Operational Strategy
The Oval West Wing, Wanderers Office Park 52 Corlett Drive, Illovo, 2196 Johann
Touchsides is big data company providing insights to brands that enables management to make data-driven decisions. The company is predominantly focused on the informal sector, with a specific emphasis on liquor.Although Touchsides had been operating for many years, it still nurtured a startup mentality. David, as a generalist, was involved in all aspects of the business. His focus was specifically on overall strategy, operational implementation and worked closely with the development team in a business-analyst type role.Combined with a very positive atmosphere in an exciting and dynamic company, David and his colleagues were able to work with the directors to overcome obstacles and successfully implement 3 varying South African projects as part of a pilot / due diligence for an interested third party.Touchsides was sold to a European Fortune 500 company in January 2019.Specifics:-Detailed financial budgeting that was used as the base for the discussion on the business valuation-Designed and implemented various designs, processes and controls to manage assets and enhance user experiences-Part of the team to design the marketing material that has achieved a greater than 90% sell in rate