Responsible for driving positive C-suite relationships with strategic clients in the Financial Services sector through effective team leadership.

Responsible for leading the Wipro Technologies focus on the African Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Mining sectors.

Establishing the presence of HCL AXON South Africa in new markets.• Developing a strategy for developing new markets focusing on key differentiators of HCL• Market HCL’s capabilities in new markets with partners and identified key industries• Lead business development activities to grow pipeline, build executive relationships and craft solutions to targeted clients

Gerhard was responsible for the SAP Enterprise Solutions business unit of UCS that specialized in the implementation of SAP based IT solutions for large retail corporations. He managed a team of about 120 consultants and was responsible for overall profitability and success of the business unit.UCS Enterprise Solutions was acquired by HCL AXON in 2009.Define and drive value-based client IT agendas:o Advise clients and develop proposals to meet their strategic objectives… Show more Gerhard was responsible for the SAP Enterprise Solutions business unit of UCS that specialized in the implementation of SAP based IT solutions for large retail corporations. He managed a team of about 120 consultants and was responsible for overall profitability and success of the business unit.UCS Enterprise Solutions was acquired by HCL AXON in 2009.Define and drive value-based client IT agendas:o Advise clients and develop proposals to meet their strategic objectives with regard to the deployment of IT solutions.o Take role of Executive Sponsor to key clients with ultimate responsibility for project delivery and to resolve IT design, deployment or design challenges.Drive quality of IT Project execution:o Ensure effective delivery of all IT projects through deployment, management and guidance of skilled Programme / Project managers.o Identify and manage any specific risks – particularly relating to new technology and ensure that appropriate contingencies are specified and managed.Deliver improved and sustained business unit performance:o Develop business unit strategy in line with corporate direction.o Develop business plan on annual basis and fine tune quarterly.o Responsible for the achievement of Revenue and Profit targets of the Business Unit.o Implement strategies to attract and retain an adequate pool of experienced staff.o People leadership of Enterprise Solutions business unit. Show less

Programme management of all services delivered by EDS to Key Client in areas of SAP applications management, Time and Attendance infrastructure and Disaster Recovery services: • Strategy development and realignment• Operations Management• Business Improvement• Manage staff - Human Resources• Commercial Management

As Head of Sales – EDS Enterprise Solutions• Development and ownership of Sales and Marketing strategy • Responsibility for achievement of sales and revenue targets for new SAP engagements by organisation • Managing, mentoring and guiding of sales and marketing team• Developing and nurturing relationships with new and existing SAP clients at executive level• Proposal development and selling SAP based solutions to clients• Contract negotiation and finalisation

Leading the implementation of SAP Enterprise Software engagements at clients in the Automotive, Mining and Manufacturing sector.This included:• Designing projects for the implementation of Business Information systems;• Managing project teams in the implementation of such Information systems within time constraints and budget;• Identification and capitalization on Business Process Re-engineering opportunities that may be identified in the client’s organization;• Merging the… Show more Leading the implementation of SAP Enterprise Software engagements at clients in the Automotive, Mining and Manufacturing sector.This included:• Designing projects for the implementation of Business Information systems;• Managing project teams in the implementation of such Information systems within time constraints and budget;• Identification and capitalization on Business Process Re-engineering opportunities that may be identified in the client’s organization;• Merging the client’s business processes into the functionality of the selected Business Information system to ensure a high level of end user acceptance;• Being called on as speaker at local and international conferences on e-commerce and digital supply chain related topics. Show less

Consulting to clients on the implementation of SAP Sales and Distribution module in the Mining; Automotive and Manufacturing sector.Conducting training courses on Sales and Distribution module of SAP on behalf of SAP South Africa

Business Application Implementation (SAP R/3)Responsible for the implementation of the Sales & Distribution business processes of the SAP R/3 business suite in the organisation.This included:• Identification and capitalization on Business Process Re-engineering opportunities;• Configuring the SAP R/3 system for effective use by the Alpha group;• Development of new pricing procedures required;• Planning and control over SAP South Africa consultants assisting in Sales and… Show more Business Application Implementation (SAP R/3)Responsible for the implementation of the Sales & Distribution business processes of the SAP R/3 business suite in the organisation.This included:• Identification and capitalization on Business Process Re-engineering opportunities;• Configuring the SAP R/3 system for effective use by the Alpha group;• Development of new pricing procedures required;• Planning and control over SAP South Africa consultants assisting in Sales and Distribution implementation;• Coordination of program modifications and specialized reports;• Developing user authority levels and profiles;• Planning and conducting training seminars for users on the use of the system. Show less

• Identify sites for new distribution terminals and other business opportunities;• Preparation of feasibility studies for new ventures and obtaining Board of Director approval;• Coordinate completion of projects with technical and legal consultants as well as financiers;• Prepare and implement marketing plan to address the needs of the Informal Sector;• Member of SA Cement Industry Price Committee.Nominated by Alpha Ltd to attend the “Business to Business Marketing” seminar… Show more • Identify sites for new distribution terminals and other business opportunities;• Preparation of feasibility studies for new ventures and obtaining Board of Director approval;• Coordinate completion of projects with technical and legal consultants as well as financiers;• Prepare and implement marketing plan to address the needs of the Informal Sector;• Member of SA Cement Industry Price Committee.Nominated by Alpha Ltd to attend the “Business to Business Marketing” seminar at the Kellogg Business School - Northwestern University (Chicago) during October 1993. Show less

• Conduct ad hoc feasibility studies;• Set up and manage computerized distribution and pricing models;• Manage weekly distribution planning and stock reports.