South Africa Booklet 2014

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Cape Town, South Africa July 2014

International Assignments


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Theme: London Business School Culture and Communications AuditFaculty: Gabrielle Adams Xi Zou

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Dr. Xi Zou is an Assistant Professor in the Organisational Behaviour subjectarea. 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 atLondon 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

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 aleading international centre of excellence in business education.


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Cape Townis the second-most populated city in South Africa after Johannesburg, and the provincialcapital and primate city of the Western Cape.With a population of 3.7 million, it is one of the mostmulticultural 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.


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TIMETABLE.. 6DAILY SCHEDULE

Sunday........................... 9

Monday........................................... 11

Tuesday.... 13

Wednesday............................. 15

Thursday.. 17

Friday........................................... 19

Saturday...... 21

COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Outline & Assessment.. 22

GENERAL INFORMATIONHotel & Destination Information...................... 26

Safety in South Africa........................................... 28

Working Groups ..... 30

Township Immersion Experience..... 50

Contact Information 52

Notes Page 54

Contents


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Sunday27 July Monday28 July Tuesday29 JulyBreakfast

Morning

Students visit companiesCape Town metropolitan area


Lunch

Afternoon

Student Arrivals

Welcome Team ExercisesGarden Room, Mount Nelson

Hotel

Cape Town Business Panel

Company Rep Arrivals

Agreed briefings with facultyMount Nelson Hotel Agreed briefings with facultyMount Nelson Hotel

DinnerWelcome DinnerPlanet Restaurant, Mount

Nelson Hotel

Timetable


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Wednesday30 July Thursday31 July Friday1 August


Students in breakout roomsMount Nelson Hotel

Presentations at CompaniesCape Town metropolitan area

Group A - Township ImmersionExperienceNyanga, Langa, Philippi &

Khayelitsha

Group B - Township ImmersionExperienceNyanga, Langa, Philippi &

Khayelitsha

Agreed Briefings with facultyMount Nelson Hotel

Tourist visitConstantia Wine TourGroot Constantia Vineyard

Discussion and DebateErdmann Contemporary Gallery

Drinks and Closing DinnerGroot Constantia Vineyard


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Welcome TeamExercisesPlease meet in the Garden

Room at 16:30 hrs.

Arriving on anearly 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 transfersYou 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-inYou 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 @ hotelWifi is available throughout

the hotel. You will be

provided with a password at

check-in.


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Venue Activity Additional InformationHotel Check-in 14:00 hrs

Mount Nelson Hotel76 Orange Street

Cape Town 8001

If your flight has been delayed please notify:

Gavin Symonds +27 (0)72 573 9478 [email protected] Browne +27 (0)72 377 4237 [email protected]

WelcomeTeam Exercises 16:30 17:45 hrsMount Nelson HotelGarden Room Groups Welcome & Team Contracts Exercises

Cape Town Business PanelDiscussion 17:45 18:30 hrs

Mount Nelson HotelGarden Room

Rayaan Adriaanse

Media Manager, South Africa Rugby

Heini Booysen

Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder & COO at OrderIn

TBC

Pre-Dinner Drinks CompanyRepresentatives Arrival 18:30 19:30 hrs

Mount Nelson HotelGarden Room

Company Representative Arrivals Drinks & canaps provided

Welcome Dinner 19:30 hrs

Mount Nelson HotelPlanet Restaurant and Bar

Opening Dinner

Dress code: Business casual

Sunday 27 July
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Briefings withFacultyEach group will have agreed

allocated timeslots to meet with

their faculty advisor throughout

the week.

ArrangedtransportationYou 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.


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Venue Activity Additional InformationBreakfast from 06:30 hrsMount Nelson HotelPlanet Restaurant

Daily full breakfast

Transport for students to companiesCompany Visits 09:00 17:00 hrs

Cape Town metropolitanarea Students visit companiesCape Town metropolitan area

Transport for students to HotelBriefings with faculty from 17:00 hrs

Mount Nelson HotelOrchid and Union Castle

rooms 30 min slots as agreed with sign up

Time available to work in your groups

Monday 28 July


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BreakfastPrivate breakfast area will be

available just for London Business

School Students in the Planet

Restaurant each day from 06.30

08.30.

