Experience

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  Michael j. meier

  Feb 2001 - Dec 2011

  Founder: teach children to fish foundation (social impact involvement)

  Independent short-term contracts and volunteer work for the last 10 years across various sectors (NGO, NPO, Higher Education, IT, Research, Government) prior to full-time employment: 1. Private Coaching and Mentoring to underprivileged South African youth2. Private teaching in Economics and Mathematics to underprivileged youth 3. Consult on business plans and research projects/ proposals to underprivileged South African entrepreneurs4. SEDA Business Stars Competition: - Assisting start-up entrepreneurs with development of their business strategic plans in South Africa. Adjudicator of business plans for the competition.5. Human Science Research Council: Economic Analyst for Youth Segment, Economic Performance and Development - Implement advanced qualitative research methodologies as part of the Human Science Research Council Innovation Research Project for the Community Works Program, a National established unemployment reduction strategy by the South African Presidency. 6. University of the Western Cape: Professional Economics Teacher and Macroeconomics Lecturer7. T- Systems International: Business Analyst, Global Business Operations, Corporate Sales Operations: Sales Reporting:- Economic strategy- Standardising and alignment of global business operation processes and activities.- Supporting International Business with roll-out of multinational programmes/projects.- Provide business analytics and macro-economic consulting services globally for T-Systems.8. Kantar: Research via Field interviewing and Focus Groups - Survey Sampling- Schedule interviews with a range of customers across a diverse spectrum of economic activities in the FMCG sector and Financial Services Industry. - Collect pimary data from customers using face-to-face surveys and telephonic interview methodologies.9. Markinor-Ipsos: Field and Call Centre Interviewer for Primary Marketing Research10. Stellenbosch Business School: Independent Freelance Ad Hoc Research Assistant Show less

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  University of the western cape

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Macroeconomics lecturer

  -Teach Macroeconomics students.- Lecture, teach, tutor and provide consultative training to young economics students

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  Western cape government

  Jan 2008 - Mar 2010

  Assistant specialist director: economist - meds oversight committee member

  - Writing speeches for the Premier of the Western Cape. - Conduct and analyse macroeconomics research and economics analysis to support the development of strategy design for the Micro (Local) Economic Development Strategy and manage the compilation of the publication for the Western Cape Provincial Economy.- Working with UCT Professors of Economics specializing in macroeconomics sector research- Conducted research and analysis on sectors including Agriculture, Retail, Manufacturing, Tourism. Financial Services and Energy.- Manage special research projects with teams of different sizes, backgrounds, skills and experience.- Conducting data analysis and compiling reports as inputs into Publication using macroeconomics sectoral databases. Show less

