Prakshna Somai Velter

Prakshna Somai Velter is a seasoned executive with a robust background in strategic leadership and business intelligence solutions, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at The Gordon Group since March 2021. Velter has been instrumental in driving growth for small and medium enterprises by implementing tailored approaches to meet client needs. Additionally, Velter holds a Non-Executive Board Member position at Youth Bridge Trust, focusing on empowering youth in Africa with essential skills for the future workforce, and has experience as a Director at Gordon Carbon Solutions, emphasizing renewable energy initiatives. Previous roles include Managing Director at Yeast City Housing, where innovative social housing strategies were prioritized, and Program Manager at Comverge, overseeing energy management projects. Velter’s educational qualifications include an MBA from Management College of Southern Africa and a B.Soc. Science in Business Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.