Doug brings with him a wealth of experience including a BA in Social Science from the University of the Witwatersrand (1983) and an MBL from the University of South Africa (1993). He holds a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach qualification (CPCC) from the Coaches Training Institute of California, USA. Doug’s 40 plus year journey has seen him in various leadership roles, including Human Resources General Manager and Director, and CEO.
His diverse experience spans industries such as Pharmaceutical (Ayerst Laboratories), Commercial properties (AMPROS), FMCG (SAB), Legal (Webber Wentzel), Engineering (EHL), and Mining (JCI). As an HR and Management Consultant he has provided assistance to NPC’s including Whistleblower House and the Gerald Fitzpatrick Home, and commercial enterprises in the fields of ITC, Logistics, Retail and Manufacturing.
In addition, Doug has obtained a certification as a Mediator through the Association of Arbitrators (South Africa) and is qualified to conduct both (Section 41) Court Annexed and Private Mediations.
Doug has during his career:
Represented employers at National Union Negotiations with National Union of Mine Workers (NUM), Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) and Food and Beverage Workers Union.Appeared as a management witness in reported Labour Court cases.Represented employers at the CCMA in Conciliations, Arbitrations, Disputes, and Wage Mediations.Acted as convenor and spokesman of post-strike Management by Objective (MBO) engagements and return to work agreements.Negotiated recognition agreements with UnionsImplemented major labour restructuring exercises, involving change management and the outsourcing of staff including the introduction of outsourced service providers and facilities management companies.Taken appointments as an Independent Facilitator in large retrenchment exercises under section 189a of the LRA.Has extensive experience of HR administration systems, Contracts, policies, remuneration, staff benefits and performance management systems.Coached middle, senior and executive managers in various companies.Published articles on CoachingMentored young HR graduates and practitionersBeen CEO of a Recruitment and Temporary Employment Services (TES) CompanyAppeared before the Parliamentary Labour Portfolio Committee on Labour Broking in SA in 2009.While at SAB seconded to worked with management consultants, including Knox D'Arcy and the Mc Lagan Group.Collaborated and advised executive teams and CEO’s on the implementation of strategic initiatives to establish transformation, talent management and general HR strategies.During Covid – 19 developed strategies for staff to operate remotely, advised on office closures changes to compensation packages, flexi working arrangements, covid policies and the return-to-work process.Ran his own HR business and worked with various companies.Published a Book of Short Stories (The Colour Brown Nutria) https://www.takealot.com/the-colour-brown-nutria/PLID91583128 and has written a Novel (Nyami Nyami – Clash of the River Gods) https://www.takealot.com/nyami-nyami/PLID100559465 .Married with two children, Doug dedicates his spare time to scuba diving, bird watching, and writing.
