As the Head of Product and methodology at OIM, Andre brings a wealth of expertise as an HR and Learning and Development (L&D) executive. His extensive experience spans leading large L&D teams in listed companies to founding a skills development company focused on business and process improvements for medical laboratories. He successfully expanded this venture globally through LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies, reaching markets across the USA, South America, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Southern Africa. With a career spanning 30 years, Andre has been instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing a range of HR systems and accredited management and leadership development programs. These initiatives have had a significant financial impact on both internal and external clients and remain in active use today. Andre’s expertise encompasses business and process improvement methodologies, global skills development standards, coaching, and managing multidisciplinary teams across regions. His commitment to skill advancement is further demonstrated through his roles on various skills development committees and as an external moderator for engineering subjects at South African universities.