Coenie Middel

Associated Consultant

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

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Other team members

Vaida Bliūmaitė-Petrauskienė
Chris van der Schoor
Tomas Misiukonis
Viltė Gudeliauskienė