Jody George

Business Development Consultant

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Jody George is a dynamic and results-driven professional with over 15 years of progressive experience across finance, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and strategic business development. With a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, a certificate in Global Sustainability Reporting (SAICA) and recent certification in Project Management from Coursera, Jody brings a rare blend of analytical rigor and hands-on leadership that positions him uniquely to train and facilitate in the realms of project management and negotiation. Jody has played pivotal roles in both public and private sectors, including multinational corporations like Mazars, Aspen Pharmacare Limited, Mercedes-Benz South Africa and influential public entities such as The Auditor General of South Africa. His experience ranges from spearheading cross-border investment initiatives in the automotive sector to facilitating joint ventures between local SMEs and foreign investors, ensuring compliance with complex legal, financial, and policy frameworks. He is highly skilled in “cradle-to-grave” project lifecycles, from feasibility assessments and legal contracting to financial modelling and stakeholder integration. Jody’s facilitation style is enriched by his real-world application of negotiation tactics—whether it’s aligning interests in high-stakes procurement deals, navigating BBBEE compliance challenges, or developing sustainable partnerships under DTI directives. His ability to synthesize complex business environments into practical learning outcomes makes him an engaging and credible figure in professional development settings. Jody is passionate about empowering professionals and emerging entrepreneurs through structured, interactive training that builds both technical acumen and interpersonal finesse. His training approach emphasizes scenario-based learning, strategic thinking, and the cultivation of negotiation intelligence—key ingredients for modern project success. With a commitment to continuous learning and an authentic leadership presence, Jody Ge