Our Change Makers

Ann Gradidge
Founding Partner

Judi Nwokedi
Founding Partner

Mark Jakins
Founding Partner
FMCG, Hospitality, Retail, Gaming & Media
Ann is a champion of change who moves businesses into a healthier space through HR best practices.
A pioneer of social change, Judi has over 20 years of C-Suite experience. She is a builder of world-class systems and processes, and great strategic thinker.
With a reputation of delivering operational excellence, Mark motivates teams and champions strategies that works for building brands and companies, and always producing results.

Ann Gradidge
Founding Partner
Ann is a champion of change who moves businesses into a healthier space through HR best practices.

Judi Nwokedi
Founding Partner
A pioneer of social change, Judi has over 20 years of C-Suite experience. She is a builder of world-class systems and processes, and great strategic thinker.

Kgaugelo Maphai
Strategic Advisor

Jemima Ashton-Allen
Strategic Management Consultant

Robin Nicholson
Strategic Financial Advisor
Mining, Engineering, FMCG & Retail
An all-rounder in marketing, media and communications, Kgaugelo applies his broad experience and understanding of the South African consumer landscape in increasing market share for brands.
A seasoned management consultant, Jemima’s life purpose is in helping businesses improve performance outcomes and success ratios.
A seasoned financial director and business turnaround specialist, Robin is a chartered accountant who has overseen several key business rescues where companies have been able to return to profitability.

Kgaugelo Maphai
Strategic Advisor
An all-rounder in marketing, media and communications, Kgaugelo applies his broad experience and understanding of the South African consumer landscape in increasing market share for brands.

Jemima Ashton-Allen
Strategic Management Consultant
A seasoned management consultant, Jemima’s life purpose is in helping businesses improve performance outcomes and success ratios.

Michael Devereux
Executive Director
Tourism and Hospitality

Vuyo Mzozoyana
Strategic Sales Consultant
A strategic thinker, negotiator and seasoned hotelier in the conceptualisation and development of hotels and leisure properties around the world, having worked for global brands such as Starwood, Marriott and Hilton, delivering outstanding results
A seasoned professional in various industries, Vuyo is skilled in sales management, business development, negotiation, key account management, and business planning.

Michael Devereux
Hospitality Advisory
Tourism and Hospitality
A strategic thinker, negotiator and seasoned hotelier in the conceptualisation and development of hotels and leisure properties around the world, having worked for global brands such as Starwood, Marriott and Hilton, delivering outstanding results
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+27 (0)82 527 7777 - Mark
+27 (0)83 391 7197 - Ann
+27 (0)78 168 6489 - Vuyo
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