User:Brian Bakeberg

Brian John Bakeberg Born In Johannesburg South Africa on 20 May 1964 To John Bakeberg and Alicia Bakeberg middle child of three boys. Educated in his primary years at Discovery Primary and his secondary years at Florida Park High School (Parkies) Matriculated in 1983 Has been successful in conceptualizing and opening numerous businesses across many diverse playing fields Broad general business management experience, at Employer, Owner and Co-Owner levels in privately and multi-national owned companies has had exposure to all Administrative functions on a management level, Operational management on all levels Manufacturers representative, Agency, Warehousing, and Distribution, Fleet management, Manufacturing and Refrigeration environments and more recently Promotions Marketing and Advertising he has an in depth knowledge of trade within Botswana Namibia Zambia Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Familiar with trading conditions, modus operandi and business philosophies practiced within Botswana Namibia Zambia Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Lateral thinker intuitive but analytical decision maker, skillful negotiator and effective strategist with entrepreneur acumen as a leader. Successful in identifying, implementing and developing business and market opportunities, generating profitability and enhancing return on investment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels and within different cultures. Best known for his Quote when asked about tertiary education and entrepreneurship he commented simply by saying “Never underestimate the ability of the uneducated to manage the educated”