Leon Hendricks offers more than 30 years of experience in the SA corporate Information and Communications Technology industry. He has managed critical projects across a broad spectrum of functional industries, utilizing innovative processes to manage people outputs that have delivered exceptional results. Formally qualified with an IT Diploma, his exposure to diverse people methodologies, architectures, software tools and extensive database and applications development qualifies him to advise on a wide range of issues. Leon has also done a range of management leadership courses at among other:- WITS Business School – CIO Leadership Training - Xpert MBP – Advanced Program and Project Management- Giessen University – Entrepreneurship Training - Institute of Directors – Finance Management - Price Waterhouse Coopers – Corporate Governance - Institute of Directors – Director Leadership - Digital Marketing – UCT - Part of the ongoing mentorship program from the Netherlands Management Program (PUM)He has been in business for more than 20 years and is currently the Managing Director of DLK Group, an ICT Business Solutions and Training company that assists all tiers of government such as education, health and social services as well as private businesses in enabling their business strategy through better utilization of technology. He has served as Board Member for the past 6years (2002-2008) on the Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum and was a full member of the Institute of Directors as well as a member of the Project Management Institute. He is involved in several social responsibility projects within Education and Health sectors and has successfully run many 12-month internship programs for 25-30 technical IT staff. He also provides mentorship and coaching to several small businesses. Leon has further been recognized for many achievements within the industry:- Business Person of the Year – Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum- Entrepreneur of the Year – Vodacom- Technology Top 100 company- Impumelelo Top 300 company,- Finalist Africa SMME Award- And most recently a finalist in the Topco CEO of the Year SME market, as well as a finalist in the Topco Women Empowerment award.