I am a seasoned and enthusiastic business leader with extensive experience in founding and scaling eCommerce and impact investment platforms as well as digital marketing & data solutions.
I pride myself as a pragmatic, hands on a solution oriented person that enjoys developing organisations regardless or size and age .
Current Role: Co-Founder of RidgeImpact.com, an impact asset management platform that focuses on investing in natural assets to generate financial returns while addressing climate change.
I am currently also serving on two boards:
# Non-Executive Director at SweepSouth, a digital home services platform
# Advisory Board Member at Homechoice, a leading South African retailer
I previously worked for the Jumia Group and during my 10 year tenure i founded 3 venturs and was part of the C suite that took the company public on the New York stock exchange.
# Zando a leading e-commerce platform in South Africa, growing it to ZAR 1 billion in revenue and achieving market leadership
# Z-eCom services - a B2B service Provider and SaaS that operates websites and operations for the likes of adidas, Reebok, Levis, Superdry, etc.
# Jumia Advertising Group, expanding operations across 11 countries and serving over 8,000 business clients monthly.
Education: I hold an MBA (Summa Cum Laude) from Griffith College Dublin and a Master's in International Management from INSEEC Paris.More...
Anton Groenewald
IT executive@HomeChoice
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Electronic Engineering with Com Sci degree. Majority career experience in Payments and Retail industries. Hobbies include trading, mathematical modelling of Financial markets and writing automated trading nots.More...
Shema Kaitakirwa
Software Engineer
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I am a versatile software developer with 9 years of experience, passionate about building robust and user-centric web applications. My extensive background includes working with digital agencies on a variety of client projects, contributing to the significant digital presence of a major corporate like HomeChoice, and developing impactful features for an international platform like GetMyBoat. I thrive on the challenge of bringing ideas to life through elegant code and a deep understanding of user experience.More...
Doug Walker
Founder & CEO@Gravity 9.8
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Doug Walker is a seasoned entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Gravity 9.8, a company focused on providing innovative solutions in the financial services / FinTech technology sector.
With over two decades of experience in the industry, Walker has developed a reputation for strategic leadership and a keen understanding of market, regulatory and technological trends. Prior to founding Gravity 9.8, he held several high-ranking positions in prominent African banks, honing his skills in strategic planning, business development, business leadership, team management and cross functional leadership.
Walker's passion for financial inclusion, technology and innovative solutions have been the driving force behind Gravity 9.8's success. His vision and leadership have been instrumental in steering the company towards its goal of providing innovative financial and payments solutions that enable financial inclusion.More...