Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Interests
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DRIVING LICENSE
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Morne Van Zyl

Morne Van Zyl

CEO
Cape Town

Summary

CEO of a major business unit with more than 35 years of industry experience leading thousands of employees in company culture and alignment with a focused outcome to the benefit of all individuals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Management Director

Protocor
06.2018 - Current

CEO - Business Unit

EOH
04.2012 - 06.2018
  • Execution of strategic business development initiatives to drive revenue growth and increase order volumes in the renewable energy sector.
  • Management of full sales cycle, lead generation and qualification through to deal closure and contract execution.
  • Developed and implemented revenue growth strategies tailored to key market segments.
  • Built and maintained a high-quality, data-driven sales pipeline; tracked progress using CRM tools with clear KPIs.
  • Delivered projects that exceeded client expectations.
  • Generated action plans and annual territory growth plans.
  • Maintained company and market revenue forecasts to ensure predictable performance and proactive course correction.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Product, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction.
  • Led, coached, and inspired a high-performing sales team, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and consistent execution.
  • Identified, pursued, and managed strong, long-term client relationships to drive revenue and loyalty.
  • Developed relationships with senior executives and business owners of potential clients.
  • Developed a deep understanding of company capabilities and project deliverables.
  • Analyzed market needs, monitored industry trends, and helped shape the go-to-market strategy in existing and new regions.
  • Presented complex electrical and industrial automation solutions and services in a clear, value-driven manner tailored to clients' needs.
  • Promoted and implemented sustainability and resource solutions aligned with client needs and values.
  • Monitored and drafted monthly reports on sales pipeline activities and forecasts.
  • Compared actual sales performance against targets and identified areas for improvement.
  • Demonstrated command of the energy and sustainability environment.
  • Developed renewable energy and industrial automation solutions.
  • Led industry events, positioning the company as a thought leader.
  • Researched and shared market intelligence, including monitoring competitors' activities.

Education

MBA - undefined

Reading University
01.2016

MDP - undefined

Unisa
12.2002

Project Management - undefined

Regent
12.2002

FMP - undefined

Unisa
12.2001

PLC Programming - undefined

Shneider Electric
09.1997

C++ - undefined

University PE
06.1996

Electrical Engineering - undefined

Cape Technicon
06.1991

Skills

Leadership

References

Alan, Momombe, +27725338046, Macows

Interests

Aviation

Publications

  • Corporate Social Responsibility analysis of the first world and that of South Africa
  • Software study framework

DRIVING LICENSE

Driving license category EB 8

Timeline

Management Director

Protocor
06.2018 - Current

CEO - Business Unit

EOH
04.2012 - 06.2018

MBA - undefined

Reading University

MDP - undefined

Unisa

Project Management - undefined

Regent

FMP - undefined

Unisa

PLC Programming - undefined

Shneider Electric

C++ - undefined

University PE

Electrical Engineering - undefined

Cape Technicon
Morne Van ZylCEO