20/03/2021
[Meet The Team]
Mark Burger
Joint Managing Director - Sales, Marketing & Communications Development
Mark is the head of our sales, marketing & communications development across our product offerings.
Here's some insight into our co-founder!:
UD: Which Varsity did you go to?
MB: CPUT, where I graduated with a diploma in hospitality management. I also have an HCIBM, and looking to study further in brand management and business science.
UD: Where did you start your career?
MB: As a waiter at a hotel & spa resort.
UD: Favorite piece of tech?
MB: Has to be the Apple Watch.
UD: Vintage or Modern? and why?
MB: Always been a fan of vintage but those modern necessities do fit into my lifestyle. However, if I could, I’d spend the money to play in both worlds, especially being a vintage car fan.
UD: It's Sunday, midday, what are you doing for lunch?
MB: Roast chicken, bottle of wine, and a cheesecake are always a winning combo.
UD: Out of all your travels, which destination has been your #1 thus far?
MB: I’ve traveled to and lived in a handful of countries and amazing cities, but there’s something about Joburg (where I was raised) that draws me here, each time. Home is home.
UD: Do you have a favorite sports team? who?
MB: Yes, Arsenal.
UD: Finally, what is holding South Africa back the most from digital transformation?
MB: I think there are many factors; many anew which I, myself, am learning about when we meet and interact with other ICT sector professionals. The biggest factor for me which keeps coming up in topical conversation is the lack of support for entrepreneurship from government - especially in the digital space. In summary: what this generation has to offer needed to be taken seriously, yesterday. It’s a shame, but it’s one of the many shortfalls in our country’s attempt at achieving high standards of ICT and digital infrastructure.
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