South Africa Booklet 2014

Cape Town, South Africa July 2014
International Assignments

Theme: London Business School Culture and Communications Audit
Faculty: Gabrielle Adams & Xi Zou

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Faculty
Dr. Xi Zou is an Assistant Professor in the Organisational Behaviour subject
area. Xis research draws on social psychology in an effort to understand how
social structures, social roles, and cultures affect peoples judgments and
behaviours in business organisations. Currently, she is studying the
international adjustment among expatriates and repatriates. She also studies
how social network structures affect individuals' well-being and emotional
experience.
Dr. Gabrielle Adams is Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at
London Business School. Gabe's work focuses on why people help or
harm others. In particular, she is interested in why people behave
unethically, as well as people's punitive or vengeful responses to such
wrongdoing. She also studies when and why people choose to do things
that benefit others, such as donate to charities or give gifts.
Faculty
Faculty
Our trip this year follows a 17-year history of successful field trips in Johannesburg, Cape Town,
and Durban. We continue to carry out these projects because we are convinced that they serve
several important purposes exceptionally well. First and foremost, they serve as an invaluable
learning opportunity for our students. Second, we have come to appreciate not only what
excellent learning it provides to students but how much genuine benefit our audits can deliver to
companies. You will be in a position to share your skills and fresh perspective with organisations
that would likely not otherwise receive this kind of service. The ideas and data shared are often
found to be extremely valuable by our hosts. Finally, the programme serves as a nice opportunity
to communicate the excellence of London Business School and the Leadership Programmes on a
global scale.
International Assignment Cape Town
27 July 1 August 2014
We aim to:
Learn about the role and functions of corporate culture by focusing on organisations internal
communication practices.
Provide organisations with an efficient data-based diagnosis of their internal communications,
advising on areas of best practice and issues for further attention.
Enhance the reputation of London Business School and its Executive MBA programme as a
leading international centre of excellence in business education.

Cape Town is the second-most populated city in South Africa after Johannesburg, and the provincial
capital and primate city of the Western Cape. With a population of 3.7 million, it is one of the most
multicultural cities in the world, reflecting its role as a major destination for immigrants and
expatriates to South Africa.

Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is the quintessential melting pot: it is a city alive with creativity, colour, sounds and
tastes. While walking through the citys streets and meeting its people, you will fall in love with its
natural beauty, creative freedom and incredible spirit. Cape Town is a city where the unexpected is
always just around the corner and the beautiful province of the Western Cape lies ready to be explored
across the city border.

TIMETABLE .. 6
DAILY SCHEDULE
Sunday........................... 9
Monday........................................... 11
Tuesday.... 13
Wednesday............................. 15
Thursday.. 17
Friday........................................... 19
Saturday...... 21
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Outline & Assessment.. 22
GENERAL INFORMATION
Hotel & Destination Information...................... 26
Safety in South Africa........................................... 28
Working Groups ..... 30
Township Immersion Experience..... 50
Contact Information 52
Notes Page 54
Contents

Sunday
27 July
Monday
28 July
Tuesday
29 July
Breakfast
Morning

Students visit companies
Cape Town metropolitan area


Lunch
Afternoon

Student Arrivals
Welcome & Team Exercises
Garden Room, Mount Nelson
Hotel
Cape Town Business Panel
Company Rep Arrivals
Agreed briefings with faculty
Mount Nelson Hotel
Agreed briefings with faculty
Mount Nelson Hotel
Dinner

Welcome Dinner
Planet Restaurant, Mount
Nelson Hotel
Timetable

Wednesday
30 July
Thursday
31 July
Friday
1 August


Students in breakout rooms
Mount Nelson Hotel
Presentations at Companies
Group A - Township Immersion
Experience
Nyanga, Langa, Philippi &
Khayelitsha
Group B - Township Immersion
Experience
Nyanga, Langa, Philippi &
Khayelitsha
Agreed Briefings with faculty
Mount Nelson Hotel
Tourist visit
Constantia Wine Tour
Groot Constantia Vineyard
Discussion and Debate
Erdmann Contemporary Gallery
Drinks and Closing Dinner
Groot Constantia Vineyard

Welcome & Team
Exercises

Please meet in the Garden
Room at 16:30 hrs.

Arriving on an
early flight?
Rooms will be available from
14:00 hrs. The front desk will be
happy to store your luggage until
your room is ready.

Arrival transfers
You will be met at the airport by
a member of our local ground
support. They will have a London
Business School sign with them.

Please contact Nathan on +27
(0)72 321 9020 if you cannot
find the transfer bus.

Check-in
You will be asked for a credit
card on arrival. You will not be
charged unless you use
additional services (e.g. room
service/bar tab).

Wifi @ hotel
Wifi is available throughout
the hotel. You will be
provided with a password at
check-in.

Venue Activity Additional Information
Hotel Check-in 14:00 hrs
Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange Street
Cape Town 8001
If your flight has been delayed please notify:

Gavin Symonds +27 (0) 72 573 9478 gsymonds@london.edu

Cline Browne +27 (0)72 377 4237 celine@seventh-sense.co.za
Welcome
Team Exercises 16:30 17:45 hrs
Mount Nelson Hotel
Garden Room
Groups Welcome & Team Contracts Exercises
Cape Town Business Panel
Discussion 17:45 18:30 hrs
Mount Nelson Hotel
Garden Room
Rayaan Adriaanse
Media Manager, South Africa Rugby

Heini Booysen
Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder & COO at OrderIn

TBC
Pre-Dinner Drinks & Company
Representatives Arrival 18:30 19:30 hrs
Mount Nelson Hotel
Garden Room
Company Representative Arrivals Drinks & canaps provided
Welcome Dinner 19:30 hrs

Mount Nelson Hotel
Planet Restaurant and Bar

Opening Dinner
Dress code: Business casual
Sunday 27 July

Briefings with
Faculty
Each group will have agreed
allocated timeslots to meet with
their faculty advisor throughout
the week.
Arranged
transportation
You will have a driver throughout
the week for group transfers to
and from your company.

Transfer between hotel and
company may take up to 45
minutes. Please plan
accordingly.

Breakfast from 06:30 hrs
Mount Nelson Hotel
Planet Restaurant
Daily full breakfast
Transport for students to companies
Company Visits 09:00 17:00 hrs
Cape Town metropolitan
area
Transport for students to Hotel
Briefings with faculty from 17:00 hrs
Mount Nelson Hotel
Orchid and Union Castle
rooms
30 min slots as agreed with sign up
Time available to work in your groups
Monday 28 July

Breakfast
Private breakfast area will be
available just for London Business
School Students in the Planet
Restaurant each day from 06.30
08.30.
Meetings with
Faculty
Ensure that you as a group have
planned what you need to discuss.
Each group only has a 30 min slot
so come prepared to get the most
out of your meeting

Mount Nelson Hotel
Planet Restaurant
area
Briefings with faculty from 17:00 hrs
Mount Nelson Hotel
Orchid and Union Castle
rooms
30 min slots to be advised during Monday faculty briefing
Time available to work in your groups
Tuesday 29 July

Dinner in the local
area
We know you are working hard but
do try and get out into Cape Town
if you need recommendations
please do look at the restaurant
recommendations pages later in
your booklet.
Daily Memos
For all the latest information on
your trip and updates from faculty
and the programme office, be sure
to read your daily memos.

