Jaco de Jager (PhD, MBA)

Jaco de Jager (PhD, MBA) has extensive work experience in various roles and sectors. Jaco currently holds the position of Director - Growth & People Advisory at PKF International since April 2022. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Business Advisor for the same company starting in January 2021.

Jaco also has experience in the academia sector, having worked as a Lecturer in Economics at Nelson Mandela University from August 2017 to December 2020. Jaco has also served as an External Examiner at North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit starting from March 2023.

In terms of their career in the corporate sector, Jaco worked as a Director at Mooirivier Group from January 2009 to December 2020. Before that, they worked at Mission Australia as an Account Executive - Corporate & Community Partnerships from September 2007 to December 2008. Jaco also worked as a Senior Account Broker at BMS Group from April 2006 to August 2007.

Jaco started their career at Mooirivier Group as a Director from January 2000 to March 2006. Overall, Jaco de Jager has held various leadership and advisory positions across different companies and academic institutions.

Jaco de Jager holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Economic & Management Sciences with Business Administration from North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit. Jaco also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Southern Queensland. In addition, they hold a Bachelor's degree from North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit. Jaco de Jager has also completed various certificates and diplomas, including a Diploma of Financial Services from ANZIIF, a Certificate in Business Management from North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit, a Certificate in Employment Relations from North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit, and Advanced Practice in Business and Management from Sheffield Hallam University. Furthermore, Jaco de Jager has obtained several certifications from different institutions, including Certified Gallup® Global Strengths Coach from Gallup, Certified Leadership Circle Profile® Practitioner from Leadership Circle, Certified Prosci® Change Management Practitioner from Prosci, Certified TKI® Advanced Conflict Management Practitioner from Kilmann Diagnostics, GrowthWheel® Certified Business Advisor from GrowthWheel International Inc., Key Individual (RE1) from Moonstone Information Refinery, Licenciate (HCII) from Insurance Institute of South Africa, and Tier 1 (ASIC RG146) from ANZIIF.