Ryno Kleynhans is a seasoned operations and strategy executive with over 27 years of experience spanning SME consulting, SaaS, and enterprise-scale transformation. He currently serves as Head of Operations at Mindmill (HR) Software Ltd, where he partners with the CEO to define and execute growth strategies, drive product innovation, streamline operational processes, and lead cross-functional teams including development, implementation, customer success, and support.
Prior to this, Ryno spent a decade in senior leadership at Seda (South Africa), where he scaled operations from 4 to 16 sites, managed a £4 m budget, and built high-performing consulting teams delivering business diagnostics, turnaround strategies, and institutional development for a broad range of clients. He began his career in industrial engineering and manufacturing consulting, where he honed his expertise in resource optimisation, performance management, and business process re-engineering.
With a strong track record of operational excellence, financial discipline, and transformational leadership, Ryno applies his strategic mindset, global experience, and consulting background to scale operations, enhance customer success, and drive sustainable business impact. His approach combines analytical rigour with a people-centred leadership style, fostering innovation and alignment across teams to deliver measurable organisational performance.More...
Chris Botha
IT Development and BI Team Lead@Wrightbus
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Chris Botha is a seasoned technology leader and accomplished software developer with a 15-year track record. Proficient in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), C#, JavaScript/React, and modern cloud technologies like Azure and Docker, he specializes in building robust, scalable solutions and mentoring junior talent. Currently serving as the IT Development and BI Team Lead at Wrightbus, he strategically oversees teams driving development and integration of mission-critical internal applications. His focus is on ensuring seamless data flow, process automation, and high-quality software delivery within a modern agile framework.More...