Mount Nelson Hotel
Planet Restaurant
area
Breakout Rooms Available from 14:00 hrs
Mount Nelson Hotel
Study Group Suites
Student Group Collaboration: rooms to be assigned
Discussion and Debate 18:00 19:30 hrs
Erdmann Contemporary
Gallery
84 Kloof Street,
Gardens
8001 Cape Town
18:00 18:45 hrs
Discussion and Debate - Culture & Communication in South Africa

18:45 19:30 hrs
Canaps & Cocktails; Alumni Networking Reception
Wednesday 30 July

Refreshment Breaks
There will be a central point for you
to go and get tea and coffee during
this day. Please see your daily
memo for more information.

Preparing for your
presentations
Printing facilities are available to
you. Please see your daily memos
for more details.

Mount Nelson Hotel
Planet Restaurant
Students in breakout rooms from 08:30 hrs
Mount Nelson Hotel
Helmsley Suites
Student Group Collaboration: rooms to be assigned
Transport for students to Townships (Visit Group A)
Township Experience Time TBC
Township
Nyanga, Langa,
Philippi & Khayelitsha
Access to financial services
The retail landscape in South Africas emerging middle classes
Housing and Energy
Enterprise Development and Informal markets
Transfer back to hotel
Agreed Briefings with faculty from 17:00 hrs
Mount Nelson Hotel
Study Group Suites
Timings to be agreed with faculty

Thursday 31 July

Closing dinner
The closing dinner will take place at Groot Constantia. There will be
a tour around the winery. There will also be a historic tour for those
who do not wish to taste the wine.

Celebrate
Congratulations on completing
the International Assignment
enjoy your closing dinner
celebration.
Presentations
Good luck with your
presentations!

Mount Nelson Hotel
Planet Restaurant
Company Presentations 09:00 12:00 hrs
area

Transport for students to Townships (Experience Group B)
Township Experience 12:00 16:00 hrs
Township
Nyanga, Langa, Philippi
& Khayelitsha
Housing and Energy

Transport for students to Groot Constantia
Wine Tasting & Cellar Tour departs from the hotel at 17:00 hrs
Groot Constantia
Constantia, Cape Town
Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour activity
Canaps & Closing Dinner from 18:30 hrs
Groot Constantia
Constantia, Cape Town
Pre-dinner canaps and drinks at the wine tasting venue.

Closing Dinner
Friday 1 August

LBS staff will be
available to assist
you until 16:00 hrs
Departure transfer
information
You should have confirmed any
expected airport transfers with the
logistics company and have recieved
a confirmed time slot.

If you have any questions about your
transfers, please contact
Cline Browne on +27 (0)72 377
4237

Mount Nelson Hotel
Planet Restaurant
Transfers to airport from 06:30 hrs
Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange Street
Cape Town 8001
Transfers to airport available
Saturday 2 August

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Course Organisation

Students work in study groups (four to six members) and are assigned to one South African company for
which they will conduct a data-based diagnosis of an organizational issue. The organisational issue
broadly relates to perceived culture and communication problems in the company. Prior to signing up to
the International Assignment, the LBS faculty trip leaders and the EMBA programme office will have
spoken to these companies about the general purpose of the International Assignment and its logistics.
LBS faculty will also have spoken to company representatives about the possible range of objectives and
about the need to come to an agreement about a doable objective(s) with the study groups. Each study
groups project includes pre-work, investigation, presentation, and report components.

Pre-work

Companies expect that the study group will have the first contact with them in early June (at the latest)
to start the pre-work component of the project with them. The purpose of the pre-work phase is to
specify the objective, understand the background of the company, and sketch a possible interview
schedule. The pre-work will need to be communicated to the professors through a brief report (following
the instructions in the Pre-work work sheet). The quality of the pre-work will influence the final grade of
the group (along with the company and assessment reports, see below). The professors will be available
for consultation during pre-work.

Investigation

After pre-work, we will start our investigation component of the project in South Africa, starting with a
welcome briefing, drinks, and dinner on Sunday. You will spend three working days (Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday) on company premises, meet with representatives and conduct research (e.g., interviews,
archival record study, focus groups, surveys) tailored to the objective of the project. On Thursdays, you
will need to analyse your data and prepare a project presentation which you will deliver Friday to the
company. During the investigation period, your group will meet with the professors who will give you
feedback on your project and presentation plans. We will close the investigation component with a
tourist visit, drinks, and closing dinner on Friday afternoon and evening.

Reports

Three weeks after you presented your findings, you will need to send a company report to the company
representatives and the professors. You will also need to send an assessment to the professors, which
summarizes the wider learning points of your project.

Assignments

The reports should be submitted to your faculty advisor (Gabrielle Adams gadams@london.edu / Xi Zou
czou@london.edu).

Your grade for the Field Trip will be based upon three documents:
The Prework Document (20%)
The Company Report (40%), which you are responsible for sending to the company within
three weeks of the exercise.
The Assessment (20%).
Individual Participation (20%) based on teammates and professors ratings

Late submissions will attract a deduction of 5 points for each day that it is late.
We will be strict about imposing grade penalties for late submission of reports according to a scale of
lateness. There are three reasons for this. First, we consider quick feedback to companies good
Course Outline & Assessment
professional practice in line with our reputation. Second, it is best for you to get reports done while the
memory is still fresh. And third, it is in the interests of equity among groups that we rigorously apply
this policy.

Pre-Work Component
There is no strict word limit/formatting instructions attached to this document, but please try not to go
over four pages (including tables and figures). Be succinct. Use only as many words as needed to make
or support an argument. Use figures and tables if they summarize key arguments. Do not create
redundant information by commenting on a self-explanatory figure or table. If you refer to academic
frameworks, then provide a reference at the end of your pre-work document.

1. Describe the preliminary objective of your assignment: What is the purpose of your project?
a. Why is the objective relevant to the organization?
b. How is the objective relevant to the understanding of management of people and organizations in
general? Which content areas (e.g., change management; incentives etcetera) will you understand
better at the end of this assignment and why?
2. Which academic frameworks will feed into your project? Why those?
3. Which methods of investigation are you planning to use? Why? Why not other methods?
4. Sketch a preliminary plan that details the components of your groups pre-work. Comment on the
obstacles you anticipate in the pre-work and how you could deal with them.
5. Sketch a preliminary investigation/project plan for your time in Cape Town. Comment on the
obstacles you anticipate in executing the project and how you could deal with them.

The Company Report
1. There are many different ways of organising reports, and we shall not set a rigid model for you to
follow. It is up to you to frame a report that is consistent with the objectives agreed upon with
company representatives as well as with issues and data you have uncovered. However the following
are important guidelines for producing a good report.
2. A good way of organising material is around a series of themes that have been revealed.
3. Be sure to describe your database. This includes an account of how many people at different levels
participated and under what format (e.g., interview, focus group, etc). Do not state informants
names - all interviews are conducted under assurances of anonymity.
4. Make liberal use of (unattributed) quotes and specific data summaries to give credibility to your
observations (e.g., "with only one or two exceptions, all the supervisors with whom we spoke said that
they were unclear about the company's strategy")
5. Do not conclude with "recommendations," but rather with some less normative heading such as
"implications and issues for attention. Your report should not tell companies what to do, but you
can suggest possible courses of action and consider the possible costs and benefits of each. You
should also suggest where further inquiry may be advantageous to this end. You can state your
subjective impressions, if companies have indicated they would welcome this, but make sure they are
clearly flagged as such.
6. You may want to include the overheads you use in your presentations as an Appendix, or use other
graphical representations. There is no set length for the company report, but do use your discretion
to ensure that it is suitable brief in order for it to be an effective and persuasive piece
communication.

