Description

The Founder and Managing Director of SILAS (Strategic Impact Leadership Advisory Services) (Leo has a wide range of experience that includes sustainable forest management, natural resource management, social impact, SMME development, capacity development, climate action, operations management, and business advisory.

In support of this experience, Leo holds a range of qualifications covering Sustainable Forest Management, Nature Conservation, Business Administration, Training and Development, and People Management.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Afrikaans
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company Limited) (SOC) LTD
Non-Executive Director
January 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)
Provide strategic oversight, governance, and fiduciary guidance to ensure the entity fulfils its mandate effectively and sustainably. Serve on the SEC and SHEQ Board Sub-Committees.
SILAS (Strategic Impact Leadership Advisory Services) (PTY) LTD
Managing Director (and founder)
January 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)
Provide bespoke business advisory services across strategy and policy; operations management; social impact/CSI/CSR, climate action, sustainability, ESG, people strategy/HRM; education and training; facilitation; research and reporting Clients include: ASI (Assurance Services International); ICS (Inclusive Carbon Standard); Carbon Direct; Arbonics; DBTA
ASI (Assurance Services International)
FSC Assessor
March 2025 - Today (1 year and 3 months)
Conduct assessment of CAB (Certification Assessment Bodies) to ensure compliance with Scheme Owner (SO) and ASI requirements. Auditing, report writing, presentation. Sustainable Forest Management and social impact.