
ABOUT ANTON
Inspire people. Create partnerships. Deliver results.
Are you a senior executive or leader?
The struggle to improve key business results can be relentless. Meeting professional obligations while living a balanced life seems impossible. And if your team is disengaged, the entire organisation suffers.
Your leadership style is key to your survival. Are you agile enough to adapt to the world of today – and tomorrow?
I am a leadership expert, mentor, speaker and author who creates inspiring, game-changing global leaders. With more than 15 years’ experience working with multinational CEOs and HR directors in China, the Middle East, South Africa, Europe, Australia and Thailand, I know what it takes to develop highly engaged teams and create strong, productive and globally competitive businesses.
I help senior leaders and executive teams around the world with:
- Leadership development
- Change management
- Engagement and performance
- Strategic planning
- Organisational development
- Industrial relations
My services include:
- Keynote speaking at conferences and events.
- Mentoring and executive leadership development for CEOs, C-Suite leaders, HR directors and executive teams.
- Workshops and programs for mid to senior leaders globally.
I have a track record of establishing new business units in emerging markets and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of HR operations in mature markets. With extensive experience in the global automotive manufacturing sector, some of the organisations I have worked with include Ford (Middle East & Africa, Australia, Asia and Europe), Transportation in South Africa and Steel Manufacturing.
My achievements and qualifications include:
- Industrial Psychology Bachelor’s Degree, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
- International keynote speaker who has presented in Dubai, South Africa and Australia.
- As HR director for Ford Middle East and Africa, I was instrumental in Ford Motor Company being voted Best Employer Brand in the Middle East and North Africa in LinkedIn’s 2016 awards for brand presence and engagement.
- Ford Middle East and Africa faculty lead for OD: Teaching and training human resources professionals OD principles.
- Lead automotive industry negotiator.
I am a prolific writer and author.
My book, Leadership Through My Lens, combines my two passions: leadership and photography. Through my images, stories and insights, my book inspires and encourages professionals on their own journeys through leadership and life. I also write for Entrepreneur Magazine and Leaderonomics Magazine, and have a photography blog.
Are you ready to transform your leadership? Let’s discuss what I can do for you.

Anton’s engagement with all levels of the organization elicits inward reflection and outward results. By challenging people to enhance how they achieve results with people, he has fostered collaborative environments facilitated by stronger leaders that deliver extraordinary results
– Kristofer Kumfert, HR Director