Candice Bezuidenhout is an accomplished Human Resources Manager with over a decade of experience in optimizing workforce performance and enhancing employee engagement. She currently leads the HR department at InnovateTech Solutions, where she has successfully implemented strategic initiatives that reduced turnover by 20% and increased employee satisfaction scores by 30%. Known for her innovative approach to talent acquisition and development, Candice has a proven track record of fostering inclusive workplace cultures that drive productivity and growth. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement, positioning her as a trusted advisor and key contributor to the company's executive team.More...
Leevashri Chana
Innovation & Digital Transformation Consultant@Lu-Na Digital
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I operate at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship and skills development, with 2 decades of experience spanning PMO, solutions architecture, product development and software delivery predominantly in consulting, telecoms and fintech. I design governance frameworks, business models and scalable operating structures that translate emerging technologies into measurable institutional and societal impact, with a focus on AI adoption and digital transformation in emerging markets.
As co-founder of AI in Africa (2018–), I have led the development of sustainable AI capacity-building platforms aligned to the SDGs, reaching over 2,000 high school learners through applied AI training and innovation programmes. This includes the local 3-Day Girls Bootcamp series and AI4SDG Impact Series delivered alongside global platforms such as GITEX and IRCAI (International Research Centre on AI) under the auspices of UNESCO. In 2025, I launched the national SA AI Olympiad as Executive Director, establishing its institutional governance model, strategic public-private partnerships and long-term ecosystem positioning.
Previously, as Partner and Product Lead at Fliptin Technologies (2016–2025), I shaped products in fintech, edtech and digital innovation initiatives. Through Lu-Na Consulting, I advise and ease organisations through digital transformation and AI adoption journeys, supporting business model redesign and implementation roadmaps. I also serve on the boards of the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry and French Tech South Africa, contributing to ecosystem growth and cross-border partnerships for SMEsMore...