Meetings withFacultyEnsure 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


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Transport for students to companies

Company Visits 09:00 17:00 hrs


Transport for students to Hotel

Briefings with faculty from 17:00 hrs

Mount Nelson HotelOrchid and Union Castle

rooms 30 min slots to be advised during Monday faculty briefing

Time available to work in your groups

Tuesday 29 July


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Dinner in the localareaWe 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 MemosFor all the latest information on

your trip and updates from faculty

and the programme office, be sure

to read your daily memos.


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Refreshment BreaksThere 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 yourpresentationsPrinting facilities are available to

you. Please see your daily memos

for more details.


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Students in breakout rooms from 08:30 hrs

Mount Nelson HotelHelmsley Suites Student Group Collaboration: rooms to be assigned

Transport for students to Townships (Visit Group A)Township Experience Time TBC

TownshipNyanga, 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 hotelAgreed Briefings with faculty from 17:00 hrs

Mount Nelson HotelStudy Group Suites Timings to be agreed with faculty

Thursday 31 July


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Closing dinnerThe 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.

CelebrateCongratulations on completingthe International Assignment

enjoy your closing dinner

celebration.

PresentationsGood luck with your

presentations!


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Transport for students to companiesCompany Presentations 09:00 12:00 hrs


Transport for students to Hotel

Transport for students to Townships (Experience Group B)Township Experience 12:00 16:00 hrs

TownshipNyanga, Langa, Philippi

& KhayelitshaAccess to financial servicesThe retail landscape in South Africas emerging middle classes

Housing and Energy


Transfer back to hotel

Transport for students to Groot Constantia

Wine Tasting Cellar Tour departs from the hotel at 17:00 hrs

Groot ConstantiaConstantia, Cape Town

Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour activity

Canaps Closing Dinner from 18:30 hrs

Groot ConstantiaConstantia, Cape Town

Pre-dinner canaps and drinks at the wine tasting venue.

Closing Dinner

Transfer back to hotel

Friday 1 August


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LBS staff will beavailable to assistyou until 16:00 hrs

Departure transferinformationYou should have confirmed anyexpected 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


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Venue Activity Additional InformationBreakfast from 06:30 hrs

Mount Nelson HotelPlanet Restaurant


Transfers to airport from 06:30 hrs


Cape Town 8001

Transfers to airport available

Saturday 2 August


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b

Course OrganisationStudents 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 reportcomponents.

Pre-workCompanies 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 interviewschedule. 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.

InvestigationAfter pre-work, we will start our investigation component of the projectin 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, youwill need to analyse your data and prepare a projectpresentationwhich 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.

ReportsThree weeks after you presented your findings, you will need to send a company reportto 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.

AssignmentsThe reports should be submitted to your faculty advisor (Gabrielle Adams [email protected] / Xi Zou

[email protected]).

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 oflateness There are three reasons for this. First, we consider quick feedback to companies good

Course Outline & Assessment


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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 ComponentThere is no strict word limit/formatting instructions attached to this document, but please try not to goover 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 theobstacles you anticipate in executing the project and how you could deal with them.

The Company Report1.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 themesthat have been revealed.3.Be sure to describe your database. This includes an account of how many people at different levelsparticipated 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 yourobservations (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 othergraphical 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

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The AssessmentThe 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 alsosummarise 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 itsrepresentatives 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 anyspecial 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. Whatare 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 participationHalf 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 DistributionOnce 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 SourcesBoisnier, A., & Chatman, J. (2003). Cultures and subcultures in dynamic organisations. In Mannix, E.,

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

Mahwah, New Jersey.

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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-

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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.


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Travel advice for South AfricaTRAVEL SUMMARYThere has been an increase in strike action in South Africa and some demonstrations have turnedviolent. Follow developments in the local media and avoid all demonstrations, rallies and large publicgatherings.

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

There have been incidents involving foreigners being followed from OR Tambo International Airport inJohannesburg to their destinations by car and then robbed, often at gunpoint. Be vigilant in and aroundthe 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 comprehensivetravel and medical insurance before you travel.

