My Profile
Hannelie Eksteen
Hannelie is a dynamic and forward‑thinking professional with extensive experience across both the public and private sectors. She is committed to elevating organisational performance through Strategic Management, Business Process Management (BPM), Performance Management, Customer Experience Management and Systems Thinking. Known for her analytical depth, problem‑solving ability, and clear communication style, she consistently identifies innovative solutions and unlocks opportunities in complex environments.
Her work reflects a passion for continuous learning, excellence, and empowering organisations to operate at their highest potential.
About Me
Business Process Management (BPM)
As a dedicated BPM practitioner, facilitator and consultant, Hannelie brings a rich blend of academic insight, practical experience, and strategic perspective to every engagement. Her BPM expertise is designed to equip organisations with the skills and mindset needed to build process‑centric organisations that collaborate effectively, execute strategy with precision, and deliver sustainable results.
Through engagement, organisations gain:
- A deep understanding of BPM principles and their alignment with organisational strategy
- Practical tools for process analysis, optimisation, and governance
- Enhanced leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management capabilities
- The confidence to lead successful BPM initiatives and drive organisational transformation
Her facilitation style is engaging, structured, and grounded in real‑world experience, ensuring that every participant leaves empowered to apply BPM in their own environment.
Expertise & Impact
Core Expertise
Hannelie’s expertise spans a powerful combination of strategic and operational disciplines, enabling her to influence organisations at every level:
- Strategic Management
- Business Process Management (BPM)
- Performance Management
- Customer Experience Management
- Systems Thinking
- Strategy Execution
- Organisational Development
- Project & Change Management
Impact Highlights
- National Digital Strategy Contributor: Played a key role in developing Namibia’s National Digital Strategy with Impact Tank under the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Telecommunication (MICT), focusing on Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation.
- Academic & Executive Education: Facilitates and consult on BPM and strategic programmes at NIPAM and lectures on Strategic Management and Systems Thinking at NUST Business School.
- Thought Leadership: Actively engages with global BPM experts and remains at the forefront of emerging trends in process excellence and organisational performance.
- Consulting Influence: Over 16 years of management consulting experience, delivering value across financial services, public enterprises, and corporate institutions in Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia.
Her work consistently drives clarity, alignment, and measurable performance improvements.
Professional Background
Education & Professional Development
Doctorate in Business Leadership, Da Vinci Business School, South Africa – Current
MBA, University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB)
BA & BA Honours, University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB)
BCom, University of South Africa (UNISA)
Strategy Execution for Public Leaders, Harvard Business School Online
Kaizen & Digital Transformation Master Class, AOTS Japan
BSC Professional Certification
BPM Certification
Member, International Association of Business Process Management Professionals (ABPMP)
Career Experience
Hannelie has held senior management and consulting roles across Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia, contributing to major strategic and operational initiatives. Her portfolio includes work with:
- Standard Bank
- Nedbank
- Capricorn Investment Holdings
- Namclear
- Trustco
- IJG Securities
- Bank of Namibia
- Development Bank
- Nampost
- NIPAM
Her experience includes strategy execution, BPM implementation, core system rollouts, organisational performance frameworks, and enterprise‑wide transformation projects.
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