Kruschen Govender, PhD

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Futures | Systems | Design Thinker working at the nexus of Strategy, Technology and Sustainability. Born in South Africa, an agile-minded professional and truth seeker. Experience in Research, Innovation, AI Strategy, Consulting, Lecturing and Public Speaking. Developed and managed multidisciplinary consulting projects for an array of clients in Europe, the UK, and Southern and East Africa, e.g. government agencies, multilateral development organisations, large corporates, and SMMEs. Interdisciplinary Ph.D. research explored the intersection of Circular Economy and Digital Transformation (Industry 4.0) in the context of emerging economies. Entrepreneurship and leadership experience in designing a Cleantech spinoff from my Ph.D./Postdoctoral research. Providing advisory services and mentorship to start-up teams. Compelled by the complexity of addressing critical contemporary issues; in particular the impacts of climate change and disruptive technologies. Conscientious sustainability geek, rustic home cook and surfer...Vipassana meditator, aspiring for holistic flow...a worldview premised on the fundamental principles of ecology. Inspired by nature’s regenerative, creative and dynami

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