Karien is the Chief Executive Officer of TSIBA Ignition Academy. Karien holds an Advanced Diploma in Labour Law, and has a wealth of experience in the Telecoms, Media, NGO and Recruitment sector.

Dr Riedwaan (Rudi) Kimmie holds the title of CEO at TSIBA Business School. He holds a PhD in Leadership Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Ross is the Non-Executive Member and Director of TSIBA. He has spent almost twenty years leading Virgin Active South Africa and was instrumental in spearheading its expansion and growth within the health and wellness sector. He has worked closely with long-term branded investors such as the Virgin Group and various private equity and investment holding firms, which completes a valuable set of skills and insights. He is now applying these skills to assist in the growth of companies within the Capitalworks portfolio

Leigh is a TSIBA co-founder and held the position of TSIBA Managing Director between 2006 and 2012. Since then Leigh has remained as a TSIBA Board member. Leigh conceptualised TSIBA’s Leadership Curricula as a fundamental component of the learning experience offered through all TSIBA programmes. Leigh holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Value and Policy Studies from Stellenbosch University and has a Masters degree in Higher Education Studies (University of Cape Town)