Biographies
Pieter Hennings, B.Sc B.Eng
Member of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers and Member of the South African Council for Professional Engineers
Mr Pieter Henning provides business research and consultation work.
Developer of the Proof of Concept: SurePower Messaging System, the ultimate Load Shedding Communication system.
Developing Procurement Strategies for managing Business Communications for CommerceEdge
Telecommunication products developed by Mr Henning over the past four years include:
- Developing Procurement Strategies for managing Business Communications for CommerceEdge
- SureLink – A Commuter Transport service, a cellphone application.
- SureClink – A vendoring service managing taxi operators with cellphone WIG technology to deliver stock to vendors.
Technical
As a qualified electronics engineer, he had more than 15 years technical experience with Transtel, Transtel has now become a shareholder in Neotel, the second national telecommunications operator
Interim Management Consulting :
I have recently also developed the Mobile Banking strategy plan for a principal bank group in South Africa.
The technologies included in the business plan were: UMTS, WAP, SIMToolkit, Smartcards and Interactive Television.
The Strategic Plan covers M-Commerce applications for both the Executive Accountholders and the emerging unbanked market segment.
I have also developed several new mobile telecoms products enabling E-Commerce with digital mobile technologies.
During 1999 I participated in developing new product development specifications for Unified Messaging and Location Dependent Services, as a premium value-added service on cellular handsets.
For both assignments , I have been contracted by AXIS Interim Management (Pty) Ltd
Glenn McKnight, MA
Glenn McKnight is the founder of the Energy Conservation Society of Ontario dedicated to energy conservation and efficiency skills training in Ontario Canada
Projects: Energy Conservation
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Creation of a ten part video series called Energy Tips for the Homeowner
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Partnership with the Chinese Energy Conservation Association in Beijing, PRC
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Coordinator of the Community Conservation Fair in Oshawa( See pictures http://www.flickr.com/photos/32262988@N06/sets/72157609622279119/ funded by the Ontario Ministry of Energy
- Delivery of Energy Retrofitter Skills Training for Canadian government
Projects Narrative Storytelling and Mobile
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Audio Stories for Veteran Affairs Canada, recordings of Canadian War veterans
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Podcasting with Besustainable.com, Sounds of Sustainability, Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities
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Volunteering with Murmur Project, Audio Geo-local mobile Story Project
Joan Kerr, Director of the Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities
She recognized as a facilitator and leader in business development with over 20 years experience. She brings with her a diverse background in Project Management, financial administration, fund raising, strategic planning, project coordination, marketing and film production.
See Earth Day Promotional Video
Joan’s expertise lies in the not for profit, private and entertainment sector. Her clients include local and international businesses and corporations. She was a recent nominee for the YWCA “Woman of Distinction” and the Home and Small Business Association, Business of the Year Awards.
For the past 20 years, she has focused on green technologies, small business development and community organizing. Some of her experience includes:
She has had numerous television appearances including “Being your own Boss ” and ” Communications in the Workplace. She has also co hosted a live call in show “Municipal Hotline” addressing political issues. Her recent project as an executive and co producer in the film industry, include The B.D. Bendikt Biography winning third prize at the New York Film Festival.
