As a strategic leader within the Executive team, I hold a key role in overseeing project management and advisory divisions. My responsibilities encompass:- Developing and executing a 2-5 year strategy for the project division.- Launching the Advisory business function.- Setting departmental visions, goals, and objectives.Holding full departmental P&L responsibility.- Identifying and nurturing strategic partnerships to expand the client base and revenue streams.-… Show more As a strategic leader within the Executive team, I hold a key role in overseeing project management and advisory divisions. My responsibilities encompass:- Developing and executing a 2-5 year strategy for the project division.- Launching the Advisory business function.- Setting departmental visions, goals, and objectives.Holding full departmental P&L responsibility.- Identifying and nurturing strategic partnerships to expand the client base and revenue streams.- Providing consultation and guidance to multinational clients in technology-driven transformations, with a focus on delivering exceptional value.- Developing 'go-to-market' strategies to secure partnerships with management consultants, direct clients, and MEP contractors.- Offering expert advisory services to clients, leveraging technical knowledge and industry expertise to address complex challenges and provide innovative technology solutions. Show less

Was an active member of the management team and responsible for the strategic review and restructure of the business.Reset the short and long-term business growth plans that focused on brand recognition, financial performance, effective operations and strong compliance standards.Streamlined products and services that focused on turnkey MEP solutions across aviations, defense, data centres, hotels and commercial & residential sectors.Successfully planned, executed, and… Show more Was an active member of the management team and responsible for the strategic review and restructure of the business.Reset the short and long-term business growth plans that focused on brand recognition, financial performance, effective operations and strong compliance standards.Streamlined products and services that focused on turnkey MEP solutions across aviations, defense, data centres, hotels and commercial & residential sectors.Successfully planned, executed, and delivered MEP packages with built in ELV solutions for projects. Oversaw all project phases; from initial concept development to final handover, ensured that all projects were completed efficiently, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.• Show less

• Was an active member of the management team and responsible for the set up and growth of the UAE business hub. Set out the strategy of the business that clearly defined the design, supply, installation, commission and servicing to MEP clients.Designed and delivered the operational strategy, vision, goals. Managed the short and long-term business planning process, devised the multi-million dollar active budgets and full P&L responsibility.

A key member of the Senior Management team and responsible for the performance and management of business, sales, operations and technical activities across the ELV division.Set out the 2-5 year business plans and rolled out the ‘go to market’ strategies that focused on the delivery of FLS/Security/ELV systems for MEP projects.Set out project management operations and frameworks. Ensured compliance to international standards and the adoption of best practice.Navigated… Show more A key member of the Senior Management team and responsible for the performance and management of business, sales, operations and technical activities across the ELV division.Set out the 2-5 year business plans and rolled out the ‘go to market’ strategies that focused on the delivery of FLS/Security/ELV systems for MEP projects.Set out project management operations and frameworks. Ensured compliance to international standards and the adoption of best practice.Navigated projects toward financial stability and the set up of an agile project management team. Show less

Mayflex leads the way in the distribution of Converged IP Solutions. We use our specialist knowledge and experience to bring together best in class infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions to create a compatible, feature rich, value for money offering to meet the demanding needs of business types and sizes across all sectors.

Incorporating CableWorX and HealthWorX

Dewent-MEP Solutions are a niche ELV entity specializing in the integration, automation & control of disparate systems. In conjunction with our strategic Partners like Extreme Networks, Excel Networking, Commscope/Systimax, Gallagher, Displax, Vivitek, LG, Televez, and Howen, amongst others, we are able to deliver true turnkey solutions.

Responsible for the Datacom business for ECS Global across the MENA region with specific focus on increasing market-share of the DME PROLINK brand through the development of strategic partnerships and relationships.

Responsible for the Middle East - tasked with account management, sales support, product training, and product positioning. Manage direct sales, customer service, PR, and brand awareness to promote new business with Business Partners, Consultants and End-users in the Telecommunications environment. Train sales agents on cold-calling and associated techniques, and accompany them on sales calls to acquaint them with company and industry practices and procedures.Conducted onsite seminars… Show more Responsible for the Middle East - tasked with account management, sales support, product training, and product positioning. Manage direct sales, customer service, PR, and brand awareness to promote new business with Business Partners, Consultants and End-users in the Telecommunications environment. Train sales agents on cold-calling and associated techniques, and accompany them on sales calls to acquaint them with company and industry practices and procedures.Conducted onsite seminars for distributor representatives and customer service personnel to describe product lines and highlights. Attended national and regional trade shows, Technology events, industry-related conferences, and workshops/meetings. Organize and execute product blitzes in target markets. Manage monthly/quarterly/annual sales and contact reports. Show less

Accountability for Sales Revenues for ADC’s Enterprise Portfolio for the territory spanning Sub-Saharan Africa (including South Africa). Achieved 30% year-on-year revenue growth for the 2 years of my tenure. Staff responsibility over Sales, Pre-& Post-Sales resources (13 individuals). OPEX and CAPEX responsibility for the Enterprise Group.Managed sales territory in South Africa, as well as various international accounts. Managed and attended trade shows and industry conferences… Show more Accountability for Sales Revenues for ADC’s Enterprise Portfolio for the territory spanning Sub-Saharan Africa (including South Africa). Achieved 30% year-on-year revenue growth for the 2 years of my tenure. Staff responsibility over Sales, Pre-& Post-Sales resources (13 individuals). OPEX and CAPEX responsibility for the Enterprise Group.Managed sales territory in South Africa, as well as various international accounts. Managed and attended trade shows and industry conferences. Coordinated with cross-functional teams and departments including sales, credit, warehouse, and customer service. Trained customer service personnel on products and services, as well as company and industry standards and procedures. Supervised and coached new field sales team members on brand positioning and sales techniques. Show less

Established the office in Johannesburg, developed the Channel/Partnership model, recruiting Technical & Sales resources, delivering $6m annual revenue, reporting directly into the Sales Director in Oslo, Norway.

Headed up a 4-person New Business Development team responsible for upselling new solutions into existing customers and developing new customers/opportunities to increase market-share and revenues as a key strategy.

Sales Portfolio included Cisco and Nortel Converged solutions (Voice, Video & Data) – I have Technical and Sales Certification for both Cisco & Nortel.

Headed up the 3rd-Level Support Team responsible for the IBM and Cisco networks throughout the 23 Business Units of First National Bank of South Africa.

South Bank, Waterloo, London, United KingdomResponsible for Project Management of the migration of the Shell UK Corporate network from the Ungermann Bass Broadband network to a Cisco IP infrastructure.