Dennis Belford
About Dennis Belford
Dennis Belford serves as the Business Development Director at Giift, where he focuses on enhancing customer retention and acquisition for banks in Africa and the UK. He has a diverse professional background in software applications and finance, with previous roles at Neptune Software Plc, Ford Motor Credit Company, and Calypso Technology.
Work at Giift
Dennis Belford has served as the Business Development Director at Giift since 2020. In this role, he focuses on leveraging Giift's Loyalty platform to enhance customer retention and acquisition strategies for banks in Africa and the UK. His strategic initiatives aim to provide clients with market-leading solutions that are competitively priced, thereby improving their customer engagement and loyalty.
Education and Expertise
Dennis Belford has a diverse educational background. He studied at George Heriot's School, where he achieved qualifications in subjects including Chemistry, Physics, English, Engineering, Maths, Applied Maths, Applied Mechanics, and French from 2097 to 2105. He also holds a BCom in Accounting and Business Economics from the University of South Africa, completed between 1993 and 1997. Additionally, he is pursuing Aviation Flying Training at Airwork Services Training in Perth, where he is working towards obtaining his CPL and IR since 2104.
Background
Dennis Belford has extensive commercial experience in the software applications field. Prior to his current position at Giift, he worked at Calypso Technology as the Managing Director for Africa from 2012 to 2019, operating in both London and Johannesburg. He also held the position of Director at Neptune Software Plc in London from 2010 to 2012 and served as a Manager at Ford Motor Credit Company from 1978 to 1980. His professional experience spans various regions including The Caribbean, South America, and Central and Eastern Europe.
Professional Experience
Dennis Belford has accumulated significant professional experience over the years. His tenure at Calypso Technology lasted seven years, where he contributed to the company's operations in Africa. His previous roles include two years as Director at Neptune Software Plc and two years as Manager at Ford Motor Credit Company. This diverse background has equipped him with a strategic focus on delivering competitive solutions to clients, particularly in the African market.