Co-author and CEO / CIO
KARL DINKELMANN
Karl Dinkelmann, a Chartered Accountant, has nearly 20 years of experience in data analytics and business strategy. As co-founder and CEO of Nexus Data, he leads a team of internationally renowned data experts, helping organisations unlock value from their data. Karl was recently nominated as a finalist in one of South Africa’s most prestigious business award categories – the Business Trailblazer category in the Chairman’s Awards of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. With expertise across diverse industries, Karl brings valuable insights on leveraging data for business growth, which he shares as a co-author of the Amazon Best Seller, Drive RAPPID Results From Data.
ZJAÉN COETZEE
Zjaén Coetzee is an award-winning executive with over 14 years in data and digital strategy, leading major projects for South Africa’s top companies. Known for his commitment to professional growth and community impact, Zjaén has earned distinctions such as the 2017 Standard Bank Rising Star Award in ICT and a spot in the 2020 Global Top 100 Innovators in Data & Analytics. Transitioning into consulting, he now assists senior leaders in maximising data value. As co-author of the Amazon Best Seller, Drive RAPPID Results From Data, Zjaén provides practical guidance to help organisations harness data for strategic advantage.