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Darryl Dennis

Corporate Governance and Strategic Partnerships Executive
Darryl Dennis has held various senior positions within a large multinational ICT Organisation, followed by numerous board appointments. He has successfully taken on the role of CEO of the Nelson Mandela Innovation Hub. Spearhead senior-level, strategic relationships with key stakeholders. An evangelist for the incubator in all forums and responsible for representing the company as required, including attendance at important functions, industry events, and public meetings. Create a team primarily involved in managing the project operations and investments, performing outreach and other promotional activities with the culture of entrepreneurship, openness, and integrity, and monitoring its functioning Responsible for planning and executing activities within the pre-approved budget, including verification and recommendation of the release of operating expenses, ensuring proper implementation, and strict monitoring of annual plans, budgets, and targets. Responsible for directing the Finance team to prepare annual budgets, completing risk analysis on potential investments, and advising the Board of Directors regarding investment risk and return. Responsible for the Financial Statements of the Company and other compliances. Responsible for presenting the company’s progress and discussing the plans in the Board meeting held periodically.