Mervyn George

Innovation Strategy Lead for Africa at SAP

SPEAKER UPDATE: Due to the coronavirus and travel restrictions, Mervyn will no longer be able to attend the conference but will provide a pre-recorded presentation.

Mervyn is a seasoned business architect and technology advisor, with a focus on 4th Industrial Revolution research and innovation strategy – passionate about the role emerging tech plays in shaping the future of work and the role of humans in an augmented future – frequently writing and speaking on these topics.

Technology vendor expert, having worked for tech firms in various stages of growth – mature, rapid growth and bootstrapped startup. Geographical exposure has been global, with substantial time spent based in both South Africa and the UK, managing teams spanning Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa and working long-term projects in the US, China and Saudi Arabia. Industry exposure includes Oil & Gas, High Tech, Education, Retail, FMCG, Banking, Professional Services, Utilities, Public Sector and Automotive.

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