Your group grade will be based on the excellence of these company reports. The mark will be awarded
based on how well you met your objectives as well as on the usefulness of your report as an aid for the
company.

You are responsible as a group for agreeing in advance how the report will be produced and for
scheduling any necessary group meetings in good time.

The Assessment
The Assessment is exclusively for the Professors, but is meant to be completed as a group. It is an
opportunity to justify the decisions you made, and to reflect on your learnings. While we suggest that the
Company Report focuses on the results of your communication audit, the Assessment report should
summarise why you made the specific strategic decisions that you outlined in the company report, and
affords an opportunity for you to give any other relevant background information. It should also
summarise any wider learning points about culture from the investigation. It should contain the following
elements:
1. Context: Explain, in terms of what you know about the company and your initial brief with its
representatives and why you chose to frame the report as you have. This should also include mention
of any relevant feedback you received from your oral presentation to companies.
2. Method: Supply further information about how you conducted your inquiry. Be sure to mention any
special problems that arose and may have led to issues being handled in a particular way in the
Company Report. This should include a critique of your own method, and how, with hindsight, you
might have conducted the inquiry more effectively.
3. Implications: Summarise what you have learned about company culture and communications. What
are the wider implications of what you and other groups have found? What key issues from the
materials you have been given are highlighted by your inquiry?

In very exceptional circumstances an extension may be agreed in advance for the Assessment. However,
there will be no extensions for the company reports.

Grading of participation
Half of your participation grade will be based upon your teammates ratings of you (which we will solicit
at the end of the trip) through individual surveys (students comments and ratings will not be revealed to
one another). The other half will be based upon the professors evaluations of how much you have
contributed to your team.

Grade Distribution
Once numerical scores have been awarded to each report the grades will then be ranked and the elective
grade curve applied. All students within a group will receive the same grade for the report.

References and further Sources

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and Petersen, R. (Eds.), The dynamic organisation (pp: 87-114), Lawrence Erlbaum Associates:
Mahwah, New Jersey.

Edmonson, A. (1999) Psychological safety and learning behavior in work teams. Administrative science
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Goffee, R. & Jones, G. (1998). The Character of the Corporation, HarperBusiness, 1998

Milliken, F.J. et al (2003) Diversity and Creativity in work groups: A dynamic perspective on the
affective and cognitive processes that link diversity and performance. In P.Paulus & B. Nijstad (eds)
Group creativity. New York: Oxford

Nemeth, C.J. (1997) Managing innovation: When less is more. California Management Review, 40, 59-
74.

Nemeth, C.J., & Nemeth, L. (2001). Understanding the creative process: Management of the
knowledge worker. In J. Nonaka and D. J. Teece (Eds.), Managing industrial knowledge (pp. 91-104).
London: Sage Publications.

Peters, T., Waterman, R. (1982) In Search of Excellence, New York, London: Harper & Row.

Schein, E. (1992). Organisational culture and leadership. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass

Tushman, M. and C. O'Reilly (1997) Winning Through Innovation: A Practical Guide to Leading
Organisational Change and Renewal. Harvard Business School Press.

Hotel Information

Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange Street
Cape Town
8001 South Africa
+27 21 483 1000

Nestled on a lush garden estate in the heart of the city, this luxurious hotel is an icon of Cape
Town and committed to excellent 5-star quality and service.
Just a stones throw from Company Gardens, Mount Nelson Hotel is a tranquil oasis in the
bustling city centre. Enjoy the hotels famous afternoon tea on the terrace or have a swim in
one of the pools. Extensive wellness facilities, including a tennis court, ensure a truly
memorable stay.
Each of the Nelsons accommodation wings has its own character, with private gardens and
facilities. Order in room service and take in the elegance of your room. Marble bathrooms and
specially designed furniture make each unit an exclusive retreat after a long day.

Wireless available in all rooms
Private Breakfast area between 6.30 8.30am each morning

Facilities:

Fitness Centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa and massage centre
Business centre

Street Food

Sampiyon Sahne Sk. No: 3/1, Beyolu

Durumzade - Kamer Hatun Caddessi 26/A,
Beyolu

Bars

NuTeras - Merutiyet Caddesi 67

Angelique - Salhane Sok. No:5 Ortaky

Istiklal Street and Asmalimescit are full of
bars and restaurants recommendations
include Otto, Groove and Novo (all on
Asmalimescit)

Reina - Muallim Naci Cad. No: 44, Ortakoy

Grand Bazaar

Fes Caf Halicilar Cad. No 62

Sahin Usta Donercisi - 9 Mahmutpasa
Yokusu Sokak good doner kebab

Kloof Street House (Trendy-Casual)
30 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape
Town
Tel: +27 (0) 21 423 4413
Average main course ZAR 130
www.kloofstreethouse.co.za

Beluga Restaurant
(Trendy & up-market)
Prestwich St Cape Town 8001
Tel: +27 (0) 21 418 2948
www.beluga.co.za

Society Bistro (Casual)
50 Orange St Cape Town 8001
Tel: +27 (0) 21 424 2100
www.societi.co.za

Ricks Caf American (Casual)
2 Park Rd Cape Town 8001
Tel: +27 (0) 21 424 1100
www.rickscafe.co.za

The Africa Caf (African Casual)
108 Shortmarket St Cape Town
8000
Tel: +27 (0) 21 422 0221
14 course set tasting menu ZAR
245
www.africacafe.co.za

The Gold Restaurant (African Smart)
15 Bennett St Cape Town 8005
Tel: +27 (0) 21 421 4653
14 course set tasting menu ZAR 245
www.goldrestaurant.co.za

Pigalle (Elegant with Live Jazz)
57 Somerset Rd Cape Town 8001
Tel: +27 (0) 21 421 4848
www.pigallerestaurants.co.za

Nelsons Eye
(Casual - Best Steak in Town)
9 Hof St Cape Town 7570
Tel: +27 (0) 21 423 2601
www.nelsons-eye.co.za

Blues Restaurant (Up-market)
The Promenade, Victoria
Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
Tel: +27 (0) 21 438 2040
www.blues.co.za

The Roundhouse
(Classic Up-market fine dining)
Round House Rd Cape Town 8040
Tel: +27 (0) 21 438 4347
4-course menu ZAR 520
www.theroundhouserestaurant.com

Local Bars and Restaurants
Local Bars and Restaurants

Travel advice for South Africa

TRAVEL SUMMARY
There has been an increase in strike action in South Africa and some demonstrations have turned
violent. Follow developments in the local media and avoid all demonstrations, rallies and large public
gatherings.

There is a very high level of crime, but the most violent crimes occur in townships and isolated areas
away from the normal tourist destinations.

