Global Management Team
Our executive leadership team is comprised of experienced, proven executives with entrepreneurial spirits who are dedicated to the success of our customers, partners, and team members.
EMEA
Jacques Wessels
Chief Executive Officer
Jacques Wessels has exceptional experience in leadership and strategy as a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the South African National Defence Force and Mechanised Infantry, and the Chief Executive Officer of FlowCentric. With a B. Mil degree from the South African Military Academy and a Senior Command and Staff Course from the South African Army College that entails military strategy, military history and military management, as well as a master’s degree in business leadership (MBL) from UNISA School of Business Leadership, Jacques has a comprehensive understanding of how to successfully guide and execute strategy for the company. Within six years of joining FlowCentric as the Business Development Manager, Jacques drove the company’s growth to a global scale and became the CEO. Jacques is a trustee for the Sebenza Education and Empowerment Trust, which financially uplifts underprivileged students and guides them to a successful future. Paying homage to his military background, Jacques is an Alumni of the Military Academy of South Africa, and a member of the Memorable Order of the Tin Hats (MOTH), which serves to remember the fallen and to provide mutual support to fellow veterans. Inspired by his 20 years in the industry and “If” by Rudyard Kipling, Jacques believes that if you are under duress, be calm, stop, think, breathe and find a way to execute.
Odette Pieters
Chief Operating Officer
With more than two decade worth of experience building and managing multidisciplinary teams, Odette is proficient in assembling and leading the right team for the job. She has taken numerous customer projects from inception to success. In addition to her considerable knowledge of information technology systems, Odette has gained unique insight into many of the business challenges that various industries face. This far-ranging knowledge equips her to offer customers practical guidance on how to create effective solutions for their unique challenges. For an all-round understanding of business process management disciplines, you need look no further than Odette.
Pieter van Heerden
Chief Financial Officer
As the Chief Financial Officer of FlowCentric Group of Companies, Pieter van Heerden is responsible for steering the financial directions of the companies to success. Pieter received his Baccalaureus Computationis (BCompt), from UNISA in 1997 and has over 20 years of experience in financial management, where he excels in arranging complex strategies and managing resources to accomplish company goals. After graduating, Pieter finished his articles through Meintjes, Vermooten and Partners in 1997 and started working for Accenture in 2001. A registered member of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) since 1997, Pieter is passionate about participating in the broader finance community through knowledge sharing and collaboration. Pieter’s strategic mindset is evident outside of his professional career, as he has competed in 10 Comrades marathons and was part of the 45-50 age category cross country team representing Gauteng North in 2017. Pieter’s forward thinking and analytical perspective enables him to financially implement new projects tactically, responsibly manage the cash flow and budgets of the companies and guarantee the best allocation of resources to maximise efficiency throughout all aspects of company operations. Pieter believes in the “transformative power of continuous learning” and innately understands the importance of teamwork as an opportunity to gain a broader perspective.
Denis Bensch
Chief Information Officer
As the Chief Information Officer of FlowCentric, Denis Bensch oversees the development of FlowCentric’s software products and manages the company’s IT and Marketing. Denis’ experience in directing senior personnel is rooted in his role as an Infantry Officer in the South African Military from 1984 to 1997. His career in the software industry started when he received his B. Mil in Computer Information Systems and Industrial Psychology from Stellenbosch University in 1992. Denis was a Microsoft Certified Trainer at Windows Academy from 1997 to 1999, whereafter he co-founded the software services and training company, Inobits Consulting, in 1999. He operated as a Consultant and Trainer for Inobits Consulting until 2013, when he started his position as the Director of Product Development for FlowCentric and has since been promoted to Chief Information Officer in 2015. As a motorcyclist and a three-times silver medallist in the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in New Zealand in 2022, Denis is driven to develop an impressive variety of skills. Denis mentors at Endeavor, where he provides key insights to other organisations on how to manage technology, offering strategies that will help them evolve. Denis transforms insights into initiatives and believes that “data without action is meaningless.”
