Gerardus Blokdyk's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Gerardus Blokdyk's Leadership and Management skillsGerardus Blokdyk has experience as an IT Manager and has since then, been Chair of the IT Committee at the South African Chamber of Commerce. He is currently the CEO of The Art of Service, which is a bestseller author. Gerardus Blokdyk has 300+ academic citations. He has also been a Senior Operations Analyst at ABN AMRO Bank from January 1990 to January 1994. Blokdyk holds a degree in Mathematics from the University of Witwatersrand.Blokdyk’s management skills have been put to use in his work at the Art of Service and the The Art of Service. He is an experienced IT Manager and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in service management, IT service management, strategy, entrepreneurship, statistical analysis, data engineering, and data warehousing. Blokdyk is also a partner at Emereo, which is a data engineering and data warehousing company. Blokdyk has also been a Founder and CEO of Psi Consult from January 1996 to January 2000. He also serves as the Chair of the IT Committee at the South African Chamber of Commerce.Blokdyk is an experienced leader and manager. He has a proven track record in leading and managing teams and projects. He is also a skilled leader in disasters recovery and training. He has the ability to develop and implement new business strategies and designs. Blokdyk is a great communicator and has a wealth of knowledge in web publishing, electronic media, digital marketing, Outsourcing, and Change Management. He is also a great teacher and provides leadership and training to his students.

🎓 Education

Gerardus Blokdyk holds a managerial certificate in IT service management from Exin University, an MBA in international business from International Management Institute and a masters degree in business administration from the University of the Witwatersrand. Gerardus Blokdyk is well-rounded in knowledge, experience and education, having complimented his qualifications by holding several high-profile executive positions in South Africa and in the United States. In his capacity as CEO of Sihlacorp and as a business professor at Johannesburg's Wits University, Gerardus Blokdyk has taught a variety of business courses, which have contribute to his overall education and work readiness. While in the private industry, Gerardus Blokdyk held the posts of senior vice president of Sihlacorp, head of internal marketing, the head of customer relations and the head of human resources development. In each role, he was responsible for developing and implementing strategies and strategiesijfustructure of the company and working with the senior management. His experience in the private industry has left a mark on his work as CEO of Sihlacorp.Gerardus Blokdyk also has several years of work experience in the public sector. He has been a public servant for over 25 years, holding the posts of director of African foreign policy at the Department of Foreign Affairs and trade, the deputy mayor of Johannesburg, the managing director of the South African Revenue Service and the commissioner of cultural resources at the Department of Arts, Sports and Nelson Mandela Bay. In his three months as commissioner, he directed a team of public servants who was tasked with creating an integrated management for the cultural resources department. Gerardus Blokdyk's experience as a public servant is well- suited to his current role as CEO of Sihlacorp. Gerardus Blokdyk is highly experienced in business and management. His education and work readiness reflects this. As CEO of Sihlacorp, his experience in business allows him to develop strategies and structures of the company, work closely with senior management and coordinate various projects. This experience in business has helped him develop an understanding and expertise in the industry which is important for his current role as CEO of Sihlacorp.Gerardus Blokdyk is highly evaluated and references his impressive qualifications and work readiness. He has been awarded several certificates and distinctions from professional organizations and has been mentioned in various news outlets as a respected and successful executive. Gerardus Blokdyk is well- aware of his qualifications and is well-equipped to the duties of his current role, which is a reflection of his education and work readiness.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Gerardus Blokdyk's skills and experiences:Gerardus Blokdyk is a skilled IT Manager with over 10 years of experience. He has a skills in Algorithm Design, IT Service Management, IT Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Statistical Analysis and Data Mining, Data Engineering and Data Warehousing, Digital and Online Marketing, Outsourcing, Change Management, Public Speaking, SaaS, CRM, Business Analysis, E-commerce, Team Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Leadership, Enterprise Software, Service Management, Vendor Management, Lead Generation, Consulting, Start-ups, Cloud Computing, ITIL, Editing, IT Management, Business Development, Networking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Social Media, IT Strategy, Business Intelligence, Account Management, Coaching, Product Management, New Business Development, Publishing, Strategic Partnerships, Program Management, Sales, Content Management, Business Process Improvement, Online Publishing, Trendspotting, Disaster Recovery, Training