Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in entrepreneurship, business solutions, ICT and telecommunications. Strategic and results-oriented with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
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Mogen Naidoo
Managing Director
Johannesburg
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
13
years of post-secondary education
3
Certificates
2
Languages
Work History
Allan Gray Orbis FoundationJohannesburg
Entrepreneur in Residence
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Guiding Fellows' ventures across various maturity and growth stages
- Responsibilities include recruitment, due diligence, coaching, and program enhancement
- Achieving key performance indicators: securing funding, supporting Unicorn development, and assessing program impact
- Vast coaching experience with startups to larger SMEs, specializing in micro- enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses
- Proficient in coaching businesses through ideation, validation, creation, pre-revenue, post-revenue, seed funding, and Series-A funding stages.
QUT ConsultingJohannesburg
Advisory Board Member
09.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Formulated and executed strategic agendas for South African ICT services, research, and media practice, encompassing sales, HR, project planning, customer relations, and production and marketing strategies
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- Managed ICT services and management consulting projects to the highest standards, ensuring alignment with client expectations
- Led process re- engineering initiatives for Private and Public Cloud and Robotic Process
- Automation while adhering to regulatory and governance requirements
- Facilitated client relationship management for major ICT services, consulting, and market intelligence projects, fostering consensus and collaboration with fulfillment teams
- Identified, evaluated, and developed new corporate business opportunities, overseeing solutions implementation, growth consulting, and commercial due diligence
- Implemented regional sales, services, and research strategies for South Africa
- Developed a robust media and PR strategy to enhance the company's regional profile through conferences and public speaking engagements.
316 Network Holdings (Pty) LtdJohannesburg
Managing Partner
04.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Led the company by aligning employees with the company's vision and setting strategic direction alongside the board
- Developed and executed long-term business strategies, including a 5-year plan, to achieve corporate objectives
- Regularly reviewed the company's financial performance and managed budgets, reporting results to shareholders quarterly and annually
- Identified and implemented technology solutions that improved operational efficiency by 60% and initiated process improvements across the organization
- Orchestrated a remarkable business turnaround, increasing profitability by, and fostered stakeholder relationships while enhancing customer satisfaction ratings by 90%.
Qina Group (Pty) Ltd
Managing Partner
03.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Formulated and executed strategic agendas for South African ICT services, research, and media practice, encompassing sales, HR, project planning, customer relations, and production and marketing strategies
- Managed ICT services and management consulting projects to the highest standards, ensuring alignment with client expectations
- Led process re- engineering initiatives for Private and Public Cloud and Robotic Process
- Automation while adhering to regulatory and governance requirements
- Facilitated client relationship management for major ICT services, consulting, and market intelligence projects, fostering consensus and collaboration with fulfillment teams
- Identified, evaluated, and developed new corporate business opportunities, overseeing solutions implementation, growth consulting, and commercial due diligence
- Implemented regional sales, services, and research strategies for South Africa
- Developed a robust media and PR strategy to enhance the company's regional profile through conferences and public speaking engagements.
African Coin ExchangeJohannesburg
Advisory Board Member
02.2019 - 01.2022
Job overview
- My role on the Board of Directors is to drive the African Expansion strategy with the opportunity to open the African market to a wider Public and Enterprise customers across the continent
- Core duties include IT Architecture & Operations, Risk Management, Governance, Compliance & Regulations and Regulatory Technologies
FNB South AfricaJohannesburg
Digital Operational Risk Manager
11.2015 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Formulated and executed strategic agendas for South African ICT services, research, and media practice, encompassing sales, HR, project planning, customer relations, and production and marketing strategies
- Managed ICT services and management consulting projects to the highest standards, ensuring alignment with client expectations
- Led process re- engineering initiatives for Private and Public Cloud and Robotic Process
- Automation while adhering to regulatory and governance requirements
- Facilitated client relationship management for major ICT services, consulting, and market intelligence projects, fostering consensus and collaboration with fulfillment teams
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- Identified, evaluated, and developed new corporate business opportunities, overseeing solutions implementation, growth consulting, and commercial due diligence
- Implemented regional sales, services, and research strategies for South Africa
- Developed a robust media and PR strategy to enhance the company's regional profile through conferences and public speaking engagements.
International Data CorporationJohannesburg
Senior Analyst
08.2011 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Providing market intelligence, consulting, including market trackers and customized research in the Middle East and Africa
- Creating thought leadership reports on key topics spanning various industries in the region
- Leading business development, selling research and consulting projects, and building client relationships
- Facilitating workshops and representing at IDC conferences and events
- Focusing on organizational development initiatives and strategic business strategies.
Frost & SullivanCape Town
Market Intelligence Analyst
07.2010 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Participation in syndicated reports and bespoke consulting projects related to
- African telecommunications, IT outsourcing, data centers, and more
- Expertise in analyzing digital and social media trends and broadband penetration strategies
- Active involvement in presenting at international ICT forums and media.
KPMGCape Town
IT Auditor
01.2008 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Documented business processes and identified associated risks and controls
- Managed security risks at strategic and tactical levels in information security advisory roles
- Conducted security assessments, penetration testing, and data security work for web applications and data conversions
- Performed information audit services, including IT control reviews and data analysis
- Conducted assurance services, such as SAS 70 and Service Organization Reviews.
