Before transitioning into a career as a facilitator of Team Business programs, André spent over 25 years deeply embedded in the retail industry in South Africa and the Middle East, where he specialized in process re-engineering and automation. His extensive experience in this field laid a strong foundation for his future work in education and leadership development.

Since 2002, André has facilitated Team Business programs for a diverse range of clients, including corporate organizations, teenagers, and educational institutions across the globe—spanning the USA, England, Spain, India, Morocco, and Switzerland. His role in shaping future leaders extends to his involvement with MLT’s prestigious Leadership Development Program.

For many years, André has been a key figure in launching high-impact programs, including the Leadership in the Business World Program at Wharton, the Management and Technology Summer Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Fundamentals of Business Program at Georgetown University.

In recent years, André has also made significant contributions to DECA, mentoring students and judging at competitions at the Silicon Valley District, California State, and International levels.

André is passionate about introducing students to the dynamic world of business while helping them develop essential skills in interpersonal communication, teamwork, and entrepreneurship. With his deep-rooted expertise in business and a global perspective from having visited over 50 countries, André brings an invaluable wealth of experience to his work, inspiring the next generation of business leaders.