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

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Safetyand Security TerrorismThere 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 tovisitors travelling to the main tourist destinations is generally low. The South African authorities givehigh priority to protecting tourists and tourism police are deployed in several large towns. Most cases ofviolent 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 andpark in well lit areas.

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

Due to thefts at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, you should vacuum-wrap luggagewhere 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
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Thieves operate at international airports, and bus and railway stations. Keep your valuables safe andbaggage with you at all times.

Dont give personal or financial account information details to anyone. There are international fraudrings 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 AfricanRand (ZAR), the limit is 10,000ZAR. For combinations of cash in other currencies, the limit isUS$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 seenby 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 producevalid 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

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www.penbev.co.za

Company InformationPeninsula 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 andprovide quality service at all times. PenBev offers the widest range of non-alcoholic beveragesguaranteed to satisfy every thirst, our mission being to deliver a quality Coca-Cola product "withinan arm's reach of desire". We successfully support retailers and traders with on-time deliveries, freesignage and coolers, in-store advertising and promotions, and advice on making their businessesmore profitable. PenBev shares this commitment to excellence with other Coca-Cola companiesaround the world.

Student Liaison contact number 072 573 9450AmericanDirector, NATO Maritime Policy and ConceptsNATO Allied Maritime CommandLondon UKSenior military officer leading high-functioning internationalteams in diverse and demanding environments. Backgroundmanaging equipment worth over US$400m and supervisingannual budgets exceeding US$40m. Experience inmultinational operations, scheduling, project management andplanning. Responsible for maritime policy development for 28member nations.Matt Hogan Student Liaison

ItalianFund ManagerErsel Asset ManagementTurin ItalySenior asset management professional, currently leading themanagement team of a mutual fund investing in Europeanequities. Rich cross-sector experience in Italian and Pan-

European equity investments and markets. Proven track recordand deep knowledge of portfolio management skills, frominvesting in small / medium companies to absolute returnstrategies.Francesco Agnes

Peninsula Beverage Co (Pty) Ltd


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CanadianDirectorAl-Dar HoldingJeddah Saudi ArabiaEntrepreneur with extensive experience in textile management.Successfully overseeing operations of an innovative trading and investmentfirm. 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 AhmedItalianDirectorEurope and Middle East QorosShanghai ChinaExtensive experience of developing small and large scale start-ups inEurope and Asia, in both the profit and non-profit sectors. Rich backgroundin leading multinational teams to change automotive industry practices.

Developed a sales organisation from scratch to provide a new customerjourney and experience. Grew a 1,000 strong team delivering customerservices and operations for the Olympic Games.ristiano CarluttiPakistaniChief Financial OfficerGreen NetworksFreetown Sierra LeoneSenior professional with extensive financial management and governanceexperience across multiple emerging markets in Asia and Africa. Providedfinancial stewardship to startup ventures with over US$200m initial

investment. Extensive experience in telecoms start-ups. ArrangedUS$250m offshore debt. Background in strategic planning and financialmanagement for blue-chip FMCGs..ndy DarAlbanianCEOInvest MacedoniaSkopje MacedoniaCurrently managing a government investment agency and leading a team of75 employees across 33 global offices. Designing the national investmentenvironment and working closely with Fortune500 companies. Electrical

engineer and telecoms specialist. Experience managing energy companiesand telecoms sales. Broad international exposure.Visar FidaJordanianSenior Director, Network ArchitectureduDubai UAEExtensive experience in telecoms, digital services market strategies andpotential synergies. Proven track record managing telecoms planning andoperations teams. Developed and maintained a three year technology

roadmap worth US$0.5bn. Successfully managed multiple transformationprogrammes evolving key areas to offer innovative services. Recipient of du2011 Most Valuable Employee Award .adi Hazim


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www.mcsaatchiabel.co.zaCompany InformationThis 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 andexperienced team in the country. Every day we rally our talents around one single purpose; ensuringthat our Clients' brands are preferred. We do this by creating resonant strategies, and powerfulideas. "Brutal Simplicity of Thought" is more than a philosophy, it lies at the centre of everythingwe do.