There have been incidents involving foreigners being followed from OR Tambo International Airport in
Johannesburg to their destinations by car and then robbed, often at gunpoint. Be vigilant in and around
the airport and when driving away.

The standard of driving is variable and there are many fatal accidents.

Most visits to South Africa are trouble-free.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism.

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.

Make sure you have at least 2 blank pages in your passport on arrival.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Safety and Security Terrorism

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks, although unlikely, could be indiscriminate,
including in places visited by expatriates and foreign travellers.

Safety and Security - Crime
South Africa has a very high level of crime, including rape and murder. The risk of violent crime to
visitors travelling to the main tourist destinations is generally low. The South African authorities give
high priority to protecting tourists and tourism police are deployed in several large towns. Most cases of
violent crime occur in the townships. Consult a reliable tour guide if you visit a township.

Incidents of vehicle hi-jacking and robbery are common, particularly after dark. Keep to main roads and
park in well lit areas.

There are frequent incidents of car windows being broken and valuables taken while cars are waiting at
junctions. Keep valuables out of sight.

Due to thefts at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, you should vacuum-wrap luggage
where local regulations permit. Keep all valuables in your carry-on luggage.

Keep large amounts of money, expensive jewellery, cameras and phones out of sight. Dont change or
withdraw large sums of money in busy public areas including foreign exchange facilities or ATMs.
Health & Safety in South Africa
Information source: Foreign and Commonwealth Office website www.fco.gov.uk

Thieves operate at international airports, and bus and railway stations. Keep your valuables safe and
baggage with you at all times.

Dont give personal or financial account information details to anyone. There are international fraud
rings operating in South Africa, who may target visitors and charities.

Safety and Security Money

There are limits on the amount of currency you can bring into South Africa. For cash in South African
Rand (ZAR), the limit is 10,000ZAR. For combinations of cash in other currencies, the limit is
US$10,000 (or equivalent). You should declare any amount higher than this on entry to South Africa.

There is a high incidence of credit card fraud and fraud involving ATMs. Make sure your PIN is not seen
by others when withdrawing money from an ATM. Refuse offers of help from bystanders. Dont change
large sums of money in busy public areas.

Protect any documents containing details of credit cards or bank accounts.

LOCAL LAWS AND CUSTOMS

Always carry your identity documentation or a copy of your passport. Youll need to be able to produce
valid identification on request by South African officials.

Drug-taking and smuggling is an offence.

EMERGENCY SERVICES NUMBERS-

If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 10177 and ask for an ambulance. You
should contact your insurance/medical assistance company promptly if you are referred to a medical
facility for treatment.

www.penbev.co.za

Company Information
Peninsula Beverage Company - PenBev - is the local bottler of The Coca-Cola Company products in
the Western and Northern Cape. As a company, we strive to meet the needs of our customers and
provide quality service at all times. PenBev offers the widest range of non-alcoholic beverages
guaranteed to satisfy every thirst, our mission being to deliver a quality Coca-Cola product "within
an arm's reach of desire". We successfully support retailers and traders with on-time deliveries, free
signage and coolers, in-store advertising and promotions, and advice on making their businesses
more profitable. PenBev shares this commitment to excellence with other Coca-Cola companies
around the world.

Student Liaison contact number 072 573 9450

American
Director, NATO Maritime Policy and Concepts
NATO Allied Maritime Command
London, UK
Senior military officer leading high-functioning international
teams in diverse and demanding environments. Background
managing equipment worth over US$400m and supervising
annual budgets exceeding US$40m. Experience in
multinational operations, scheduling, project management and
planning. Responsible for maritime policy development for 28
member nations.
Matt Hogan Student Liaison

Italian
Fund Manager
Ersel Asset Management
Turin, Italy
Senior asset management professional, currently leading the
management team of a mutual fund investing in European
equities. Rich cross-sector experience in Italian and Pan-
European equity investments and markets. Proven track record
and deep knowledge of portfolio management skills, from
investing in small / medium companies to absolute return
strategies.
Francesco Agnes
Peninsula Beverage Co (Pty) Ltd

Canadian
Director
Al-Dar Holding
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Entrepreneur with extensive experience in textile management.
Successfully overseeing operations of an innovative trading and investment
firm. Responsible for streamlining operations and introducing new products
and technologies. Built a strong supplier and customer network in Asia.
Seeking to enter new industries with a focus on green energy.
Amir Ahmed

Italian
Director
Europe and Middle East Qoros
Shanghai, China
Extensive experience of developing small and large scale start-ups in
Europe and Asia, in both the profit and non-profit sectors. Rich background
in leading multinational teams to change automotive industry practices.
Developed a sales organisation from scratch to provide a new customer
journey and experience. Grew a 1,000 strong team delivering customer
services and operations for the Olympic Games. Cristiano Carlutti

Pakistani
Chief Financial Officer
Green Networks
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Senior professional with extensive financial management and governance
experience across multiple emerging markets in Asia and Africa. Provided
financial stewardship to startup ventures with over US$200m initial
investment. Extensive experience in telecoms start-ups. Arranged
US$250m offshore debt. Background in strategic planning and financial
management for blue-chip FMCGs.. Andy Dar

Albanian
CEO
Invest Macedonia
Skopje, Macedonia
Currently managing a government investment agency and leading a team of
75 employees across 33 global offices. Designing the national investment
environment and working closely with Fortune500 companies. Electrical
engineer and telecoms specialist. Experience managing energy companies
and telecoms sales. Broad international exposure.
Visar Fida

Jordanian
Senior Director, Network Architecture
du
Dubai, UAE
Extensive experience in telecoms, digital services market strategies and
potential synergies. Proven track record managing telecoms planning and
operations teams. Developed and maintained a three year technology
roadmap worth US$0.5bn. Successfully managed multiple transformation
programmes evolving key areas to offer innovative services. Recipient of du
2011 Most Valuable Employee Award. Hadi Hazim

www. mcsaatchiabel.co.za

Company Information

This is an agency of friends. People who know, like and trust each other.

The Partners have worked together for well over a decade, building the most cohesive and
experienced team in the country. Every day we rally our talents around one single purpose; ensuring
that our Clients' brands are preferred. We do this by creating resonant strategies, and powerful
ideas. "Brutal Simplicity of Thought" is more than a philosophy, it lies at the centre of everything
we do.


