Revenue Growth of 100x in 15 years • Innovated products & markets / opportunities, revenue sources • Created industry-leading brands PROFITABILITY / REORGANISATION • Profit Growth of 200x in 15 years • Reduced business costs by 40% • Turned around multiple businesses • Strong process redesign capabilities TECHNOLOGY • Strong participant in board and leadership technology discussions • Industry watcher / commentator Connect with me: [email protected] / +27 61 987 9879