Student Liaison contact number 072 602 0481

BritishBusiness Relationship ManagerEDF TradingLondon UKProject manager with strong experience in commodities andglobal banking. Successfully delivered complex IT-basedchange projects across multiple global locations in the US,Asia and Europe. Currently coordinating technology projectsfor coal, freight and environmental products tradingbusinesses. Recently implemented technology platforms fornew business ventures in Poland and Singapore.sman Khan StudentLiaison

RussianChief Legal / Corporate Affairs OfficerJSC CordiantMoscow Russian FederationAmbitious and innovative senior manager. Legal background.Extensive experience in corporate governance and legal issues,M&A and unique large-scale restructuring of internationalholding company projects amounting to more than US$1.3bn.

Nikolay Berdin

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TurkishSyndications AnalystInternational Finance Corporation World Bank GroupHong Kong ChinaFinance professional with extensive experience in projectfinance and syndications across Europe and the MENA

region. Expertise in debt financing, structuring, restructuring,loan documentation, portfolio management and syndicatedloan markets. Currently responsible for managing syndicatedloans across South and East Asia.Nevcan CobanMoroccan / JapaneseExecutive DirectorGoldman SachsLondon UKSuccessful track record designing technology solutions andmanaging complex international projects. Experience creatingand growing a new Asian business line and driving importantrevenues. Currently responsible for sourcing and distributingmarket data firm wide and managing a large budget. Effectiveleader and communicator with expertise in European and Asianequity markets.Yaser JazouaneGerman

Communications DirectorLegatum InstituteLondon UKCommunications and public affairs expert. Extensiveinternational experience in the public, not-for-profit and charitysectors. Track record in strategy, media, branding, campaignsand crisis communications. Developed an in-housecommunications team at a policy think tank. Oversawcommunications for a large international broadcaster. Exposurein the US, UK, Germany and Czech Republic.Julian KnappCanadianAssistant Director, TechnologyOoredoo GroupDoha QatarTechnology professional with extensive experience developingand executing strategies for multinational corporations. Leddiverse cross-functional teams to deliver multimillion US dollarprojects fostering innovation and operational efficiencies.Expertise building and coaching high-performing teams across

geographical boundaries..Vijay Sivasankaran


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www.brandseye.com

Company InformationIn 2004, the BrandsEye team had a burning desire to know what consumers were saying about ourclients their brands, their campaigns, their people - you name it. It drove us to start manuallylook for the conversations using search engines (which was painful). We then turned to the variousfree 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 thedevelopment skills to make it happen, we embarked on our mission. After two years of earlymorning and late night development, our creation was born.


British

Marketing Director, EuropeBlackBerryLondon UKMotivated marketing professional with rich global experience inthe technology sector. Expertise in all areas of communicationsgenerating clear business results. Skilled leader withinmultinational businesses and fast growth start-ups.

Oliver Pilgerstorfer StudentLiasonNigerianVice President / Global Cloud Computing Capacity ManagerJPMorganLondon UKInfluential technology manager with a proven track record ofsuccessfully delivering projects in global telecoms andfinancial services. Extensive experience facilitating costsavings, process improvement and leading the implementationof diverse IT solutions. Managed technology budgets of overUS$100m. Successfully led multinational teams across the

US, EMEA and APAC regions.Osaze Imasuen

Brandseye


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RussianDirector, Innovation and Marketing ralParis France

Experienced FMCG professional focused on global productinnovation and brand strategy in the beauty sector. Led global

product development for the worlds largest globalcosmeticscompany and a major ethical beauty brand. Extensiveexperience in France, the UK and Russia.

Gouzelle Ishmatova

CanadianManager, Engineered Systems ProjectsRockwell AutomationRepublic of SingaporeResponsible for developing regional management capabilities,identifying risk and fostering relationships with customersthrough the project life cycle. Managed and led a complexmultidisciplinary project portfolio of more than US$40m acrossthe Asia Pacific region. Extensive experience within the Asianand North American markets.Wasib MuhammadRomanian

Global Product ManagerHira IndustriesDubai UAERich sales and marketing experience in the building materialssector. Broad international exposure across the EMEA region,India and Australia. Currently leads the development process ofa product worth more than US$10m. Opened new markets andsecured double-digit growth rates while leading a multinationalteam of 18 people.Laurentiu Pestritu RotaruBritishHR Manager, MEAACERDubai UAESenior HR and talent manager with multinational and start-upexperience across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.Extensive HR expertise covering organisational restructure,policy and process improvement, recruitment, talentmanagement, employee engagement and welfare. Passionateabout diversity hiring, women in leadership and young people

in the workplace.Jayde Tipper


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www.capetown.gov.za

Company InformationThe City of Cape Towns Transport Information Centre (TIC) is a 24 hour, seven day a week callcentre service that provides residents and visitors with information on public transport in CapeTown. 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 oftourist information centres, heritage sites and popular attractions in and around Cape Town.

