Meet the Leadership Team

Sam thrives at the conception of significant change, transforming innovative ideas into viable, game-changing solutions.

He is passionate about technology and its power to enhance people's daily lives and business operations. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, he positions himself at the forefront of transformative developments.

Sam began his career as an engineer at EMSS, progressing to Technical Client Relations Manager and later Product Manager within the same organization. This foundation led him to establish his first company, Magus.

Before joining Skynamo, Lizl spent two years as a Candidate Attorney at
Cluver Markotter.

She began her journey at Skynamo as a Legal Advisor, a role that provided
the foundation for her advancement to Chief of Staff.

As Chief of Staff at Skynamo, Lizl serves as the connective tissue keeping our strategic initiatives aligned and progressing.

Wim is an industrial engineer (cum laude) with 24 years of experience.
Passionate about innovation and collaboration. He is a problem-solver
with an eye for detail, who never loses sight of the big picture.

Before founding Apposition Consulting with Richard Barry, which later
merged with Polymorph Systems, Wim fulfilled several roles within the
Industrial Engineering industry. His specific focus was on simulation,
modelling and supply chain/logistics.

Ben has a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering at Stellenbosch University, followed by an MBA at Stellenbosch University Business School. He is an experienced product leader, with a proven track record in the software industry.

He was part of the founding team of Skynamo 13 years ago and now hold the position of Chief Product Officer. 

With a Masters in Computer Science (Machine Learning) and a BCom Law degree, Dane has an interesting mix of technical and business perspectives. 

Five years as a software developer at EMSS led to project management, where he oversaw the commercialization of an internal product that became IXUS, an ICNIRP compliance tool.

As part of the original team that started Field Office (now Skynamo), Dane has been running the software development team from day one. Today as Head of Engineering, the focus remains on what he loves most—setting the tech strategy and empowering teams to write innovative software. 

With a Masters in Computer Science (Machine Partner Channel Management - As Chief Revenue Officer at Skynamo, Brian brings over 25 years of comprehensive business experience to drive revenue growth across global markets.

With a decade-long tenure at Skynamo, he has played a pivotal role in the company's expansion, combining 20+ years of sales and management expertise with 5 years of strategic planning experience.

Sarah Rice is a PeopleOps Consultant and Strategy Coach. Sarah worked as a tech specialist public relations and communications strategist for 20 years before changing careers and becoming Skynamo’s Chief People Officer in 2019. In 2024 she started Sarah Rice Consulting, a people orientated strategy, implementation and coaching business. In early 2025 she joined Grow Business Coaching as a business and strategy coach.

Her current role at Skynamo is:

StratCo member: With her years experience at Skynamo Sarah holds a contextually informed by objective perspective in planning and strategy conversations.

Marc excels at the intersection of strategy, growth, and execution, helping B2B technology companies translate strong products into scalable commercial success. As Skynamo’s Fractional Chief Marketing Officer, he aligns marketing strategy with revenue objectives to support long-term commercial success.

With over 35 years of international experience across SaaS and technology-led businesses, Marc brings a pragmatic, data-driven approach to go-to-market strategy—aligning brand, demand generation, product marketing, and revenue outcomes.