Dave Duarte
Founder & CEO
Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, Dave’s work at Treeshake has reached over 1 billion people. Passionate about learning and teaching, he has given talks and hosted workshops in 25 countries around the world and has given talks on campaigning at top leadership forums such as Davos and the United Nations. He also chairs the Reach Trust, aiding millions in South Africa with literacy and numeracy through mobile apps. With a diverse background, including leadership roles at the University of Cape Town and Creative Commons, he's committed to driving positive change.
Cordène Midgley
Marketing Director
Cordène is passionate about 3 things in business - strategy, education, and getting the right message across – effectively – every time. A passionate educator, she has been teaching Sales and Marketing skills for over a decade. She holds an MBA from NMU and received the Council Award for Best Master's by Coursework Social Sciences and Humanities and Best MBA Graduate.
She has a background in sales, had her own Strategic Marketing firm and was VP of Education for an EdTech company. Skilled in new business development and consulting; developing market penetration strategies (both local and international); campaign management; rebrand implementation; influencer management; project management; designing and conducting market research; stakeholder and supplier management and digital marketing strategy development. She has experience in markets across Africa, Australia, America, UAE and Europe.
Prof. Elaine Rumboll
Managing Partner
Award-winning poet and businesswoman, Prof of Play, Elaine Rumboll is deeply committed to fostering creative leadership in individuals and organisations. Through her work at The Creative Leadership Consultancy, she champions new ways of leading in organisations through playfulness, agility, resilience, and connection, and encourages individuals to harness their creative potential to drive positive change. Her work in LEGO Serious Play forms a cornerstone of her leadership development work. With a profound passion for bridging the gap between art and business, Elaine emphasises the importance of understanding the language of business for artists from diverse disciplines. Her annual programme, Business Acumen for Artists, serves as a platform for empowering artists to navigate the business world effectively while maintaining their artistic integrity.
Elaine is dedicated to advocating for meaningful change in the business, environmental, and artistic realms. She utilises her platform to campaign for social and cultural transformation, encouraging individuals to use their talents and influence to address pressing issues and drive impactful change within their communities and beyond.
She serves in an advisory capacity at Treeshake.
Kirsten de Klerk
Community Engagement Specialist
Kirsten de Klerk is the Co-Founder of SA Diabetes Advocacy, Young Leader in Diabetes for the International Diabetes Federation and a Community Engagement Specialist for Diabetes Related clients at Treeshake.
Kirsten is dedicated to creating a better life for people living with diabetes in South Africa and has a passion for working towards equal access to healthcare.
Emma Ferns
Content Manager
Emma Ferns is a Content Manager skilled at crafting engaging narratives and steering online brand presence. With a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, focusing on Political Science and History, complemented by an Honours in Marketing, Emma possesses a unique blend of analytical prowess and creative finesse.
Her expertise lies in crafting topical, reader-friendly features while meticulously maintaining brand consistency. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for design, she collaborates seamlessly with cross-functional teams to develop and execute marketing strategies that captivate audiences and drive customer satisfaction.
Emma is committed to staying up-to-date with industry trends, continuously innovating to deliver fresh and compelling content that resonates with the target demographic.