Student Liaison contact number 072 566 9131French

Managing DirectorAldesDubai, UAEManaging director with extensive experiencetroubleshooting ailing business units and developingand boosting subsidiaries. Skilled at expandingexisting markets and developing new ones.International exposure in Asia, Europe and the MiddleEast. Manages profit centres, commercial and logisticbusiness units, and industrial units at different stagesof development.aetan Pierrefeu Student LiaisonSpanishProject Manager / Project EngineerRolls-RoyceDerby, UKExperienced project manager in the civil aviationindustry. Leads remote multicultural teams deliveringsafety-critical, multimillion pound work packages andsystems. Strong quantitative background in

aerodynamics. Author of papers in leading engineeringjournals and chair of several sessions at internationalengineering conferences.Luis Gallar

City of Cape Town


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Asanka KulatilekaSri LankanVice President, Head of Merchant ServicesACMS JV American Express and BNPPF)Brussels, Belgium / LuxembourgResults oriented global executive. Extensive experiencespanning merchant acquiring, card issuing and

consulting in Europe and Asia. Recently responsible forthe merchant acquiring business in Belgium andLuxembourg. Led team to deliver euros 760m in billedvolume profitably across global, multinational and localclients in the B2C and B2B segments .sanka KulatilekaFrenchCorporate Commodity StructuringSocit Gnrale Corporate and Investment BankingParis, FranceSenior market professional with expertise in corporate

solutions combining financing, derivatives andcommodities. Front-to-back responsibilities onstructuring tailor-made metal hedging / physicaltransactions and developing innovative products.International exposure across the US, Asia and Europe.Past experience in banking asset distribution, exportfinancing, strategy consulting, medical imaging andstructural designing.

Laurent Musculus

Russian

General DirectorRikko CoMoscow, Russian FederationFounder and director of a start-up now producing aUS$3.8m annual turnover. Experienced in crisismanagement. Recently started several production linesand now focused on retail. Developed strong businessrelations with suppliers across China, Vietnam andIndia. Knowledge of strategic planning, purchasing,sales, imports, logistics, personnel management andoperations.oman ReznikIndianRegional Business DirectorReligare FinvestNew Delhi, IndiaExtensive experience in business model creation,strategic planning and start-up / growth stage funding.Multi-sector knowledge of risk management, productdevelopment, marketing and debt financing. Leading ahighly profitable working capital loan book backed by a

credit assessment framework focused on providing debtcapital to small and medium enterprises.Sachin Sharma


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www.myplayers.co.za

Company InformationMyPlayers 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 andproducts. Follow MyPlayers on Twitter@MyPlayersSAand 'Like' ourMyPlayers Facebook Fan Page.MyPlayers - bringing you exclusive content By the Players for the Fans.


ChileanWind and Solar Development ManagerMainstream Renewable PowerSantiago, ChileExtensive experience in renewable energy project development.Successfully managed and developed more than 600MW ofwind and solar projects. Strong exposure within emergingmarkets, with specific expertise on South America. Backgroundin electrical engineering.Mario Pavez Ovalle - StudentLiason

.SaudiCommunications Team LeaderJohnson ControlsDubai, UAECommunications professional. Successfully established acorporate communications department for a globalorganisation. Expertise in a wide range of areas includinginternal communications, marketing communications, graphic /

digital communications, CSR initiatives and eventsmanagement. Extensive experience conducting workshops inleadership communications, employee engagement,media and presentation skills training.iba Beydoun

MyPlayers
https://twitter.com/MyPlayersSAhttps://twitter.com/MyPlayersSAhttps://twitter.com/MyPlayersSAhttps://www.facebook.com/MyPlayershttps://www.facebook.com/MyPlayershttps://www.facebook.com/MyPlayershttps://twitter.com/MyPlayersSA


