Our strength and our ability to execute, lies in the quality of our team. As well as a pool of experienced associates with expertise in key areas, we are are fortunate to have a unique management team.
Eli Weir, Director
Eli Weir has been involved in the technology industry for over 16 years, performing roles from UX Designer to SW Developer, CTO to CEO. Eli is a Director of SlapFu and works with organisations in an advisory capacity, sharing his passion for innovation, social media, and cloud computing.
Jonah Merchant, Director
Jonah Merchant has over eleven years experience on the leading edge of software product and project management. Jonah is a Director of SlapFu and is a seasoned campaigner who is inspired by anything and everything to do with innovation, design-led thinking, enterprise 2.0, and the mobile internet.
Nick Shewring, Sr Associate
Nick Shewring is an entrepreneur with deep experience in product management and business development, honed through a variety of roles in the technology industry, as well as with his own business ventures. Nick leads the Jive Social Business practice, helping clients with collaboration technologies, disruptive innovation, and customer-focused product development.
Dawn Ngaamo, Sr Associate
Dawn Ngaamo is a Senior Project Manager/Business Analyst with over 14 years of international experience promoting innovation, creativity, and leadership within cutting-edge technical environments – focused on achieving rapid results.
Dean Curtis, Associate
Dean Curtis has an extensive background in organisational culture change, sourcing initiatives, employment relations, relationship management, facilitation and coaching, as well as strategic planning. Dean guides SlapFu clients to understand the importance of people and culture in the business transformation process – and how to get this right to enable teams to function at peak performance.
Steve Guinness, Associate
Steve Guinness is a creative entrepreneur with a strong track record in start-ups and new ventures. Adept at recognising and executing on opportunities for disruptive innovation, Steve works closely with SlapFu clients to energise and escalate their innovation and product development processes.
Tim Dawson, Associate
Tim Dawson is an experienced digital designer, who has worked extensively for leading digital studios and agencies, creating a body of work that reflects his passion for user-centered design and design-led thinking. Tim works with SlapFu clients on ideation visualisation, rapid prototyping, and execution of transformation initiatives.
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