Inspirational leader with strong entrepreneurial spirit able to form transparent partnerships and conclude multi-million mergers, acquisitions and company sales contracts with the highest integrity and ethical values - Characterised as having the X-factor. Serving as interface between trade unions and service providers in order to leverage better deals for trade union and employee groups as well a
s integrity motivated creating of Black Economic Empowerment opportunities who publically acknowledge their pride of association. Signature visionary able to build sustainable and resilient business entities through communicating innovative leadership and creating an employment environment where creative thinking, accountability, as well as career- and personal growth is encouraged and rewarded at all levels to the benefit of unmatched customer experience resulting in continuous revenue growth. Able to convey conviction of what is right to wider audience, engendering trust and establishing effective channels and vehicles of communication. History of success through an in-depth understanding of strategic and operational business dynamics on the African continent and broader developing countries. Successfully establishing and managing companies within Southern African countries as well as achieving listings on JSE Stock Exchange. Merging start-up Group of companies with major bank, insurance company and credit management organisation and creating shared values within a culture of achievement resulting in growing company with R1.3b Market cap to over R2b within less than 1 year as well as buy-in from of R150m (7%) by Liberty Life. Concluding successful buy-back of company and re-establishing corporate value resulting in 300% growth within one year under leadership as Group Managing Director. Successfully over-coming personal challenge through perseverance, commitment, self-motivation and determination resulting in developing a profound understanding of people confronted with severe challenges and obstacles. Youngest Insurance Salesperson in the history of leading company (Sanlam) to achieve in excess of R1m profit income over 4 consecutive years through commission pay-outs. At the age of 29 served as Group Executive Director of Listed Bank and Insurance companies (also his own start-ups). Sought after motivational speaker through known visionary skills at higher institutions of learning, as well as to local and international audiences. Leading authority on customer-focused relationship development and customer experience management through setting standards of excellence.