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BrazilianCEO / CTOHintfy / SavalancheOulu, FinlandExperienced technology entrepreneur. Founded three hi-techcompanies and created strategic products generating revenue

of more than US$20m. Extensive experience of leadingmultinational, multicultural teams and delivering multimillionUS dollar IT products and services to more than 100 countries.Established two cost-efficient R&D centres in China andfacilitated several new strategic service lines.Tiago Luchini

JapaneseManager, Accounting and General AffairsDai-ichi Life International Europe)London, UKExtensive operations management background with a focus onhigh-efficiency and accuracy. Currently responsible for UKfinancial/audit management and international riskmanagement. Previously led a joint venture, developing strongrelationships between all parties and successfully integratingpartners into one team.Yuki Shinohara

Dutch / AmericanBusiness Intelligence Project ManagerBritish Sky BroadcastingLondon, UKCertified project manager with international experiencedelivering enterprise-wide business intelligence projects forFortune50 / FTSE 100 companies. Background in the media,healthcare and retail industries. Currently building a PMOfunction and leading a team responsible for the delivery ofsales and marketing customer insight solutions for the UKslargest pay-TV providerNiels Hamelink CanadianDeputy Operations ManagerNesma TradingJeddah, Saudi ArabiaResults-oriented hospitality professional with extensiveexperience in the GCC region. Specialised in operationsmanagement for the industrial catering industry. Expertise inproject management, business development and strategicplanning. Led a multicultural team to successfully expandoperations with project revenues of US$50m.

Assaad Rizk


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www.tnsglobal.com

Company InformationTNS 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 ManagerAGC FranceParis, France / Brussels, BelgiumInternational 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 StudentLiason

TNS


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Indian

Head, Business DevelopmentTanfeethDubai, UAECross-functional background in operations, business

development, marketing and relationship management. Skilled

strategic planner and change manager. Business process

outsourcing background in financial services, media andgovernment. Significant experience working with multicultural

teams across the US, Europe and India. Currently leading

business development for a major Middle Eastern business

services provider.mar AhluwaliaChinese

Executive Director / Chief Risk OfficerBank of ChinaLondon, UKHighly motivated, self-disciplined manager with a broad

knowledge of banking, financing and economics. Specificexpertise in financial risk management. Deep understanding

and experience of cross-cultural management.

Shiwei LiuBritish

Head of Power Operations

EDF TradingLondon, UKExtensive 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 McCloskeySingaporeanSenior Electrical EngineerOve Arup PartnersLondon, UKExperience 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


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www.districtsix.co.za

Company InformationDistrict Six was named the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town in 1867. Originally established asa 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 thetwentieth 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 by1982, the life of the community was over. More than 60 000 people were forcibly removed tobarren outlying areas aptly known as the Cape Flats, and their houses in District Six were flattenedby bulldozers.The District Six Museum, established in December 1994, works with the memories of the DistrictSix experience and with that of forced removals more generally.


Mexican / GermanSenior Account ManagerFM Insurance CompanyLondon UKIndustrial engineer. Cross-functional experience in underwritingoperations including loss prevention, risk assessment, risk

selection and reinsurance. Manages business worth 15m.Previously managed client service teams for large industrialcorporations in the UK, Sweden and Germany.Alberto Diaz StudentLiason

District Six Museum


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LebaneseProject Support ManagerSarooj Construction CompanyMuscat OmanExtensive experience in the GCC oil and gas constructionservices industry. Expertise setting up, implementing,monitoring and streamlining management processes for

multimillion US dollar construction firms. Led a multiculturalteam from three continents in setting up and administeringproject facilities for 2,000 people in a US$150m gastreatment plant project.Raghid Alamuddin