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  Absa group

  Jan 2012 - May 2018

  Using macro and micro economic research to design and enhance the Client Strategy. He is a high performing professional with expertise in developing and optimising products and value-based rewards for key customer segments in order to drive acquisition or retention, whilst optimising end-to-end customer journeys. Data interpretation and analytics has been a common thread throughout his career, and more recently, evolving this into trends for customer demographics and new third-party partnerships. He is skilled at setting and supporting the delivery of strategic plans within Barclays Retail Bank, and has the ability to analyse, evaluate and propose solutions and execute these accordingly. During his time with Barclays, he has created digital hubs as well as bespoke access and navigation journeys for customers.He is currently the Vice President for Proposition Delivery, Middle Market Segment and Workplace Banking, and Personal Banking at Barclays Africa. He manages, designs, develops and drives the macro-economic strategy research, sales execution enablement and integration of data analytics led customer value propositions through delivering a workplace banking strategy across the CIB, RBB and WIMI clusters, in collaboration with distribution and product. In 2015, he drove an end-to-end ‘Buying a Car’ pilot from insights and design to implementation. This resulted in 108 customers acquired and paid out worth more than ZAR 30 million, 201 additional pipelines of customers under commercialisation worth ZAR 36,9 million, a 92% increase in application conversion rates, a 42% increase in enhanced insurance penetrations and cross sales, and a cost save of ZAR 70 000 via effective negotiation on the marketing campaign cost.Another significant mention is the excellent contribution he made in launching the Life + Everyday Moments Banking Customer Segment strategy, framework and materialisation of this into the new .CO.ZA website redesign, which launched in the market. Show less - Provide macroeconomist and executive level support to the Chief Executive Officer, Arrie Rautenbach and Chief of Staff, Mr Shannon Timothy, of the Retail and Business Bank for the various markets of the finance services sectors of the bank in South Africa and African markets.- Business Manager to the Head of Customer Segments, Analytics and Business Planning.- Personal Banking Customer Segments, Personal and Business Banking Customer Solutions.- Providing executive level support to the managing executive and CSAP executive committee to develop strategy and drive out the launch of customer strategies and CVP- Presenting and communicating information.- Planning and organising.- Persuading and influencing.- Deciding and initiating action- Delivery on customer expectations- Direct report into the Managing Executive for Customer Segment, Analytics and Business Planning and his Senior Executive team Show less - Using macro and micro economic research to build economic models, utilising customer and consumer data, intelligence and integrated insights (internal and external markets). - Personal Banking Customer Segments, Analytics and Business Planning, Retail Markets.- Providing customer spatial insights and transactional channel analytics into sunrise as part of Investment Council prioritisation for branch banking presence, shape and form.- Design and promote the optimal customer experience across the full range of banking products within the different segments with regard to customer interaction with the bank.- Drive optimal customer network interaction, improved retention & most advantageous acquisition through informing and influencing business planning, investment & decision making. - Key emphasis on localised enablement through deep Geospatial economic analytics. Show less

  • Vice President: Research, CVP Strategy & Commerciailisation lead - Personal Segments ExCo Member

    Jan 2015 - May 2018

  • Macro Strategy / Deputy Chief of Staff to CEO of ABSA Retail Bank

    Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Manager: Economic Strategy Analyst

    Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  • Credit Risk /Macroeconomic Analyst: Corporate & Large Business Bank

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
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  Nedbank

  Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

  Head customer value proposition strategy (family office, uhnw, hnw) - wealth management exco member

  Conduct macroeconomic and client research to design and refine a 1st to market Connected Wealth client value proposition for South Africa including Financial Planning, Investment Management, Insurance, Stockbroking and Banking solutions across UHNW, HNW and High Income Segments. Specialist in developing and delivering value proposition strategies and customer experience transformation programmes which place the customer at the heart of the organisation. Customer experience is where the brand meets the action.Expertise: conduct economic research to develop customer experience strategy; developing clear and easy to articulate customer value propositions that differentiate companies in Africa; managing cross-cluster and multiple brands programs to deliver customer centric transformation in today’s “opti-channel” and “GenX” world. Show less

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  Nedbank private wealth south africa

  Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

  Head of client value proposition for hnw /hi clients - nedbank private wealth exco member

  Identified a gap in the Wealth Management marketplace and built the Connected Wealth CVP. Using macro and micro economic research to design and refine the Client Value Proposition as well Marketing campaigns for the Ultra, High Net Worth and High Income Segments of Private Wealth.

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  University of pretoria/universiteit van pretoria

  Jul 2022 - Apr 2024

  Undergo rigorous PhD scholarly research and advanced postgraduate training studying "Firms Behaviour during the Business Cycle". Doctoral Research Fellows are expected to contribute to the research collaboration between the Chair and the Research Department at the South African Reserve Bank and to the postgraduate program of the Chair. These positions also provide opportunities for independent research as well as for interactions with national and international academic community. Understanding the needs of the Ph.D. students and leading the design of the CVP of Diversity and Inclusion for the Ph.D Graduate Associate Programme as well as ensuring its effective implementation and offerings to students on an individual and collective basis. Lecture practical's via an agile workshop approach, inspire critical thinking / debates and teach how to solve complex Macroeconomics problems to enable the youth to think critically and creative to solve for the future problems in the economy as an Economist!