British
Business Relationship Manager
EDF Trading
London, UK
Project manager with strong experience in commodities and
global banking. Successfully delivered complex IT-based
change projects across multiple global locations in the US,
Asia and Europe. Currently coordinating technology projects
for coal, freight and environmental products trading
businesses. Recently implemented technology platforms for
new business ventures in Poland and Singapore.
Usman Khan Student
Liaison

Russian
Chief Legal / Corporate Affairs Officer
JSC Cordiant
Moscow, Russian Federation
Ambitious and innovative senior manager. Legal background.
Extensive experience in corporate governance and legal issues,
M&A and unique large-scale restructuring of international
holding company projects amounting to more than US$1.3bn.
Nikolay Berdin

M&C Saatchi

Turkish
Syndications Analyst
International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group
Hong Kong, China
Finance professional with extensive experience in project
finance and syndications across Europe and the MENA
region. Expertise in debt financing, structuring, restructuring,
loan documentation, portfolio management and syndicated
loan markets. Currently responsible for managing syndicated
loans across South and East Asia.
Nevcan Coban

Moroccan / Japanese
Executive Director
Goldman Sachs
London, UK
Successful track record designing technology solutions and
managing complex international projects. Experience creating
and growing a new Asian business line and driving important
revenues. Currently responsible for sourcing and distributing
market data firm wide and managing a large budget. Effective
leader and communicator with expertise in European and Asian
equity markets.
Yaser Jazouane

German
Communications Director
Legatum Institute
London, UK
Communications and public affairs expert. Extensive
international experience in the public, not-for-profit and charity
sectors. Track record in strategy, media, branding, campaigns
and crisis communications. Developed an in-house
communications team at a policy think tank. Oversaw
communications for a large international broadcaster. Exposure
in the US, UK, Germany and Czech Republic.
Julian Knapp

Canadian
Assistant Director, Technology
Ooredoo Group
Doha, Qatar
Technology professional with extensive experience developing
and executing strategies for multinational corporations. Led
diverse cross-functional teams to deliver multimillion US dollar
projects fostering innovation and operational efficiencies.
Expertise building and coaching high-performing teams across
geographical boundaries..
Vijay Sivasankaran

www.brandseye.com

Company Information
In 2004, the BrandsEye team had a burning desire to know what consumers were saying about our
clients their brands, their campaigns, their people - you name it. It drove us to start manually
look for the conversations using search engines (which was painful). We then turned to the various
free services available without much luck. With an in-depth knowledge and understanding of how
the Internet works, a clear view of what outcome we wanted from a monitoring solution and the
development skills to make it happen, we embarked on our mission. After two years of early
morning and late night development, our creation was born.


British
Marketing Director, Europe
BlackBerry
London, UK
Motivated marketing professional with rich global experience in
the technology sector. Expertise in all areas of communications
generating clear business results. Skilled leader within
multinational businesses and fast growth start-ups.
Oliver Pilgerstorfer Student
Liason

Nigerian
Vice President / Global Cloud Computing Capacity Manager
JPMorgan
London, UK
Influential technology manager with a proven track record of
successfully delivering projects in global telecoms and
financial services. Extensive experience facilitating cost
savings, process improvement and leading the implementation
of diverse IT solutions. Managed technology budgets of over
US$100m. Successfully led multinational teams across the
US, EMEA and APAC regions.
Osaze Imasuen

Brandseye

Russian
Director, Innovation and Marketing
LOral
Paris, France
Experienced FMCG professional focused on global product
innovation and brand strategy in the beauty sector. Led global
product development for the worlds largest global cosmetics
company and a major ethical beauty brand. Extensive
experience in France, the UK and Russia.
Gouzelle Ishmatova

Canadian
Manager, Engineered Systems Projects
Rockwell Automation
Republic of Singapore
Responsible for developing regional management capabilities,
identifying risk and fostering relationships with customers
through the project life cycle. Managed and led a complex
multidisciplinary project portfolio of more than US$40m across
the Asia Pacific region. Extensive experience within the Asian
and North American markets.
Wasib Muhammad

Romanian
Global Product Manager
Hira Industries
Dubai, UAE
Rich sales and marketing experience in the building materials
sector. Broad international exposure across the EMEA region,
India and Australia. Currently leads the development process of
a product worth more than US$10m. Opened new markets and
secured double-digit growth rates while leading a multinational
team of 18 people.
Laurentiu Pestritu Rotaru

British
HR Manager, MEA
ACER
Dubai, UAE
Senior HR and talent manager with multinational and start-up
experience across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Extensive HR expertise covering organisational restructure,
policy and process improvement, recruitment, talent
management, employee engagement and welfare. Passionate
about diversity hiring, women in leadership and young people
in the workplace.
Jayde Tipper

www.capetown.gov.za

Company Information
The City of Cape Towns Transport Information Centre (TIC) is a 24 hour, seven day a week call
centre service that provides residents and visitors with information on public transport in Cape
Town. It focuses on routes, schedules, ticket prices, ticket outlets and locations of interchanges,
ranks and park-and-ride facilities.

The TIC also attends to all the feedback for Cape Metrorail, Golden Arrow Bus Services, Park-and-
Ride facilities, Dial-a-Ride public transport and kerbside parking management.

In addition to this it offers information on long distance bus, rail and taxi operators, the location of
tourist information centres, heritage sites and popular attractions in and around Cape Town.


French
Managing Director
Aldes
Dubai, UAE
Managing director with extensive experience
troubleshooting ailing business units and developing
and boosting subsidiaries. Skilled at expanding
existing markets and developing new ones.
International exposure in Asia, Europe and the Middle
East. Manages profit centres, commercial and logistic
business units, and industrial units at different stages
of development.
Gaetan Pierrefeu Student Liaison

Spanish
Project Manager / Project Engineer
Rolls-Royce
Derby, UK
Experienced project manager in the civil aviation
industry. Leads remote multicultural teams delivering
safety-critical, multimillion pound work packages and
systems. Strong quantitative background in
aerodynamics. Author of papers in leading engineering
journals and chair of several sessions at international
engineering conferences.
Luis Gallar

City of Cape Town

Asanka Kulatileka
Sri Lankan
Vice President, Head of Merchant Services
ACMS (JV American Express and BNPPF)
Brussels, Belgium / Luxembourg
Results oriented global executive. Extensive experience
spanning merchant acquiring, card issuing and
consulting in Europe and Asia. Recently responsible for
the merchant acquiring business in Belgium and
Luxembourg. Led team to deliver euros 760m in billed
volume profitably across global, multinational and local
clients in the B2C and B2B segments.
Asanka Kulatileka

French
Corporate Commodity Structuring
Socit Gnrale Corporate and Investment Banking
Paris, France
Senior market professional with expertise in corporate
solutions combining financing, derivatives and
commodities. Front-to-back responsibilities on
structuring tailor-made metal hedging / physical
transactions and developing innovative products.
International exposure across the US, Asia and Europe.
Past experience in banking asset distribution, export
financing, strategy consulting, medical imaging and
structural designing.
Laurent Musculus

Russian
General Director
Rikko Co
Moscow, Russian Federation
Founder and director of a start-up now producing a
US$3.8m annual turnover. Experienced in crisis
management. Recently started several production lines
and now focused on retail. Developed strong business
relations with suppliers across China, Vietnam and
India. Knowledge of strategic planning, purchasing,
sales, imports, logistics, personnel management and
operations.
Roman Reznik

Indian
Regional Business Director
Religare Finvest
New Delhi, India
Extensive experience in business model creation,
strategic planning and start-up / growth stage funding.
Multi-sector knowledge of risk management, product
development, marketing and debt financing. Leading a
highly profitable working capital loan book backed by a
credit assessment framework focused on providing debt
capital to small and medium enterprises.
Sachin Sharma

www.myplayers.co.za

Company Information
MyPlayers serves as the official commercial identity of professional rugby players in South Africa.
MyPlayers provides the rugby-loving public the chance to know more about their heroes through
exclusive player content and rugby news.

