IT IS NO LONGER GOOD ENOUGH TO THINK OUT THE BOX. THE BOX HAS BEEN DESTROYED AND WE NOW NEED TO THINK IN POLYGONS & HEXAGONS................By looking at and analyzing current and future trends, I assist medium and large business in creating new thinking and business models to "Leapfrog" the competition.I consult at all levels in most industries.I am currently consulting to both local and international businesses and brands. Many of these international brands are wanting to enter SA, and need full strategies in order to successfully achieve longevity in this market.I do national workshops and talks on various subjects relating to trends, new marketing as well as forward thinking. I also write for various publications and a regular contributor to Biz Community. I am also the Editor-In-Chief of Designing Ways, Africas leading design print magazine to people in the industry.This is what some recent clients had to say."At Kohler Co we invest much time and resources to get a better understanding of people, their behaviour and how culture plays into this. It's essential to original thinking and meaningful innovation - values we live by.Dave Nemeth presented his cultural observations and trends in the modern African context - a rich and fascinating insight clearly relevant and founded on many years of experience. It was exciting to see how much these resonated with our own observations and so many opportunities for creative expression inspired by Africa in all its beauty. "Mark Bickerstaffe - Lead industrial designer - Strategic Innovation at the Kohler CompanyDavid Kohler - chief executive officer of the KohlerThanks for coming and presenting at the conference. I found the presentation very interesting and I think many of the attendees have not been exposed to that sort of idea speaking before. - Rod Salmon | Consumer and Retail Analyst | Equity ResearchBarclays

I completed a ND in interior design at Wits Technikon, I have been in the industry for the past 17 years. I have travelled extensively and done in the region of 150 international flights in the past 5 years. I have been a furniture buyer for one of the largest groups in South Africa and then move on to head up the trend forecasting for the homewares division. More recently I was the Merchandise executive / director for one of SA’s leading upmarket furniture stores also overseeing the marketing and overall merchandising I currently produce the only dedicated interiors,furniture & décor trend report in South Africa and this is endorsed by the IID (Institute of interior design professionals) with whom I have collaborated. The latest trend forecast was presented a month ago to one of the world’s largest forecasting agencies in Paris. I am presenting this in collaboration with Decorex nationwide as well as doing workshops for the industry. I am also currently consulting to various brands and international companies, my services extend to creating in-house brands, private labels as well as creating new and fresh business models for interior related industries and the retail sector.

My goals are in strengthening the the interior industry as a whole which includes. manufacture and retail sectors such as home stores etc. We are currnetly ivolved with other organisations such as SAQA and the institute of architecture, on various levels to strengthen and protect the industry as a whole.

I set up this company from furniture ranges, to advertising campaigns and all marketing functions as well as the store design, look and feel. We were on a variety of exhibitions as well as providing the furniture for Master Chef South Africa and High Rollers. Oaklands sells on trend, high end furniture, allowing the customer to customise to suit their individual tastes. Due to our unique flexibillity, outstanding service and great quality products we are quickly establishing ourselves as a leader in furniture retail. We offer a full turn key service, and already have some very high profile clients.

I headed up all the merchandising and planning functions of the brand. I directly managed a team of 17 individuals.Responsibilities and Achievements:Executive role• Part of EXCO • Strategy developmentMarketing• Develop marketing plans for new ranges and stores• Manage the customer data base• Market research and price surveys• Appoint and control “agencies”• Manage pricing policy across merchandise• New range strategy development and implementation• Product ranging by styles and SKU• Total control of Operating Income• Local and overseas buying contract negotiation and controlFinance/Admin/Planning• Manage planning and admin support functions• Setting of annual budgets• Working capital management• Control O.T.B limitsPeople• All aspects of line management• Staff training and development• Succession planning & career development

I headed up the trend forecasting for the Home Living area of the business, most of which was for Boardmans. Prior to this I was the specialist furniture buyer for Boardmans.