About People First Consultants
PFC solves the organisational problems behind stunted business growth.
We believe that a strategy is only as effective as the people responsible for its implementation. That's why our solutions go beyond the typical building blocks of a great business, like strategy development, process optimisation, customer acquisition, and brand differentiation. Though these are all important, we believe that the often overlooked aspects of leadership, communication, and culture are critical to successful strategy implementation and the achievement of business objectives.
With over 100 years combined experience in executive-level leadership and successful on-the-ground management of teams, systems, and processes, we understand the unique challenges facing South African business leaders today. We combine our resources, expertise and experience to help our clients develop winning strategies and to cultivate high-performance cultures for explosive growth and long-term business sustainability.
meet our team
david smith
David is a seasoned business executive and turnaround specialist with experience across a wide range of manufacturing processes. David is an executive coach currently completing a Masters in Coaching and Mentoring.
Colin Priem
A Master of Commerce and contract lecturer of post-graduate studies at the University of the Western Cape, Colin has 20+ years of senior executive experience and is a financial, investment and strategic management specialist.
Anton Schultz
Anton has an MBA and has operated in senior management roles for 30+ years. He is the founding director of a successful Enterprise Risk Management consultancy and serves as a sub-committee member of the Institute of Risk Management SA.