Sean Salemink
Director of Services
As the Director of Services, Sean is responsible for ensuring that every aspect of service delivery runs successfully, which enables FlowCentric Professional Services to develop custom software solutions for their clients. From strategic planning and execution, financial management and skills development, to process improvement and client relationship management, Sean supervises a variety of operations to guarantee project completion and, importantly, client satisfaction. With a career history starting as an Office Manager for DataCyte in 2003 and being promoted from his 2017 position as Project Manager at FlowCentric to Director of Services in 2023, Sean has over 20 years of experience as a strategist in the software industry. Sean has a brokerage license, having traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange from 2000 to 2003, is registered with the South African Institute of Financial Markets and has specialised knowledge on subjects such as project management preparation, financial markets, equity market and derivatives market. Sean has received accolades for Best Project Manager in 2014, 2016 and 2021, as well as for Outstanding Partner and Customer Service in 2016. Since starting his position at FlowCentric Professional Services, Sean has taken initiatives on the internal processes that have led to greater overall efficiency. From his experience, Sean believes that choosing the easy path often leads to the wrong destination; the right path is usually the one that challenges you the most.
Annett Wessels
Group Human Resources Manager
Annett manages the human resources team for the FlowCentric Group of Companies, where she and her team are responsible for all human resources matters. Annett has operated as a human resources generalist for several years, with a career spanning nearly three decades. Annett began her career in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), moving over to corporate 12 years later. She joined FlowCentric after a 5-year stint at Gijima, a well-known communication technology service company in Gauteng, where she was fulfilling the role of Administration Manager in the HR Shared Services Department.
Oceania
Kevin Hudson
Managing Director
Kevin has more than three decades worth of experience in the information technology industry, he began his career as a developer at a leading South African banking institution, going on to establish his first information technology company soon thereafter. His successes in the industry not only allowed him to provide the financial backing for the FlowCentric start-up, but also provided a trusted client base into which the FlowCentric BPM software was introduced. Kevin has lived and worked in several countries around the world, allowing him to immerse himself in a variety of business cultures and gain insights into the common challenges that businesses face. Kevin currently manages the FlowCentric Australia team in Perth.
Martie du Plessis
Channel Development Australia
For the past two decades Martie has been leveraging the power of technology to create effective business solutions for customers. Martie has implemented BPM projects in a diverse array of industries including banking, delivery services and logistics, retail and telecommunications. This involvement has afforded her great insight into business operations throughout Australia, Africa, and Europe. Martie currently heads up Business Development and Key Account Management in Australia.
Martie’s extensive background as a corporate trainer, coupled with her hands-on experience in solving client’s issues, makes her uniquely qualified to help customers identify their pain points and assist in providing the best solution. Her comprehensive knowledge and passion for modern technology enablers aside, Martie understands how businesses operate and believes in providing solutions, not software.
Braam Nel
Head of Project Delivery
Braam is the head of our project delivery team in the Oceania region and has been with FlowCentric for 14 years. He has managed software implementation projects across several industries, in various countries, including mining, manufacturing, energy, retail, and government. He is considered an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of successfully managing software developers, business and system analysts, and project managers. In 2019, he relocated to Australia to manage and grow the team based in Western Australia. He has been managing the regions project delivery with remarkable success and has built up a solid team of experienced professionals who implement projects with an exceedingly high success rate.
USA
Glenn Gallagher
Sales Manager
Glenn Gallagher brings over two decades of experience in the steel industry, specialising in mining and industrial construction projects. Originally from Australia, he served as State Sales Manager for BHP, focusing on mining infrastructure projects in Queensland’s coal belt. Since relocating to the U.S. in 2015, Glenn has been based in Utah, applying his expertise to implement manpower solutions, advanced software, procurement strategies, and safety systems for mining and refinery operations across the western United States. With hands-on experience working onsite in mines throughout Australia, the U.S., and Greenland, Glenn is a recognised specialist in optimising operational efficiency and boosting revenue. His proven ability to maximise process outcomes makes him an invaluable asset for FlowCentric as it expands its presence in the U.S. mining and industrial sectors.
United Kingdom
Sean D’Alessandro
Managing Director
With more than 20 years of experience in the IT Industry, Sean has been instrumental in providing and delivering strategic solutions across multiple industries in Africa and Europe. Sean’s business experience is key to assisting clients succeed through the use of the FlowCentric BPM product suite in the UK and European territory. He is surrounded by a highly skilled and dedicated team, with the ability to deliver business critical processes no matter the demand and complexity.
