Meet Our Team

of Independent Expert & Consultants

Senzo

Senzo Mbatha

Lead Consult

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Senzo Mbatha is an experienced South African Executive Leader with a robust and solid background in sports management. He has driven organizational excellence across multiple African countries and has held notable roles in the African sports and football arena. His expertise lies in strategic planning, financial acumen, marketing, branding, public relations, and brand management. Senzo has been involved in significant and successful projects such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Confederation of African Football (CAF), developing, growing and ultimately honing his project management skills. He has also made impactful contributions in Tanzania, enhancing brand awareness for Tanzanian football teams. His ability to enhance brand visibility, a key aspect of his marketing skills, is evident in his international experience as a Management Consultant and CEO, where he has effectively represented South Africa on a global scale, overseeing budgets, driving operational excellence, and managing international marketing and public relations initiatives.

Bertie

Bertie Grobbelaar

Managing Director at Stadium Management South Africa

STADIUM MANAGEMENT & PITCH MANAGEMENT SURFACES PORTFOLIO

Stadium Management SA (SMSA) is the foremost stadium management group in South Africa, overseeing four prominent stadiums in Johannesburg, together with other Stadia situated throughout South Africa. These venues are managed independently by SMSA without any external financial support. SMSA funds and operates these versatile venues, which host a diverse range of world-class events covering sports, entertainment, conferences, and political gatherings. SMSA's comprehensive services include finance, operations, facilities management, and event planning. Committed to enriching the local community, SMSA actively contributes to the empowerment and upliftment of underprivileged members within its scope of operations : www.stadiummanagement.co.za

Muditambi

Muditambi Ravele

Founder SA Women and Sports Foundation, Independent Director of Cricket SA and Board Member of World Netball Foundation

LEGACY PROGRAMS AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT PORTFOLIO

Ms. Ravele is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse sports, marketing, and management background. She has played critical roles in promoting women in sports and has held influential positions in various sports organizations. Her extensive experience and educational qualifications have equipped her to excel in strategic management, project management, financial management, marketing, communication, and event management within the greater sports industry. www.sawsf.or.za

Russel

Russell Paul

Independent Mega Sports Events Consultant

HEAD OF OPERATIONS PLANNING MONITORING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT PORTFOLIO

Russell Paul is a seasoned sports executive with experience in leading bids for significant sporting events. He has held senior management and leadership roles in South Africa and internationally. Some of his more notable positions include CEO of the South African bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, COO of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and Acting CEO of the South African Football Association (SAFA). Russell has also served as Divisional Manager of Competitions for the 2010 FIFA World Cup LOC South Africa. He has been involved in organizing various international tournaments such as the Nike Premier Cup, the Meridian Cup, the CAF African Women's Championship, the African Youth Championship, the Africa Cup of Nations, the African Nations Championship, the Africa Futsal Cup of Nations, and the COSAFA Cup.

Phillip

Phillip Masimong

Lead Consultant Safey and Security , Accreditation , Risk and Ticketing

HEAD RISK, SECURITY, TICKETING AND SPECTATOR OPERATIONS PORTFOLIO

With extensive experience in risk, safety, and security management within the sports and law enforcement sectors, Phillip has consistently demonstrated a proactive approach to public safety and security. As the General Manager of the Premier Soccer League of South Africa (PSL), he successfully developed and implemented comprehensive safety and security measures, including creating the PSL Security Manual. His role involved coordinating with various stakeholders, conducting stadium inspections, and managing accreditation systems for all stakeholders. He has also served as a Superintendent in the South African Police Services, where he played a pivotal role as a Provincial coordinator for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and other significant and successful sporting events. His responsibilities included developing and implementing security plans, conducting risk analyses for stadia and venues, and chairing security meetings.

Andre

Andre Homan

HOD of SAIL's Commercial Division

HEAD STADIUM EVENTS, SPONSORSHIPS, HOSPITALITY AND CEREMONIES PORTFOLIO

Andre is the lead Consultant and Current Commercial Director at SAIL. SAIL is a leading sports and events marketing company in Southern Africa with over 20 years of experience. They specialize in sponsorships, rights management, and advertising of sports and events properties. Additionally, SAIL offers hospitality solutions and corporate and lifestyle event project management. They connect consumers with brands through meaningful sports and lifestyle event experiences. SAIL assists clients with strategy implementation and brand exposure to engage millions of fans not only locally, but also worldwide. Their services include rights management, sponsorships management, hospitality and suite management, consulting, stadium commercialization, merchandise and licensing, and various event project management services. Their expertise in the planning and executing of both the opening and closing ceremonies held at many major sporting events, including Football, Rugby and Cricket places such expertise at a premium and undoubtedly places MGI ahead of the pack. www.sail.co.za

Teye

Prince Narkortu Teye

CEO, African Sports Centre for Data, Research and Technology (ASC); CEO, AfroSport Summit

Events, Data, Research and Technology Portfolio

A sport scientist and entrepreneur, Prince is the founder and CEO of the African Sports Centre for Data, Research and Technology (ASC), and founder and CEO of Africa's flagship sport science and business conference AfroSport Summit. • The ASC is an organisation committed to championing the use of scientific and technical methodologies and innovations for the development of sports, largely by data, research and technology in an integrated approach.