MyPlayers serves as a platform for commercial partners to promote their brand, services and
products. Follow MyPlayers on Twitter @MyPlayersSA and 'Like' our MyPlayers Facebook Fan Page.
MyPlayers - bringing you exclusive content By the Players for the Fans.


Chilean
Wind and Solar Development Manager
Mainstream Renewable Power
Santiago, Chile
Extensive experience in renewable energy project development.
Successfully managed and developed more than 600MW of
wind and solar projects. Strong exposure within emerging
markets, with specific expertise on South America. Background
in electrical engineering.
Mario Pavez Ovalle - Student
Liason
.

Saudi
Communications Team Leader
Johnson Controls
Dubai, UAE
Communications professional. Successfully established a
corporate communications department for a global
organisation. Expertise in a wide range of areas including
internal communications, marketing communications, graphic /
digital communications, CSR initiatives and events
management. Extensive experience conducting workshops in
leadership communications, employee engagement,
media and presentation skills training.
Hiba Beydoun
MyPlayers

Brazilian
CEO / CTO
Hintfy / Savalanche
Oulu, Finland
Experienced technology entrepreneur. Founded three hi-tech
companies and created strategic products generating revenue
of more than US$20m. Extensive experience of leading
multinational, multicultural teams and delivering multimillion
US dollar IT products and services to more than 100 countries.
Established two cost-efficient R&D centres in China and
facilitated several new strategic service lines.
Tiago Luchini

Japanese
Manager, Accounting and General Affairs
Dai-ichi Life International (Europe)
London, UK
Extensive operations management background with a focus on
high-efficiency and accuracy. Currently responsible for UK
financial/audit management and international risk
management. Previously led a joint venture, developing strong
relationships between all parties and successfully integrating
partners into one team.
Yuki Shinohara

Dutch / American
Business Intelligence Project Manager
British Sky Broadcasting
London, UK
Certified project manager with international experience
delivering enterprise-wide business intelligence projects for
Fortune50 / FTSE 100 companies. Background in the media,
healthcare and retail industries. Currently building a PMO
function and leading a team responsible for the delivery of
sales and marketing customer insight solutions for the UKs
largest pay-TV provider
Niels Hamelink

Canadian
Deputy Operations Manager
Nesma Trading
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Results-oriented hospitality professional with extensive
experience in the GCC region. Specialised in operations
management for the industrial catering industry. Expertise in
project management, business development and strategic
planning. Led a multicultural team to successfully expand
operations with project revenues of US$50m.
Assaad Rizk

www.tnsglobal.com

Company Information
TNS delivers precise plans to help our clients grow. TNS is part of Kantar, one of the world's largest
insight, information and consultancy groups.
We have more conversations with the worlds consumers than anyone else, building an
understanding of people in every cultural, economic and political region of the world.
Our leaders drive TNS to provide our clients with world-beating market research information
services.


French
Legal Manager
AGC France
Paris, France / Brussels, Belgium
International business lawyer with strong expertise in M&A, JVs
and industrial agreements. Experienced in civil and common
law. Negotiated and closed complex deals in Asia, the US,
Brazil and Europe. Skilled cross-cultural negotiator.
Jeremy Kandin Student
Liason

TNS

Indian
Head, Business Development
Tanfeeth
Dubai, UAE
Cross-functional background in operations, business
development, marketing and relationship management. Skilled
strategic planner and change manager. Business process
outsourcing background in financial services, media and
government. Significant experience working with multicultural
teams across the US, Europe and India. Currently leading
business development for a major Middle Eastern business
services provider.
Amar Ahluwalia

Chinese
Executive Director / Chief Risk Officer
Bank of China
London, UK
Highly motivated, self-disciplined manager with a broad
knowledge of banking, financing and economics. Specific
expertise in financial risk management. Deep understanding
and experience of cross-cultural management.
Shiwei Liu

British
Head of Power Operations
EDF Trading
London, UK
Extensive experience within the energy sector. Commercial
trading and management roles in both the UK and France.
Currently leading power operations and managing a team of 20.
Responsible for operations in the wholesale power markets
across Europe.
Barrie McCloskey

Singaporean
Senior Electrical Engineer
Ove Arup & Partners
London, UK
Experience across the UK, Australia and Singapore.
Successfully delivered major mission critical facility projects
worth more than 150m in a lead engineering and multi-
disciplinary project management capacity. Technical expert
skilled at leading and engaging team members. Strong ability
to create repeat business.
Emmeline Tang

www.districtsix.co.za

Company Information
District Six was named the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town in 1867. Originally established as
a mixed community of freed slaves, merchants, artisans, labourers and immigrants,
District Six was a vibrant centre with close links to the city and the port. By the beginning of the
twentieth century, however, the process of removals and marginalisation had begun.
The first to be forced out were black South Africans who were displaced from the District in 1901.
As the more prosperous moved away to the suburbs, the area became a neglected ward of the city.
On 11 February 1966 it was declared a white area under the Group Areas Act of 1950, and by
1982, the life of the community was over. More than 60 000 people were forcibly removed to
barren outlying areas aptly known as the Cape Flats, and their houses in District Six were flattened
by bulldozers.
The District Six Museum, established in December 1994, works with the memories of the District
Six experience and with that of forced removals more generally.


Mexican / German
Senior Account Manager
FM Insurance Company
London, UK
Industrial engineer. Cross-functional experience in underwriting
operations including loss prevention, risk assessment, risk
selection and reinsurance. Manages business worth 15m.
Previously managed client service teams for large industrial
corporations in the UK, Sweden and Germany.
Alberto Diaz Student
Liason

District Six Museum

Lebanese
Project Support Manager
Sarooj Construction Company
Muscat, Oman
Extensive experience in the GCC oil and gas construction
services industry. Expertise setting up, implementing,
monitoring and streamlining management processes for
multimillion US dollar construction firms. Led a multicultural
team from three continents in setting up and administering
project facilities for 2,000 people in a US$150m gas
treatment plant project.
Raghid Alamuddin

Irish
Vice President / Senior Portfolio Manager
State Street Global Advisors
London, UK
Investment specialist and actuary with extensive experience
analysing financial assets and liabilities. Currently has lead
responsibility for the management of more than 18bn across a
multi-asset class platform. Prior background as a solutions
oriented investment capability for a regional asset manager and
an actuarial consultant specialising in pension fund liabilities.
Gordon Kearney

German
Founder, CEO
acmeo cloud-distribution
Hannover, Germany
IT entrepreneur. Successfully founded and grew three IT
companies at an early age. Acquired and integrated several
SME IT companies. Experienced, passionate and open-minded
leader. Built up a cloud-based software wholesaler and earned
several prizes. Specialist reputation for managed services and
cloud business.
Henning Meyer

Indian
Director
Palit Consulting
London, UK
Operations strategy consultant to Fortune 500 companies in
telecoms, digital media and technology. Successfully launched
multimillion pound products in Europe, the APAC region and
the Americas, leading multi-functional teams across four
continents. Business transformation and change management
expertise in international M&A. Background in IT business
continuity, restructuring, process re-engineering and rapid
response. Soumik Palit

www.groupon.co.za

Company Information
Groupon's mission is to become the world's commerce operating system. By connecting buyers and sellers through
price and discovery, we have the opportunity to become one of the world's essential companies, a daily habit for our
customers and merchant partners.


