I’m a transformational leader, blue-sky thinker, and connector of dots with a unique ability to take companies global, drive exponential growth, and build brands that lead their sectors. With over 25 years across manufacturing, SaaS, and AI, I bring a proven record of scaling businesses from the ground up, raising millions in capital, and securing game-changing partnerships with industry giants like Siemens, Anglo American, and IBM.Early in my career, I built Africa’s largest privately owned concrete masonry manufacturing business, achieving $30 million in annual revenue with a $5 million EBITDA. I successfully listed this business into Buildmax for $25 million, expanding from 1 to 19 factories and securing major contracts, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums.At Wyzetalk, As Founder and CEO, I led the company to become a global leader in blue-collar workforce engagement, now serving 70% of the global mining sector with over 850,000 users and generating $450,000 in monthly recurring revenue. My team won Anglo American’s frontline employee engagement solution, beating out Microsoft and deploying across 5 continents and 153,000 employees—demonstrating our ability to compete with the world’s largest players and win.As Turnaround Specialist and CEO of DataProphet, I’ve driven a 72% revenue increase in 2023, with a projected 74% growth in 2024, and have repositioned the company for European and global expansion by relocating the head office to Amsterdam. I moved the ENPS score from 17 to 47 in 8 months. I also secured a $2.5 million funding round to support our strategic SaaS shift, now driving a 40% boost in client engagement.My background includes an Executive MBA from the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business, an advanced business strategy program at Harvard Business School, and membership in the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), where I connect with top leaders globally to foster continual learning and innovation.Boards retain me because I’m not only a growth architect and culture builder but also a blue-sky thinker who sees connections where others may not. I excel at aligning operational excellence with strategic vision and delivering results through resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to purpose.If you’re looking for a leader who can turn potential into sustained, profitable growth, let’s connect. Together, we can create a legacy of excellence and elevate your business to new heights.
