Daena D'Oliveira - Director of Business Development/ Director of Partnerships, iXperience

Years of experience: 15

Business Development ManagerPartnerships ManagerHead of Growth💸 MarketingBusiness OwnerMBA

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Paul Currie
Director: Urban Systems @ICLEI Africa
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Daena makes a huge amount of relational work look easy! I've seen her build effective systems that draw interest and commitment into the programmes she runs. She has a strategic mind that is already...

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Daena's Career Path

Apr. 2023 -
Present

iXperienceDirector of University Partnerships

Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaWe work at iX to help our students harness their limitless potential. Led a team of over 50 Business Development Associates and 4 Regional Business Development Managers spanning over 100 universities in the US Conducted market-specific research and delivered recommendations on new market expansion Trained and Developed a team of new Regional Business Development Managers to successful target ...

Jan. 2021 -
Dec. 2022

alx_africa VP Global Student Recruitment, Enrollment and Alumni Relations

On a moon-shot mission to educate, empower and equip 3 million entrepreneurial and place 2 million young leaders by 2035 Internally this role is denoted as Global Activation which encompasses all the above. Led and Managed teams spanning 9 countries each responsible for individual markets Achieved a 400% improvement on lead to enrolled participant rate compared to markets with no Activation M...

Jan. 2020 -
Jan. 2020

Vantibuzz (Pty) Ltd Head of Business Strategy

Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaWhen Covid-19 hit South Africa, I brought my expertise in sustainable development and empowerment-focused business models to the family business in order to help ensure continued employment and opportunities for the community of 50+ individuals that rely on Ruitersvlei for their livelihoods. Key Initiatives and Responsibilities included Established a food bank for the local communities of far...