one community, nurturing their spirit and together growing a nation.
OUR STORY
Oaktree People is dedicated to building business leaders and SMEs because they are instrumental in shaping our future for growth and continuity. They deserve to survive for their organization, their people, the communities, and our economy.
A segmented approach to building the SME sector is failing their growth and the economy’s growth. We have created an integrated ecosystem – an arena for SMEs to belong and feel safe to grow through leadership and business management skills, mentorship, and access to experts and partners, guiding and supporting their growth – a complete circle.
A mighty wind blew night and day and stole the Oaktrees leaves away,
They snapped its boughs and pulled its bark until the Oak was tired and stark
But still the Oaktree stood its ground while all the other trees fell around.
LEADING OAKTREE
Our founder Vannie Pillay, leading the team at Oaktree People, spent two decades studying and working with leaders and organizations in constant disruption – divesting, acquisitions, mergers, realignments, expansion, optimization, and business rescue, inspiring the creation of Oaktree People in 2017.
Today Oaktree has embedded itself in the SME world working with and alongside entrepreneurs understanding their businesses, their challenges, and finding solutions that work for them. “Our commitment is to help you cut through the chaos and find value, comfort, and clarity”…
Vannie Pillay
CEO & MD
OUR TEAM
Alongside Vannie is a high-performance team of trusted advisors, portfolio managers specialists, and executive coaches who have mastered the craft of helping people and businesses grow. With more than 20+ years of high-impact experience addressing business and leadership transformation, and through innovation and behavior change we work relentlessly to create impact.
Network of Facilitators/Coaches & Mentors
Alongside Vannie is a high-performance team of trusted advisors, portfolio managers specialists, and executive coaches who have mastered the craft of helping people and businesses grow. With more than 20+ years of high-impact experience addressing business and leadership transformation, and through innovation and behavior change we work relentlessly to create impact.
Dr. Jerry Gule
Business Coach & Mentor
Rani Bisal
Business Coach & Mentor
Elona Ndlovu
Business Coach & Mentor
Penny Shozi
Business Coach & Mentor
Kasamba Mandondo
Business Coach & Mentor
OUR VALUES
We are a high-performance team of trusted advisors and executive coaches who have mastered the craft of helping people and businesses grow. With more than 20+ years of high-impact experience addressing business and leadership transformation, and through innovation and behavior change we work relentlessly to create impact.
