The Team
Acme has a team of very passionate individuals, focussed on the development of people and business in South Africa. The wealth of knowledge and experience in the team positions us well to deliver high quality training to Government, Parastatals and Blue Chip companies throughout Africa.
Lynelle Smith
BA Hons (Psych), PGDip (Hyp) UK, OD (UNISA), ICF
Managing Director
Lynelle has devoted her life to training, development and upliftment of people and businesses and worked in the UK and in SA. She practiced as a Clinical Hypnotherapist from the London Medical Centre in Harley Street, London, and currently works as an HPCSA registered Psychometrist and Personal Leadership Coach in South Africa.
Ismail Lambat
CA(SA), CIA, MBA (cum laude), Cert.Dir.
Facilitator
Ismail is a Chartered Accountant and completed an MBA (cum laude) through the WITS Business School. He has also successfully completed an Accelerated Development Programme at the London Business School. He is a member of several institutes including the Institute of Directors and serves on an Exco Subcommittee of SAICA. Ismail has a passion to share his knowledge to develop people.
Prof King Costa
Ph.D (USA), PGCert (BA) UK, Exec Dip Man
Academic Principal
Dr Costa is a Management Scientist and serves on the Scientific Committee for the annual World Conference on Qualitative Research. He currently practices as a Leadership and Management Consultant, Learning & Development Specialist, as well as Seta Registered Facilitator. Apart from continuously writing and publishing Academic Articles, he also supervises Masters and PhD students at various universities globally.
Graeme Lategan
BA Hons (Policing), MBA
Facilitator
Graeme obtained a MBA subsequent to graduating with an Honours Degree BA Policing Practice Cum Laude. He also completed various diplomas, some of which include Diplomas in Security Management, Human Resources, Risk Management and Labour Law.
Robin Takah
BEd (Economics)
Facilitator
Robin graduated in Curriculum Studies and Teaching, currently engaged as a registered facilitator, assessor and moderator, conducting training sessions and assessments across different strategic disciplines on various NQF levels.
Tony Sham
Dip (Marketing & Marketing Research) UNISA
Marketing & Research Partner
Tony Sham is a marketing and research expert. He started his statistical career. After starting his career at AC Nielsen, he later established himself as a Marketing Researcher and Statistical Consultant. Today he acts as trusted marketing advisor to many progressing organisations, guiding them through a full marketing audit which includes surveys, research, statistical analysis, planning and eventual execution of the marketing strategy.
Committed to the upliftment of people and communities, profitability of companies and economic growth of the country.