Our Story

Meridian Business Solutions (Pty) LTD, founded in 2014 through a joint venture between Mash Consultancy and DataNoble, specialises in research, business development, software development, and executive consulting.


Our founders, Ivan de Clerk and Eddie Mashubuku, are actively involved in ensuring that the high standards they have set for Meridian are fulfilled in every programme we implement for our clients.

Under the leadership of Chairperson Douglas Ramaphosa, our team boasts extensive expertise in driving corporate success. CIO Tiaan van Zyl enhances our capabilities with his significant experience in research and IT.

We conduct assessments of all stakeholder engagements, both internal and external, to gain a comprehensive understanding of your corporate landscape.

 

Board of Directors

Douglas
Ramaphosa


Douglas boasts over 40 years of executive management experience in strategy and business development.


He is a non-executive director at Curro Holdings and 4SIGHT Holdings, and chairs Johannesburg Surgical Hospital, BGM Pharmaceuticals, and Meridian Business Solutions.


Previously, he served as CEO of Bytes Healthcare Solutions and held board roles at EnviroServe, IRCA, Altron, ABSA, and Anglo American, as well as chairing Rotec Industries.

Tiaan
van Zyl


Tiaan has over 10 years of experience in digital transformation and technical operations.


He holds both a BA and BSc in Information Technology.


He specialises in research, software development, and data analysis, and is an active member of the CIO – South Africa forum.


Tiaan has developed unique software platforms and authored several research reports, demonstrating his commitment to advancing technology.

Ivan
de Clerk


Ivan is the founder of DataNoble and co-founder of Meridian Business Solutions.


Ivan worked as a Service Director of Bytes Document Solutions, where he specialised in ensuring International Standards Organisation (ISO) compliance along the paradigm of customer experience and quality management systems.


Ivan has vast experience in sentiment-based research, corporate governance, project design and management. 


Eddie
Mashubuku


Eddie is the founder of Mash Consultancy, and co-founder of Meridian Business Solutions.


Eddie specialies in employee development and leadership training.


 He holds an MBA from Oxford Brookes University and has over 40 years of HR management experience in multinationals like Murray & Roberts and Behr Engine Cooling. 


Eddie excels at aligning HR strategies with business objectives in dynamic environments.

Discover Opportunities for Growth

We conduct in-depth consultations and research to uncover your organisation’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Let us help you craft a clear path to success.

Customised Solutions for Your Challenges

From tailored action plans to optimised software solutions, we deliver strategies designed to address pain points and enhance efficiency.

Your Partner in Sustainable Growth

With ongoing support and proven methodologies, we help your organisation streamline operations and achieve long-term goals.