Masterful Pipeline SolutionsJohannesburg, Gauteng
Advisory Board Member
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Served as a key member of an investment consortium focused on consolidating the ICT sector through strategic acquisitions.
- Identified and evaluated potential acquisition targets in the ICT services, security (electronics) and telecommunications verticals.
- Assisted business owners in achieving successful exit strategies, while ensuring continued growth of their companies post-acquisition.
- Collaborated in the development and execution of strategies to build synergies across acquired entities, driving long-term value and sustainable expansion.
- Mentored executive leadership team on best practices for decision-making and problem-solving techniques.
- Participated in regular board meetings to provide constructive feedback on proposed projects or plans that aligned with the organization''s mission statement.
University Of Cape Town Cape Town
Assistant Lecturer
02.2006 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Taught undergraduate Information System courses and tutored postgraduate courses
- Postgraduate course focused on Advanced MS Office tools
- Undergraduate course covered accounting project management
- Assessed and graded projects by accounting and finance students
- Emphasized IT- related aspects in project evaluation.
Southwark CollegeLondon
Lecturer
08.2004 - 02.2005
Job overview
- Lectured in Advanced Web Page Design, covering HTML, JavaScript
- Dreamweaver, and XML
- Taught Web Page Design (HTML) as part of Flexi IT Lecturing
- Managed reception, induction, and enrollment for Computer students at the Bermondsey site
- Provided administrative support for students in flexible delivery IT courses
- Assisted in marketing, recruitment, and induction of flexible IT program students, tracking statistics and marketing information.
Education
GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)Johannesburg
MBA from General Management
01.2020 - 12.2021
University Overview
University of Cape TownCape Town
Master of Commerce from Information Systems
01.2006 - 06.2011
University Overview
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Commerce Honours from Information Systems
01.2005 - 12.2005
University Overview
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Commerce from Information Systems
01.2000 - 06.2004
University Overview
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Skills
Information Technology
Certification
Certified Lecturer
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Awarded the 2022 365 Men of the Year certificate for my contributions to Entrepreneurship and Leadership in our communities by the Department of Social Development, South Africa.
- Multinational Enterprise Business Strategy Award. Achieved the best student and highest mark for MBA elective course.
- Social Entrepreneurship and Measuring Impact Award. Achieved the highest overall mark for the MBA elective course.
- Top Mentor for Africa Seedstars World 2020. As per voting by Startups and mentees, I was voted top mentor for the Africa Region for my dedication and commitment to creating an impact globally within the entrepreneurship ecosystem and taking businesses from startup to scale and growth.
Timeline
Advisory Board Member
Masterful Pipeline Solutions
01.2024 - Current
McKinsey Forward Program
11-2023
Entrepreneur in Residence
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
03.2021 - Current
GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)
MBA from General Management
01.2020 - 12.2021
VC4A Certified Mentor
01-2020
Advisory Board Member
QUT Consulting
09.2019 - Current
Advisory Board Member
African Coin Exchange
02.2019 - 01.2022
Managing Partner
316 Network Holdings (Pty) Ltd
04.2016 - Current
Digital Operational Risk Manager
FNB South Africa
11.2015 - 08.2017
Managing Partner
Qina Group (Pty) Ltd
03.2014 - Current
Senior Analyst
International Data Corporation
08.2011 - 02.2014
Market Intelligence Analyst
Frost & Sullivan
07.2010 - 08.2011
IT Auditor
KPMG
01.2008 - 06.2010
Assistant Lecturer
University Of Cape Town
02.2006 - 12.2007
University of Cape Town
Master of Commerce from Information Systems
01.2006 - 06.2011
Certified Lecturer
07-2005
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Commerce Honours from Information Systems
01.2005 - 12.2005
Lecturer
Southwark College
08.2004 - 02.2005
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Commerce from Information Systems
01.2000 - 06.2004
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Board Member Positions
Board Member Positions
- Jan 2024 - Present: Masterful Pipeline Solutions - Advisory Board Member
- Oct 2022 - Present: Longbridge Childcare Strategy Group (London)- Non-Executive Board Member
- Feb 2021 - Dec 2022: Agang Africa Network (Johannesburg) - Advisory Board Member
Additional Courses & Training
Additional Courses & Training
- Apr 2020 - Jun 2020: VC4A Capital Mentor-Driven Program
- Jun 2019 - Oct 2020: Raizcorp CED – Comprehensive Enterprise Development Program (Year 1)
- Jan 2014: BCG LEAN Six Sigma Workshop
- Jan 2012: IDC Business Development and Sales, Consulting and Project Management
- Jan 2012: IDC Presentation and Public Speaking
- Jan 2010: KPMG TOGAF, KING III, CoBIT and ITIL Training
- Jan 2009: KPMG Business Writing Skills, Project Management 1
Volunteer & Community Work
Volunteer & Community Work
- Oct 2020 - Dec 2020: Data Analyst (New York City) - PRME by United Nations.
- Oct 2020 - Dec 2022: UN SDG Business Mentor (Madukkarai) - AIC Raise & Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India
- Aug 2020 - Present: Business Mentor (Geneva) - Seedstars
- Jan 2020 - Present: PR Regional Chairperson (Johannesburg) - Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
- Jan 2018 - Present: Motivational Speaker (Johannesurg) - Uqobo Men's Forum
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