IrishVice President / Senior Portfolio ManagerState Street Global AdvisorsLondon UKInvestment specialist and actuary with extensive experienceanalysing financial assets and liabilities. Currently has leadresponsibility for the management of more than 18bn across amulti-asset class platform. Prior background as a solutionsoriented investment capability for a regional asset manager andan actuarial consultant specialising in pension fund liabilities.Gordon KearneyGermanFounder, CEOacmeo cloud-distributionHannover GermanyIT entrepreneur. Successfully founded and grew three ITcompanies at an early age. Acquired and integrated severalSME IT companies. Experienced, passionate and open-mindedleader. Built up a cloud-based software wholesaler and earnedseveral prizes. Specialist reputation for managed services andcloud business.Henning MeyerIndianDirectorPalit ConsultingLondon UKOperations strategy consultant to Fortune 500 companies intelecoms, digital media and technology. Successfully launchedmultimillion pound products in Europe, the APAC region andthe Americas, leading multi-functional teams across fourcontinents. Business transformation and change managementexpertise in international M&A. Background in IT businesscontinuity, restructuring, process re-engineering and rapidresponse.oumik Palit


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www.groupon.co.za

Company InformationGroupon's mission is to become the world's commerce operating system. By connecting buyers and sellers throughprice 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 / SyrianDirector Business DevelopmentInteractive GroupDubai UAEExpertise in strategy, business development and supply chain.Leads project management, infrastructure and applicationsteams. Member of the Board of Directors of a powerinfrastructure company, an internet start-up and apharmaceuticals company. Background working with theUnited Nations.sman Yousuf - StudentLiaisonSpanishHead, Civil Contracting Division in EuropeFCC InfrastructuresAmsterdam The NetherlandsInfrastructure specialist responsible for managing multinationalteams in Europe and Africa. Rich knowledge of biddingprocesses and collaborating with cross-sector partnershipsacross Europe. Experience of managing technical, commercialand decision making procedures, negotiations, riskassessments, and interfaces with venture partners.Successfully led the companysexpansion into new markets.David Fernandez-Sampedro

Groupon


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EmiratiSenior Market AnalystDubai AluminiumDubai UAESenior analyst responsible for market intelligence at the largestaluminium smelter of the MENA region. Currently supporting amajor merger worth US$15bn that will create the worlds fifth

largest aluminium producer. Experienced small business ownerin the renewable energy sector. Successful consultant tobusiness teams in the GCC. Knowledge of the UAE SME sector.

Ali GargashBritish / IndianAssociate Vice PresidentInfosysLondon UKInternationally experienced IT professional working in the

banking industry. Currently managing large IT orientedtransformational engagements across Europe, centred aroundintellectual property and outsourcing. Breadth of expertise frombusiness development to C-level client engagement. Skilled atmanaging multicultural teams and environments. Adept atarticulating and delivering value. Strong negotiation skills.Anand NagwaniSpanishFinance Manager

Celsa Steel Service UKCardiff UKSkilled senior manager with cross-functional experience infinancial analysis, forecast modelling and recruiting. Extensiveexperience in team reorganisations, implementing internalcontrol procedures and leading performance change. Currentlyintegrating different UK finance departments for amultinational steel corporation. Prior experience inrestructuring and due diligence projects for a big fouraccounting company.aul Serrano NunezPolish / South AfricanSenior Project ManagerCapitaLondon UKSenior professional managing a number of landmark real estatedevelopment projects in Londons West End. Particularexpertise leading diverse interdisciplinary teams, providingstrategic development advice and delivering complex projects.In-depth understanding of the design process. Previousarchitectural experience on a variety of prestigious international

projects exceeding 1bn in value.Martin Pilsniak


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www.website.com

Company InformationFounded 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 highlyeffective solutions to South African consumers who are facing financial difficulties and strugglingwith debt.

IDM operates from a centralised office in Cape Town, South Africa, from which more than 200employees service clients nationally. Over 60% of IDMs clients are based in Gauteng. IDM aimsto help clients from all demographic and economic segments, with one division focussed on theupper 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 serviceand solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. IDM prides itself on being a key player inshaping the development of the industry and this is helped by both its extensive relationships withcredit providers, insurers and a market share in excess of 15%.

Under the IDM umbrella lies four companies;BondBusters, InsuranceBusters, DebtBusters andConsumer Debt Help.


