I am a serial edupreneur. Changing how we offer education to those left behind, students who never finished school, adult learners and working adults.
I believe in Win/Win relationships and that the market for education in South Africa is limitless.
Founded Bellview Institute of Distance Learning, Matric College, Matriek Kollege and Ember College | 2019
Founded Bellview Institute of Distance Learning and launched it offering NATED and ICB programmes. Launched Matric College in partnership with IDEA. Next up: Ember College & Matriek Kollege.
Founded Home Study Group Pty. Ltd | 2016
Founder and CEO of this group after selling College SA. Founded the business with assets I bought from College SA.
Sold SA College of Home Study Pty. Ltd. to RECM | 2016
After building up the College SA group for nearly nine years, I was obliged to sell out of it early in 2016.
Acquired Tabaldi Education | 2015
Acquired Together We Pass | 2013
Acquired TWP to take our student services to the next level, by using TWP technology, understanding and insights.
Founded Skills Academy | 2009
Started this as a second brand, to expand market reach, and leverage the initial investment in College SA. Pushing very hard to grow this business fast.
Acquired The Learning Group | 2008
I acquired this business as part of the growth strategy at the time.
Founded SA College of Home Study Pty. Ltd. | 2007
Founder and CEO - Just me and a desk... October 2007! The fastest growing private distance learning college within 5 years.
Started with a fortune... lost it. Made it back. Lost it again. Sold out of this business early in 2016.
Marketing Manager / College Principal for INTEC College | 2006
I spent 16 years at INTEC. Most of that time as part of the Marketing team. I was part of a team that grew that business at 10 to 20 percent year on year for a number of years.
Still very proud of what I achieved in marketing in INTEC.
