7 Questions on Leadership
John Paik
Name: John Paik
Title: Executive Consultant/CMO/SVP/VP Marketing
Organisation: Executive Consultant
Confident and visionary leader (CMO) with an impressive 20+ years of experience propelling fortune 500 companies to new heights. As a dynamic marketing leader, I have successfully driven consumer-focused brand marketing initiatives and sparked unparalleled business growth during my 9+ years at Nike and tenure at MiiR. By actively listening to the voice of the consumer and fearlessly innovating, I have cultivated a culture of brand ambassadors, propelling organic reach and resulting in unstoppable business growth. With a proven track record of success, I am poised to make a significant impact as a forward -thinking marketing executive. “If you listen to the voice of your consumer and innovate for it, they will become the ambassadors for your brand. Organic Reach = Unstoppable Business Growth.”
Joseph Kan
Name: Joseph Kan
Title: Head of Student Wellbeing (Secondary) & Head of Innovation & Technology
Organisation: Lighthouse Christian College
Felt called to teaching in 2006, took up various roles from Student Leadership Coordinator & eLearning Coordinator, then moving to another school to take up Head of House role. Felt called to Christian Education, and found an opportunity to serve as Head of Subschool, where I oversaw year 5-10 the past few years. This year I’m in a new season focusing on student wellbeing, as well as supporting and leading the school with the integration and implementation of technology in the classroom. I’m passionate about Christian education, mentoring staff and discipling students to not only encounter God in a deeper and more personal way, but also pursue and harness their God given talents, gifts and calling for their lives.
Joseph Schneier
Name: Joseph Schneier
Title: CEO
Organisation: Trusty.care
Joseph Schneier is the CEO of Trusty.care, whose mission is to make buying and using your insurance easier. He built and exited two technology companies in Educational Technology before moving to healthcare and insurance. Mr. Schneier has spoken at TedMed, Lake Nona, MCI, and JP Morgan Healthcare and, is a mentor at New York University, Wharton, Cornell, Techstars, and is a Columbia University Fellow. He sits on the board of Cinematic Health Education, Bellage, an elder care company; the Sam & Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth; AvanleeCare, a caregiving company; Stonewall Foundation, addressing LGBTQ senior housing and loneliness, and is a member of the Queens District Attorney LGBTQ Council.
Joseph Z. Tore
Name: Joseph Z. Tore
Title: Managing Director
Organisation: Willbey Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
I am a seasoned executive with over ten years of experience administering and optimising business operations for social finance/microfinance organisations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). I have consistently demonstrated a results-oriented approach in my positions as Managing Director, Operations Manager, and Head of Operations by streamlining processes, implementing effective operational policies and procedures, and attracting top talent to drive year-over-year revenue growth.
My strategic and analytic mindset enables me to identify opportunities for business development, develop robust strategies, and make well-informed decisions to achieve goals within time and budget constraints. I am adept at training and constructing high-performing teams, as well as nurturing a culture of excellence and continual refinement.
With a strong focus on client satisfaction, I ensure the delivery of best-in-class products and services that meet their requirements and contribute to the bottom line. By implementing decentralised loan processing functions, improving the quality and control over loan creation, and ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) operations, I successfully reduced the default rate to below 2%. In addition, my experience launching Mlatho Financial Services in Malawi demonstrates that I am able to adapt to various business cultures and markets.
Within a year, I expanded the business, brought 5,000 people into the mainstream financial system, and amassed a substantial loan portfolio of MK 180 million. I have extensive experience devising and implementing effective corporate policies and procedures, in accordance with industry regulations and standards. By leveraging my international experience, I have consistently driven business growth and achieved substantial portfolio expansion, generating revenue in previously neglected sectors. As a leader with vision, I am adept at recognising and seizing new business development opportunities while proactively resolving potential problems.
I am able to communicate effectively with administrators, senior management, clients, and cross-functional teams because I have developed exceptional relationship-building skills. Professionals of all levels value my ability to direct them to the most suitable solutions and resources for their particular requirements. If you are looking for a committed and resourceful professional with a track record of driving revenue growth and optimising operations, I would be delighted to speak with you. Please feel free to contact me via email to discuss how I can contribute to the success of your organisation.
Juliet Robinson
Name: Juliet Robinson
Title: Leadership Specialist
Organisation: Big Goals
I am a leadership and change management specialist with over 20 years of consulting experience across listed, private, government and not for profit organisations. I specialise in helping leaders plan for and guide their teams through culture and process change, and building leadership capability to develop and deliver sustainable change.
I am raising a teenager and two ridiculous dogs, and love working in my garden when I'm not travelling.
Keith Rozelle
Name: Keith Rozelle
Title: Sales Director
Organisation: Sales Marvel
30+ years in B2B Technology Sales to Fortune 500 firms such as HP, EDS, BT and a whole host of SMEs.
I’ve sold products and services from £50/month to over $1billion and I believe the principles of selling are surprisingly similar, no matter what you’re selling.
The ability to build Trust with customers is a vital leadership quality and the ability to articulate difference and stand out from the crowd is vital if you want to succeed in this increasingly complex world.
Kenzy Goodwin
Name: Kenzy Goodwin
Title: Managing Partner
Organisation: Finceler8
Kenzy is a partner at Finceler8 Limited where she accelerates the commercial engagement of fintech firms in financial markets. She received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from University College London. With the Finceler8 team, Kenzy has built sales and revenue pipelines for fintech clients including regtech, artificial intelligence (AI), and ML in trading technology tools by facilitating C-suite conversations and enabling firms to increase sales revenues and expand their businesses. Kenzy’s passion is helping entrepreneurs grow and shape their companies, and she enjoys being a mentor at Level 39, the world’s most connected tech community.
Previously, Kenzy was a senior equity trader for 20 years at BlackRock where she traded equity investment products in pan-European markets. At BlackRock she was known as an ambassador of BlackRock culture while managing several internal personal development programs.
Kenzy is proud to be the chair of 100WFinTech, a 100WF global visibility project that spotlights senior women in fintech and enhances their connectivity within the fintech ecosystem. Kenzy’s involvement with 100WF began during her time at BlackRock when she served in several roles on the 100WF/BlackRock subcommittee. During that time she recognized the valuable and practical network benefits that would allow members to thrive in their careers.
