“LEAP’s fundamental strategy is to migrate SMEs from a preferential environment, where they’re getting special care, to a normal commercial environment where they can survive on their own.”
– Pete Colombo, CEO LEAP
“My experience with LEAP has been a great…that’s why we’ve had a long relationship with them. They’ve allowed me to think outside the box”
– Gladwin Mfolo, Project Portfolio Manager, WORLEY
“Because we understand the overall BEE impact, we are able to put together a strategy and a programme that ensures a return on investment”
– Marlini Mansingh, Head of Advisory, LEAP
“We are changing people’s lives. We’re creating jobs and we’re helping them stand on their own two feet”
– Pete Colombo, CEO, LEAP
“The SME gets to grow their business, The corporate gets to meet their commercial goals, and hear at LEAP we get the satisfaction that we have brought change in South Africa”
– Saskia Laka, Project Manager, LEAP
“When the SME wins and the Corporate wins, that is how South Africa wins”
– Denvor Phokaners, Head of Sales and Marketing, LEAP

Our Management Team

Our management team comprises leaders who are passionate and equipped with relevant skills and proven industry experience.

Dr. John Eliastam

Group General Manager

John has worked with leading organisations to develop and execute strategies, solve problems, innovate, and create a high-performance work culture. He is passionate about transformation and has worked extensively in Diversity and Inclusion, organisational culture change, and B-BBEE. He is a published author, a competitive mountain biker in his age group, and has several degrees, including a PhD from the University of Pretoria.

Marlini Mansingh

Head of Strategy and Advisory

Marlini is an experienced Finance & BEE Transformation professional having successfully project managed BEE strategies of multinational corporates across multi-faceted industries. Marlini ‘s credentials include Finance, Internal Audit , Forensics, BEE MDP and Executive Development at the Stellenbosch Business School(USB).

Hashendrie Govindsamy

Enterprise and Supplier Development Operations Team Manager

Hashendrie is a passionate and driven individual with over 8 years of experience in Project Management. Hashendrie is PMP and MDP certified and has a proven background in developing and delivering quality Enterprise & Supplier Development Programmes. She has successfully assisted in implementing key Client Retentions & Employee Engagement Solutions in multiple African territories, helping clients improve workplace morale, increasing efficiency, reducing costs and retaining customers.

Alicia Pillay

Financial Manager

Alicia Pillay holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Cost and Management Accounting. She has more than 11 years’ of experience in the field of accounting and over 15 years in internal auditing, working for companies in South Africa and Namibia. As Financial Manager, she is responsible for HR and payroll at LEAP. Alicia is passionate about problem solving and business growth, and she has a keen eye for strategic ways to solve business challenges.

Denvor Phokaners

B-BBEE Solutions Manager

Denvor Phokaners has vast local and international sales and marketing experience, taking products to new markets and finding solutions for clients in over 20 countries around the world. He also boasts more than 12 years’ experience working, coaching and mentoring thousands of SMEs in the SADC region.

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“LEAP’s fundamental strategy is to migrate SMEs from a preferential environment, where they’re getting special care, to a normal commercial environment where they can survive on their own.”

“My experience with LEAP has been a great…that’s why we’ve had a long relationship with them. They’ve allowed me to think outside the box”

“Because we understand the overall BEE impact, we are able to put together a strategy and a programme that ensures a return on investment”

“We are changing people’s lives. We’re creating jobs and we’re helping them stand on their own two feet”

“The SME gets to grow their business, The corporate gets to meet their commercial goals, and hear at LEAP we get the satisfaction that we have brought change in South Africa”

“When the SME wins and the Corporate wins, that is how South Africa wins”

Our Management Team