Coenie – Innovator, Strategist, Financial & Tech Visionary. A game-changer in finance, strategy, and innovation, he combines deep analytical expertise with a creative mindset to unlock new opportunities for businesses. With a track record of transforming industries, He don’t just analyze numbers—He designs sustainable business models, drive digital transformation, and create disruptive innovations that give companies a competitive edge.
Expertise
- Strategic Financial Modeling – Advanced forecasting using Monte Carlo simulations
- Innovation & Business Transformation – Driving new revenue models and organizational reinvention
- Technology & Digital Integration – AI, automation, and immersive tech solutions
- High-Performance Team Building – Inspired by self-managed systems of the San people
- Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory – Due diligence, valuations, and strategic negotiation
Experience
- Chairman & Founder, Middel & Partners Inc.
- President, FORTH Innovation Institute (Global Innovation Facilitator)- 2 year term
- Co-Founder & CEO, Dondoo (Creative & Digital Solutions)
- Chairman & Founder, Talent Plantation (Educational content for corporations, universities and schools)
- Co-Founder & CFO, Left Post Production (Media & Post-Production)
- Co-Founder, Hive-Mind (Health and wellness for Corporates)
- Director, Afrikaburn (sister company of Burning Man)
Notable Achievements
- Led the world’s largest COVID-19 innovation collaboration across 10 countries
- Designed groundbreaking business cases for global enterprises using financial simulations
- Recognized as one of the most inspiring accountants globally (2016)
- Produced international media content for brands like VW, BBC, Toyota, FIFA, and McDonald’s
- Delivered keynotes and innovation workshops worldwide
Certifications & Accreditations
- Chartered Accountant (SA) | SAICA, IRBA, JSE Accredited
- Strategic Financial Analysis – Harvard, USA
- Strategic Negotiations – Harvard, USA
- Management of Professional Service Firms – Harvard, USA
- FORTH Innovation Master for Life