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Michael founded Striata in March 1999 with a view to build a global software business.

Michael is a pioneer of the internet industry. He speaks regularly on the use of email as a business tool and customer communication method. Michael has received numerous awards over the last 12 years in email marketing, including "Direct Marketer of the Year" by the DMA and was a finalist in the "IT Personality of the Year" awards.

Before the formation of Striata, Michael was the managing director of VWV Interactive. Michael began his working career with PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he became a principal manager in the Consulting & Assurance Services (CAS) and was responsible for both Internet Strategy & Services and Business Information Services.

Michael is a Chartered Accountant. He served on the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants' (SAICA) information technology steering committee. He is a founding member and past Chairman of the Audit Bureau of Internet Standards (ABIS).

Michael is also the founder and executive chairman of the South African Chapter of First Tuesday, the "Global Thought Leadership Network".

Michael is now one of the world's foremost experts on eBilling adoption tools and techniques. He routinely consults and speaks on driving paperless processes in large organisations.