Pakistani / Syrian
Director Business Development
Interactive Group
Dubai, UAE
Expertise in strategy, business development and supply chain.
Leads project management, infrastructure and applications
teams. Member of the Board of Directors of a power
infrastructure company, an internet start-up and a
pharmaceuticals company. Background working with the
United Nations.
Usman Yousuf - Student
Liaison

Spanish
Head, Civil Contracting Division in Europe
FCC Infrastructures
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Infrastructure specialist responsible for managing multinational
teams in Europe and Africa. Rich knowledge of bidding
processes and collaborating with cross-sector partnerships
across Europe. Experience of managing technical, commercial
and decision making procedures, negotiations, risk
assessments, and interfaces with venture partners.
Successfully led the companys expansion into new markets.
David Fernandez-Sampedro

Groupon

Emirati
Senior Market Analyst
Dubai Aluminium
Dubai, UAE
Senior analyst responsible for market intelligence at the largest
aluminium smelter of the MENA region. Currently supporting a
major merger worth US$15bn that will create the worlds fifth
largest aluminium producer. Experienced small business owner
in the renewable energy sector. Successful consultant to
business teams in the GCC. Knowledge of the UAE SME sector.
Ali Gargash

British / Indian
Associate Vice President
Infosys
London, UK
Internationally experienced IT professional working in the
banking industry. Currently managing large IT oriented
transformational engagements across Europe, centred around
intellectual property and outsourcing. Breadth of expertise from
business development to C-level client engagement. Skilled at
managing multicultural teams and environments. Adept at
articulating and delivering value. Strong negotiation skills.
Anand Nagwani

Spanish
Finance Manager
Celsa Steel Service UK
Cardiff, UK
Skilled senior manager with cross-functional experience in
financial analysis, forecast modelling and recruiting. Extensive
experience in team reorganisations, implementing internal
control procedures and leading performance change. Currently
integrating different UK finance departments for a
multinational steel corporation. Prior experience in
restructuring and due diligence projects for a big four
accounting company.
Raul Serrano Nunez

Polish / South African
Senior Project Manager
Capita
London, UK
Senior professional managing a number of landmark real estate
development projects in Londons West End. Particular
expertise leading diverse interdisciplinary teams, providing
strategic development advice and delivering complex projects.
In-depth understanding of the design process. Previous
architectural experience on a variety of prestigious international
projects exceeding 1bn in value.
Martin Pilsniak

www.website.com

Company Information
Founded in April 2004, The IDM Group IDM has established itself as South Africas leading and
largest debt management company. IDM offers comprehensive advice and a host of highly
effective solutions to South African consumers who are facing financial difficulties and struggling
with debt.
IDM operates from a centralised office in Cape Town, South Africa, from which more than 200
employees service clients nationally. Over 60% of IDMs clients are based in Gauteng. IDM aims
to help clients from all demographic and economic segments, with one division focussed on the
upper middle income bracket and another division assisting clients with lower income. To date,
IDM has assisted more than 30,000 South Africans providing each with excellent customer service
and solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. IDM prides itself on being a key player in
shaping the development of the industry and this is helped by both its extensive relationships with
credit providers, insurers and a market share in excess of 15%.
Under the IDM umbrella lies four companies; BondBusters, InsuranceBusters, DebtBusters and
Consumer Debt Help.


British
Director
Agrinovis
London, UK
Agricultural innovation specialist. Experience managing
research and development programmes across 20 countries in
Africa, Asia and Latin America. Leading role in fundraising
US$200m. Skilled at creating and managing global research
networks, public-private partnerships, regional science clusters
and incubators. Currently focusing on scalable social
enterprises and advising international development
organisations on strategic issues.
Jonathan Crouch Student
Liason

Intelligent Debt Management

American
IT Manager
Yen Sheng Factory
Hong Kong, China
Seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in software
development, consulting and IT infrastructure. Successfully led
multicultural software development projects across China,
India, Europe and the US. Prior IT experience gained at leading
technology, e-commerce and financial institutions.
Malcolm Fan

Egyptian / Canadian
Project Manager
United Arab Shipping Company
Dubai, UAE
Project manager leading transformation projects based on
organisational objectives. Currently working with an
international consultancy firm on a multimillion US dollar
optimisation development project that includes implementing
strategic insight, automating operational procedures,
management change, cost savings and risk mitigation. Report
on progress and results project activities and present findings
to executive management.
Karim Nasser

Ashish Nehra
Indian
Co-Founder / Director
Kanya Gurukul
Kurukshetra, India
Social entrepreneur and experienced ERP technology
implementer. Expertise in project management and HR.
Successfully led multimillion US dollar cross-industry projects
in the US, Australia, India, and the Caribbean. Responsible for
creating, managing and leading multicultural global teams.
Former combat soldier, organic farmer and co-founder of a
notfor- profit school for underprivileged girls.
Ashish Nehra

Macedonian
Head, UK and Ireland
Invest Macedonia
London, UK
Currently heading a public office for the UK and Ireland.
Manages international investment transactions with
multinational companies from the technology, mineral
resources, electronics and automotive industry sectors.
Previously led projects driving financial integration and
business processes efficiency in the corporate finance area for
global telecoms and insurance companies.
Goran Siljanovski

www.township.co.za

Company Information
What began as a conversation with women in the townships around Cape Town, has become a
dynamic Social Enterprise. We have built a thriving network of 5 worker-owned sewing co-operatives
supporting around 50 women and their families; and it is still growing.
It is the brainchild, or more accurately, the heart child of Nicole-Marie Iresch, who recognised the
energy and potential of township women and she is into her second decade of tireless work to give
them meaningful opportunity and translate and transport their spirit and creativity out into the rest
of the world.
Once described as a partnership between Richard Branson and Mother Theresa, we put
Townships success down to its solid foundations. It is not just a business, it is not just a non-profit
organisation, it is not just a network of co-operatives it is a unique partnership between all three
and harnesses the focused power and talent of each cog in the wheel.


American / German
Founder
Lael Consulting
Washington DC, USA
Founder and director of a specialist consultancy. Rich
knowledge of strategy development and implementation, and
comprehensive performance improvement. Experience working
with US federal agencies within the insurance and finance
sectors. Leads a web design company focused on serving
entrepreneurs in local and regional markets.
Lael Cox

Township Patterns

Indian
CEO
BATLA Consulting Sarl
Gland, Switzerland
Entrepreneur and founder of a thriving start-up. Extensive
experience in the technology sector within multilingual and
multicultural environments. Successfully led CRM technical
solutions in pharmaceuticals, high-tech manufacturing and
education. Currently involved in business development
for a technical consultancy.
Abhishek Batla

IT Service Delivery Manager
BlueBay Asset Management
London, UK
Senior technologist with extensive finance sector experience.
Currently leading geographically diverse teams delivering cross-
functional solutions for a specialist fixed income asset
management firm. Previously streamlined business critical
processes and operational procedures, reduced costs and
solved scalability concerns. Skilled at challenging the status
quo and driving continual service improvements.
Sumeet Chawla

Romanian
Senior Analyst, Credit Risk
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior risk professional specialising in credit risk analysis of
emerging markets, countries and banks. Currently assessing the
potential impact of credit risk on investment portfolios at one
of the largest sovereign wealth funds. Previous experience in
issuer and counterparty risk analysis in trade finance and
derivatives transactions.
Claudia Comanici

Indian
Director, Business Development, Middle
East and India
Pictet Asset Management
Dubai, UAE
Extensive experience working across the MENA region, Central
Asia, CIS and India. Expertise in asset management,
investment and wealth management arenas, and fiduciary
services. Currently responsible for the acquisition and
development of investors and intermediaries, driving revenue
growth and product penetration, as well as strategic business
expansion into new geographies and market segments.
Bharat Pratap

Reciprocitys Township Immersion Experience focus on a site visit in
very low-income areas, allowing direct contact and interaction with a
typical peri-urban base of the economic pyramid (BoP) environment
in South Africa.

