Richard Groenewald

Richard has established himself as one of the leading security management specialists in the industry in South Africa and into the Continent. He has challenged old ways and has provided security solutions with a much needed re-design to ensure relevance and change. In a career spanning more than 20 years, he has headed a number of industry-leading organizations, both in technical consulting and management positions, Richard combines keen business acumen with an exceptional level of technical and consultative competence. Having begun his career as an engineer with Telkom, constructing their ATM backbone, he went on to found Didata Consulting, after which he took responsibility for running the Old Mutual call centre environment. Good governance and efficient logistical support are Richard’s hallmarks.