Mr. Renier Krige is a Professional PhD in Business Research Candidate. He holds a Master of Arts in Leading Innovation & Change from York St. John University, UK. He also holds a B.Comm. from The University of South Africa. He is also a graduate of the Senior Management Program at Stellenbosch Business School, the Program in Leadership Development at UNISA and the Global Executive Development Program at GIBS. He has 20+ years corporate experience of which 10 years was spent in an executive capacity. Post his corporate career he has been in management consulting for 10 years. He presently holds the position of Managing Director at HR Direct / inavit in South Africa. During his career he has worked with such notable companies such as: South African Airways, Pioneer Foods, Eskom and Parmalat. He has relevant business experience in various countries including: UAE, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Lesotho as well as study tours to China and Singapore.