Profile
David Keast founded Lotaris SA in 2007, where he worked as General Manager-Asia in 2013.
Mr. Keast also founded Accelon Africa Ltd., where he worked as Director-Corporate Development.
Mr. Keast also formerly worked at Africa Venture Partners, as Managing Director, Venture Communications SA, as Managing Director, Kaydon Ltd., as Director in 2002, ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd., as Engineer in 1988, MTN Group Ltd., as Manager-Business Development in 1998, Plessey Corp.
Ltd., as Manager-Business Development in 1995, and Mobile Telephone Networks Pty Ltd., as Head-Business Development.
Mr. Keast received his undergraduate degree and Masters Business Admin degree from the University of Cape Town.
Former positions of David Keast
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Kaydon Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2002-04-30 |
| MTN GROUP LIMITED | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1997-12-31 |
Plessey Corp. Ltd.
 Plessey Corp. Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp., Plessey Corp. Ltd. provides telecommunication hardware and services. The company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Plessey Corp. was acquired by Dimension Data Holdings Plc, a SUB of Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. from Pembani Group (Pty) Ltd. on November 27, 2005 for $18.45 million. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1995-01-31 |
| ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1987-12-31 |
Venture Communications SA
 Venture Communications SA Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Part of American Tower Corp., Venture Communications SA provides communication systems and equipment. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of David Keast
| University of Cape Town | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED | Non-Energy Minerals |
| MTN GROUP LIMITED | Communications |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Plessey Corp. Ltd.
Plessey Corp. Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp., Plessey Corp. Ltd. provides telecommunication hardware and services. The company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Plessey Corp. was acquired by Dimension Data Holdings Plc, a SUB of Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. from Pembani Group (Pty) Ltd. on November 27, 2005 for $18.45 million. | Communications |
Africa Venture Partners
 Africa Venture Partners Financial ConglomeratesFinance Africa Venture Partners is a private investment firm specializing in telecommunication investments. The company is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa. | Finance |
Accelon Africa Ltd.
 Accelon Africa Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Accelon Africa Ltd. provides internet services. The company was founded by Robert Tibbs and David Keast and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Technology Services |
Venture Communications SA
Venture Communications SA Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Part of American Tower Corp., Venture Communications SA provides communication systems and equipment. | Distribution Services |
Mobile Telephone Networks Pty Ltd.
 Mobile Telephone Networks Pty Ltd. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Part of MTN Group Ltd., Mobile Telephone Networks Pty Ltd. is a South African telephone communications company. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Consumer Services |
Lotaris SA
 Lotaris SA Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lotaris SA engages in the development, management and monetization of mobile security applications. Their solution areas encompass licensing, entitlement management, purchasing proposition and transaction, behavioural analytics, and campaigning. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland. | Technology Services |
| Kaydon Ltd. |
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