Gaining a better understanding of the economic ecosystem at the
base of the pyramid, some of its challenges and potential
opportunities;

Deconstructing some of the conventional thinking about poverty and low-income communities;

Gaining awareness of how innovative economic models are impacting the lives of people in low-income
communities

The immersion experience will seek to have a real impact in terms of understanding some of the dynamics of
emerging economies. Students will get a chance take a real-world look at the value chains of different
economic sectors, and be given a chance to meet with stakeholders along these value chains.

Four themes


Housing and Energy


Identifying the needs, visualizing opportunities
Students will experience Nyanga, Langa, Philippi or Khayelitsha, four of Cape Towns most vibrant
townships, each with its distinct character and history. Each group will be accompanied by a local
crewleader. As members of the communities you will meet, the crewleaders are not only familiar with the
areas we will visit, but also with the topics at hand.

The journey is above all designed to be a personal experience, one that will trigger new thinking about the
BoP, its challenges and above all the opportunities present.

Group A Thursday 31 July 2014

Amir Ahmed EMBADS2015 1 - Coca-Cola/PenBev
Cristiano Carlutti EMBALJ2014 1 - Coca-Cola/PenBev
Matt Hogan EMBALJ2015 1 - Coca-Cola/PenBev
Andy Dar SLN2014 1 - Coca-Cola/PenBev
Nikolay Berdin EMBADS2015 2 - M&C Saatchi
Nevcan Coban EMBAGA2015 2 - M&C Saatchi
Usman Khan EMBALS2015 2 - M&C Saatchi
Jayde Tipper EMBADJ2015 3 - Brandseye
Wasib Muhammad EMBAG2015 3 - Brandseye
Oliver Pilgerstorfer EMBALJ2015 3 - Brandseye
Gaetan Pierrefeu EMBADJ2015 4 - City of Cape Town
Sachin Sharma EMBADS2015 4 - City of Cape Town
Laurent Musculus EMBALS2015 4 - City of Cape Town
Assaad Rizk EMBADJ2015 5 - MyPlayers
Tiago Luchini EMBAG2015 5 - MyPlayers
Niels Hamelink EMBALJ2015 5 - MyPlayers
Amar Ahluwalia EMBADS2015 6 - TNS
Township Immersion Experience
Shiwei Liu EMBALJ2015 6 - TNS
Emmeline Tang EMBALS2015 6 - TNS
Henning Meyer EMBALJ2015 7 - District Six Museum
Alberto Diaz EMBALS2015 7 - District Six Museum
Ali Gargash EMBADJ2015 8 - Groupon
David Fernandez-Sampedro EMBAG2015 8 - Groupon
Raul Serrano Nunez EMBALS2015 8 - Groupon
Saurabh Saxena EMBADJ2015 9 - Intelligent Debt Management
Malcolm Fan EMBAGA2015 9 - Intelligent Debt Management
Jonathan Crouch EMBALS2015 9 - Intelligent Debt Management
Bharat Pratap EMBADJ2015 10 - Township Patterns
Lael Cox EMBAG2015 10 - Township Patterns
Manuel Revuelta EMBALS2015 10 - Township Patterns

Group B Friday 1 August 2014

Hadi Hazim EMBADS2015 1 - Coca-Cola/PenBev
Visar Fida EMBALJ2015 1 - Coca-Cola/PenBev
Francesco Agnes EMBALS2015 1 - Coca-Cola/PenBev
Vijay Sivasankaran EMBADJ2015 2 - M&C Saatchi
Kichang Shim EMBADS2015 2 - M&C Saatchi
Yaser Jazouane EMBALJ2015 2 - M&C Saatchi
Julian Knapp EMBALS2015 2 - M&C Saatchi
Laurentiu Pestritu Rotaru EMBADS2015 3 - Brandseye
Gouzelle Ishmatova EMBALJ2015 3 - Brandseye
Osaze Imasuen EMBALS2015 3 - Brandseye
Roman Reznik EMBADJ2015 4 - City of Cape Town
Luis Gallar EMBALS2015 4 - City of Cape Town
Asanka Kulatileka SLN2014 4 - City of Cape Town
Hiba Beydoun EMBADS2015 5 - MyPlayers
Yuki Shinohara EMBALJ2014 5 - MyPlayers
Mario Pavez Ovalle EMBALS2015 5 - MyPlayers
Barrie McCloskey EMBALJ2014 6 - TNS
Jeremy Kandin EMBALS2015 6 - TNS
Raghid Alamuddin EMBADS2015 7 - District Six Museum
Gordon Kearney EMBALJ2015 7 - District Six Museum
Soumik Palit EMBALS2015 7 - District Six Museum
Usman Yousuf EMBADS2015 8 - Groupon
Anand Nagwani EMBALJ2015 8 - Groupon
Martin Pilsniak EMBALS2015 8 - Groupon
Karim Nasser EMBADS2015 9 - Intelligent Debt Management
Goran Siljanovski EMBALJ2015 9 - Intelligent Debt Management
Ashish Nehra SLN2014 9 - Intelligent Debt Management
Claudia Comanici EMBADS2015 10 - Township Patterns
Sumeet Chawla EMBALJ2015 10 - Township Patterns
Abhishek Batla EMBALS2015 10 - Township Patterns

Groups

Student Liaison Company Contact number
Matt Hogan Coca-Cola/PenBev 072 573 9450
Usman Khan M&C Saatchi 072 602 0481
Oliver Pilgerstorfer Brandseye 072 566 6534
Gaetan Pierrefeu City of Cape Town 072 566 9131
Mario Pavez Ovalle MyPlayers 072 609 0605
Jeremy Kandin TNS 072 566 6201
Alberto Diaz District Six Museum 072 566 3848
Usman Yousuf Groupon 072 573 9425
Jonathan Crouch Intelligent Debt Management 072 601 0520
Lael Cox Township Patterns 072 566 4033

Faculty

Xi Zou 072 608 9407
Gabrielle Adams 072 601 2439

Programme Team

Gavin Symonds 072 573 9478
Julia McShane 072 602 2423

7th Sense Team

Celine Browne 072 377 4237

Contact Information
If you face a
life threating
emergency
please dial
10177 from
the nearest
telephone

When using your group phone please dial the number
as is shown here.
If you are calling from an international SIM/ phone
please add +27 and omit the 0.

Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange Street
Cape Town
8001 South Africa
+27 (0)21 483 1000

Map of Local Area

Hotel

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