Morné van Heerden

Morné van Heerden has a diverse and extensive work experience. Morné started their career as a Data Capturer at Primedia Ad Displays in 1997. Morné then moved on to Primedia Outdoor, where they held various roles such as Network Administrator, Database Developer, and IT Manager. In 2001, they joined Primedia Out of Home as a Group IT Manager, and later became the Group Head of IT & Business Systems and then the Chief Information Officer. In 2014, they joined TiAuto Investments (Pty) Ltd as the Group IT Executive, where they oversaw a large portfolio of ICT and systems applications. Currently, they are the Group CIO and CISO at Alviva Holdings, where they provide technology vision and leadership, as well as ensures the subsidiaries' ability to withstand cyber-attacks and malicious activities.

Morné van Heerden has a diverse educational background with a focus on business administration, project management, and technology. In 2006, they completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Milpark Business School, specializing in Business Administration and Management. Prior to this, in 2004, they obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Information Management from Oxford Brookes University.

In terms of project management, Morné completed a Project Management Program at Wits Business School in 2012. Morné also pursued a Certificate Program in Business Project Management from the same institution that year. Additionally, in 2013, they earned a Certificate in IT Project Management (Advanced) from the University of Johannesburg.

Morné has also shown a keen interest in technology and cybersecurity. Morné participated in an online program on Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age offered by Harvard University in 2017-2018. Following this, they completed an Online Program in Digital Business Strategy: Harnessing our Digital Future from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Sloan School of Management in 2018.

To further enhance their expertise, Morné has acquired various certifications. These include A+ and N+ certifications from CompTIA, MC-ITIL Foundation v3 from ITIL, and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Server 2000) from Microsoft. The specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided in the given information.

Lastly, Morné pursued a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in Corporate Strategy from GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science) in 2019-2020, showing a continual commitment to expanding their knowledge and skills in the field of business strategy.