BritishDirectorAgrinovisLondon UKAgricultural innovation specialist. Experience managingresearch and development programmes across 20 countries inAfrica, Asia and Latin America. Leading role in fundraisingUS$200m. Skilled at creating and managing global researchnetworks, public-private partnerships, regional science clustersand incubators. Currently focusing on scalable socialenterprises and advising international developmentorganisations on strategic issues.

onathan Crouch StudentLiason

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AmericanIT ManagerYen Sheng FactoryHong Kong ChinaSeasoned IT professional with extensive experience in softwaredevelopment, consulting and IT infrastructure. Successfully led

multicultural software development projects across China,India, Europe and the US. Prior IT experience gained at leadingtechnology, e-commerce and financial institutions.

Malcolm FanEgyptian / CanadianProject ManagerUnited Arab Shipping CompanyDubai UAEProject manager leading transformation projects based on

organisational objectives. Currently working with aninternational consultancy firm on a multimillion US dollaroptimisation development project that includes implementingstrategic insight, automating operational procedures,management change, cost savings and risk mitigation. Reporton progress and results project activities and present findingsto executive management.arim NasserAshish NehraIndian

Co-Founder / DirectorKanya GurukulKurukshetra IndiaSocial entrepreneur and experienced ERP technologyimplementer. Expertise in project management and HR.Successfully led multimillion US dollar cross-industry projectsin the US, Australia, India, and the Caribbean. Responsible forcreating, managing and leading multicultural global teams.Former combat soldier, organic farmer and co-founder of anotfor- profit school for underprivileged girls.shish NehraMacedonianHead, UK and IrelandInvest MacedoniaLondon UKCurrently heading a public office for the UK and Ireland.Manages international investment transactions withmultinational companies from the technology, mineralresources, electronics and automotive industry sectors.Previously led projects driving financial integration and

business processes efficiency in the corporate finance area forglobal telecoms and insurance companies.Goran Siljanovski


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www.township.co.za

Company InformationWhat 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 ConsultingWashington DC USAFounder 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

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Indian

CEOBATLA Consulting SarlGland SwitzerlandEntrepreneur and founder of a thriving start-up. Extensive

experience in the technology sector within multilingual and

multicultural environments. Successfully led CRM technicalsolutions in pharmaceuticals, high-tech manufacturing and

education. Currently involved in business development

for a technical consultancy.Abhishek Batla

IT Service Delivery ManagerBlueBay Asset ManagementLondon UKSenior 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 ChawlaRomanian

Senior Analyst, Credit RiskAbu Dhabi Investment AuthorityAbu Dhabi UAESenior 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 ComaniciIndian

Director, Business Development, Middle

East and IndiaPictet Asset ManagementDubai UAEExtensive 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 businessexpansion into new geographies and market segments.harat Pratap


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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) environmentin 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 differenteconomic sectors, and be given a chance to meet with stakeholders along these value chains.

Four themes Access to financial services

The retail landscape in South Africas emerging middle classes

Housing and Energy


Identifying the needs visualizing opportunitiesStudents will experience Nyanga, Langa, Philippi or Khayelitsha, four of Cape Towns most vibranttownships, 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 2014Amir Ahmed EMBADS2015 1 - Coca-Cola/PenBev

Cristiano Carlutti EMBALJ2014 1 - Coca-Cola/PenBevMatt 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 TownAssaad Rizk EMBADJ2015 5 - MyPlayers

Tiago Luchini EMBAG2015 5 - MyPlayers

Niels Hamelink EMBALJ2015 5 - MyPlayers

Amar Ahluwalia EMBADS2015 6 - TNS

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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 ManagementJonathan 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 2014Hadi 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 SaatchiKichang 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 - MyPlayersMario 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 ManagementAshish Nehra SLN2014 9 - Intelligent Debt Management

Claudia Comanici EMBADS2015 10 - Township Patterns

Sumeet Chawla EMBALJ2015 10 - Township Patterns

Abhishek Batla EMBALS2015 10 - Township Patterns


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Groups

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

Faculty

Xi Zou 072 608 9407Gabrielle 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 alife threatingemergencyplease dial1 177 fromthe nearesttelephone

When using your group phone please dial the numberas is shown here.

If you are calling from an international SIM/ phoneplease add +27 and omit the 0.


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Cape Town8001 South Africa

+27 (0)21 483 1000

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