Shane Cooper CA
South Africa
Founder
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Expertise
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Advisory
Strategy Execution
IoT Technology
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Risk Management
Digital Transformation
Energy Management
Management Accounting
Business Digitalization
Global Expansion Strategy
ROI Management
Primary Sector
Analytics
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Biography
Group COO and AI Technologist at Forvis Mazars in South Africa, specializing in turning boardroom AI hype into bankable ROI. Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with an MBA from Heriot-Watt University (Distinction - Cum Laude) specializing in Strategic Planning and Risk Management. Previously served as Group CEO and COO at IoT.nxt (2019-2022), where he led the company's global expansion as part of the Vodacom/Vodafone family. Prior roles include Managing Executive of Strategy at Vodacom Group (2016-2020) and Strategy Execution Officer at Gijima (2010-2015). Expertise in digital transformation, IoT strategy, and operational excellence.
Education
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Specialisation in Strategic Planning and Risk Management (Distinction - Cum Laude)
Heriot-Watt University
2013-2014
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BCom Honours (Accounting)
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2004
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BCom Accounting
University of Port Elizabeth
Languages
No languages listed.
Awards
- 🏆MBA with Distinction - Cum Laude (Heriot-Watt University, 2013-2014)
