Peter METCALFE
PETER JOHN METCALFE
AFRICA EXPERT - EVENT CHAIRPERSON - EVENT SPEAKER - CONFERENCE PRESENTER
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER - WORKSHOP FACILITATOR - STRATEGIC PLANNING FACILITATOR
PROFESSIONAL MC - BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Peter is the Founder and currently the Chairman of THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA (FDA) (NPC)
He is regarded as an expert on issues effecting business in Africa, as such, his contributions are now sought after in many people-driven summits and events. These events include topics on LEADERSHIP; Corporate Governance (KING 111); CSI (Corporate Social Investment); FDI (Foreign Direct Investment); LED (Local Economic Development); Sustainable Development; PPP’s (Private Public Partnerships); Project Management and Strategic Planning.
Peter is currently facilitating motivational seminars on LEADERSHIP:
"Leadership ... A key to Education" which is fundamental for educators.
"Leadership ... A key to Turnaround Strategy" which is essential for designing and implementing strategy.
"Leadership ... A key to Service Delivery" which is essential for an investment climate which is imperative for Local Economic Development.
"Leadership ... A key to Project Management" which is essential for implementing any project no matter how insignificant.
BIOGRAPHY
The vision he had of "connecting" Africa, led to the 'birth' of Info Africa in 1992.
After establishing this concept, Peter was once again exposed to empowering and capacitating of our people, as a consultant for the then Northern Province Department of Housing (South Africa), preparing quality procedures for low-cost housing. His passion to address sustainable development needs in Africa became an obsession.
Peter, in his then capacity as a business consultant, assisted emerging PDI's (Previously Disadvantaged Individuals) with realisation of their vision and the establishment of these PDI's in business. He successfully completed a course at the CSIR - Pretoria and holds a title as an accredited assessor for the South African Business Excellence Foundation. This knowledge he now shares with others.
He was an active participant to the Advisory Board for the OECD-NEPAD - Africa Investment Initiative for Growth and Development, where he endeavored to contribute on behalf of the People of Africa.
In 2003 Peter received an award from the Minister of Social Development South Africa, Dr. Zola Skweyiya, for his contribution towards Corporate Social Investment.
Peter’s expertise has made him a well-known personality in Africa. His numerous television, radio and print media interviews and the number of high level conferences and events he has addressed, testifies to the respect he commands in the field of Africa affairs.
As Project Quality Assurance Engineer, during the construction of a number of coal-driven power stations in South Africa, Peter was exposed to most trades and professions while developing quality procedures used in the construction process.