About Kwela
Our People
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Russel Horwitz, PrincipalRussel’s broad-based expertise includes leadership development, communication and conflict resolution, personal coaching, and talent management. Russel's experience also includes 14 years in the high technology/engineering sector, where he held management roles in product development, marketing, customer service and training. As a facilitator, Russel draws on his experiences to connect to his audience by relating topics to personal, relevant stories. Russel holds a coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and a Masters degree in Engineering from the University of Cape Town, South Africa - contact Russel |
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Nic Tsangarakis, PrincipalNic’s extensive human resources expertise includes strategic planning, design and delivery of leadership and management development programs, design and implementation of performance management systems, implementing self-directed teams, and facilitating team building sessions. Nic also has experience in operations management and has implemented total quality management systems and business process re-engineering . Nic has an honours degree in Industrial Psychology, and a Masters degree in Operations Management from the University of Cape Town, South Africa - contact Nic |
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Dene Rossouw, AssociateDene Rossouw specializes in improving leadership and employee engagement through effective communication and sensemaking. As an innovative communicator, Dene coaches leaders on how to have more relevant conversations in the workplace and how to use personal power to inspire action and develop strategic partnerships. Dene has 17 years of facilitation and consulting experience in the communications field. He is the Communications Chair for the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, a certified emotional intelligence facilitator using the BarOn Emotional Intelligence Quotient Inventory - EQ-i™. Dene also has an Associate Certificate in Workplace Conflict from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. |
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Liz ‘Zed’, Administration & Client ServicesLiz comes to Kwela with an extensive background in business administration and a strong focus in sales operations and business analysis. While much of her career has been spent in Vancouver’s hi-tech industry, she more recently gained valuable experience in the not-for-profit world in a visual arts organization. At Kwela, Liz is responsible for all operational and administrative aspects of the business, and is committed to providing excellence in customer service - contact Liz |
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Carole Ruttle, Program ManagementCarole’s diverse background includes business development, product marketing, communications and research for a variety of high technology companies. More recently she developed and successfully ran a retail business before returning to business consulting. At Kwela, Carole is responsible for measurement and assessment programs as well as marketing initiatives. Carole has an honours degree from the University of London, England and a Master’s degree in urban development from the University of British Columbia - contact Carole |
