Ben Paulo is a seasoned Business Development Executive, bringing a wealth of international experience across diverse industries including technology, oil and gas, and compliance services. With a proven track record in global markets such as the UK, UAE, and Africa, Ben excels in strategic problem-solving and driving business growth.

 

Prior to joining Avuke Group, Ben held pivotal roles at prestigious companies like LinkedIn, Dell Technologies, Verkada and People 2.0 (formerly TCP Solutions). His expertise spans enterprise software, compliance services, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure, working with business leaders from some of the world’s leading enterprises to help solve complex business challenges.

 

In addition to his corporate achievements, Ben is deeply involved in the technology startup ecosystem. He has mentored startups with organizations like Techstars and Natwest Accelerator, and served on the judge panel for the UK’s Cabinet Office. His contributions to the tech industry have earned him invitations from the Financial Times and Forbes as a VIP delegate.

 

Ben also has a strong background in compliance services, having worked for People 2.0 (formerly TCP Solutions), where he successfully grew new business relationships across multiple European countries.

 

Ben holds a Master of Science in Technology Entrepreneurship from University College London and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Geology from the University of Plymouth. He is a member of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Business & Entrepreneurship and an active participant in various venture capital and startup support networks"

As a project manager at Avuke with over 5 years of experience specializing in project delivery within the IT Governance, Compliance, and Risk domain.

 

Dzunisani is responsible for managing Avuke's projects portfolio. Ensuring the implementation of efficient project delivery methodologies, process optimization and risk mitigation strategies.

Dzunisani comes from an Engineering background, with an honors degree in Chemical engineering, certifications in IT Systems development, and Business analysis.
 

Dianca Valjee is an admitted attorney licensed to practice law in South Africa.

 

She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, demonstrating her strong academic background.

 

Dianca began her career in a boutique law firm where she developed a robust foundation in legal practice. She transitioned to a corporate environment, where she expanded her expertise to include compliance.

 

Dianca's career and educational background reflects a blend of traditional legal practice and modern compliance skills, underscoring her versatility and commitment to excellence in the legal and compliance field.