  • SARB Chair Doctoral Fellow: Monetary Economics studies

    Mar 2020 - Apr 2024

  • Co-Chair of Postgraduate Students EXCO: Economics Department Member

    Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

  • University Lecturer in Micro and Macroeconomics

    Jul 2022 - Apr 2023
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  Council exchange board of trade

  Mar 2023 - now

  International senior fellow member

  As a CEBOT International Senior Fellow, I play a pivotal role in connecting the dynamic U.S. minority technology industry with diverse stakeholders across the African continent. CEBOT serves the collective interests of over 65,000 U.S.-based technology companies, many of which operate globally and collectively generate over $100 billion in annual economic impact.Through this esteemed fellowship, I contribute to CEBOT's laudable initiative of nurturing and scaling African technological innovations with immense potential for significant economic and social impact. This exclusive membership is reserved for highly accomplished individuals committed to leveraging their expertise and knowledge to propel the CEBOT movement forward through collaborative partnerships and models.My efforts are focused on bridging the gap and fostering robust trade relationships between U.S. minority technology firms and various African stakeholders. I spearhead the development, nurturing, and facilitation of trade initiatives that enhance access to technology, resources, and networks for minority technology companies seeking to expand into the African market. Simultaneously, these endeavors create a symbiotic relationship where African businesses and communities gain access to innovative technology solutions, thereby contributing to sustainable development across the continent.Through my planned involvement in initiatives such as the International Minority Tech Roundtable and CEBOT's Tech-Africa Initiative, I hope to actively promote a vibrant ecosystem of trade, innovation, and collaboration. By fostering increased connectivity, enhanced technological access, and mutual economic growth, I am committed to ensuring that both U.S. minority technology enterprises and African stakeholders reap the benefits of this synergistic relationship. Show less

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  Statistics south africa

  Apr 2023 - now

  Consultant at economic statistics

  Ph.D. data collection of Economic Statistics as part of Ph.D. research project.

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  Stellenbosch university

  Apr 2023 - now

  Lecturer and researcher in macroeconomics / monetary economics (ems faculty board member)

  Underway:- Undergraduate teaching in Microeconomics, Monetary Economics and International Finance;- Active participation in Macroeconomics & Monetary Economics Research;- NRF Research Development Grant holder for nGAP Scholar: Next Generation and Emerging Researcher Programme.- SARB Research Fellow- Early Career Research & Mentorship Programme- Participation in social impact activities via Co-Chair of Ph.D students, EMS Research Days, new student open days, research projects, postgraduate conference organizer, postgraduate workshops and industry seminar. Chair session at conference. - Internal Moderator: Advanced Macro-Finance coursesPast Duties:- Presented papers to shed light and obtain feedback at ESSA Biennial Conference at CSIR, International Macro Conference in KZN, University of Pretoria at Research Seminar Week for Ph.D Workshop, Public Sector Economist Forum at Tshwane House in Pretoria.- Participated via formal presentation of 3 minutes thesis (3MT) Competition hosted at Future Africa Campus and also presented in 3MT Competition at UP Research Week. - Planned Macro presentations of 2nd papers at SARB on 18 December 2023 and 25 January 2024, rescheduled due to relocation to Stellenbosch and attendance with SARB Colleagues at Macro Policy for Emerging Markets conference at Future Africa Campus. - Secured new datasets for PhD research and postdoc projects - Arranged 3 in-person meetings in Pretoria with my co-advisor from Belgium, via SARB Chair.- Self starter to raise funds to cover costs for flights, accommodation, conference fees for registration, course fees, shuttle costs and food to attend local conferences and advanced training courses in R, Stata, Gretl, Matlab and Research Writing Retreats e.g. Advanced Panel Econometrics, Semi-parametric ,Non-Parametric, High frequency, Spatial Econometrics, Julia, Duties planned: - Re-design and establish the Macro/ Monetary Firm Research Network Group Show less

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  Stellenbosch business

  Jan 2024 - now

  Conference chair