Mark Coetzee

Mark Coetzee – IFT Accredited Member 

35 years of leadership experience, having held senior roles at the executive and board levels. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered impressive returns for shareholders. A strong track record in formulating, advising, and executing strategic initiatives, leading high-impact performance improvements, business transformations, and turnarounds across diverse, multicultural environments globally.

With hands-on experience in five continents, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and North America, have successfully engaged with organisations of all sizes, from startups to multinational corporations. Work spans various industries, with a particular focus on growth, mergers, acquisitions, and international expansion. Expertise extends to Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) type environments, where strategy execution and value creation are paramount.

Among my key achievements, I have played an instrumental role in the leadership teams of three highly successful exits: two Private Equity events and one stock exchange listing. Have orchestrated dramatic business transformations, turning loss-making organisations into profitable enterprises, with others achieving substantial growth. Have also led the restructuring of businesses on behalf of major banks. These efforts have not only salvaged distressed organisations but also generated substantial value.

As a regarded thought leader, sought-after speaker. Have lectured on Strategy Formulation and Execution, Business Performance Improvement, and Sales & Service Excellence, influencing future leaders across industries. 

In 2024, honoured with the prestigious International Global Leadership Award at the Canadian Staffing Summit.

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)

• Master Black Belt – Lean Six Sigma (MBB)

• Certified Management Consultant (CMC)

• Certified International Personnel Consultant (CIPC)

• Member & Assessor, Institute for Turnaround (U.K. & Asia)

• Fellow, Institute of Consulting (U.K.)

• Fellow, Recruitment & Employment Confederation (U.K.)

• Professional Member (Coaching), The Institute of Management Consultants & Master Coaches of South Africa