Etienne Smith

Etienne Smith's work experience includes serving as the Chief Product & Technology Officer at ekko since May 2023. Prior to that, they were the Chief Technology Officer at ekko from July 2021 to April 2023. Etienne also worked at MOHARA, where they held the positions of Chief Investment Officer from February 2023 to April 2023, and Chief Technology Officer & Venture Director from December 2017 to February 2023. Etienne served as the Chief Technology Officer at Muoverti from June 2022 to April 2023 and at Kikapay from December 2019 to April 2023. Before that, they were the Chief Technology Officer at EMSOL from August 2018 to May 2021, at Experience This from October 2018 to November 2020, and at Spoormaker & Partners as an Innovation Consultant & Program Manager from June 2016 to November 2017, and as a Lead Developer from September 2014 to June 2016. Etienne started their career as an Intern at Cape manufacturing engineers in June 2009. Etienne also worked as a Consulting Analyst at Knowlead Consulting and Training from June 2012 to August 2014.

Etienne Smith's education history includes the following:

- In 2001 to 2005, Etienne attended Diocesan College (Bishops) Cape Town, but no degree or field of study was provided.

- From 2006 to 2011, Etienne pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Hons degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Stellenbosch University.

- Etienne continued their education at Stellenbosch University from 2012 to 2013, where they obtained a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Engineering/Industrial Management.

- Starting in 2013, Etienne enrolled in the CFA Institute and has completed all three levels (CFA Level I, II, and III) of the CFA certification.

Additionally, in December 2013, Etienne obtained a certification in CFA - Level I, II, and III from the CFA Institute.