Ruan Roux
About Ruan Roux
Ruan Roux serves as the Market Unit Lead for Data Solutions in South Asia and Information Technology Manager at Syniti since 2019. He has extensive experience in information technology, having previously worked at BMW Group South Africa in various roles for over a decade.
Work at Syniti
Ruan Roux has been serving as the Market Unit Lead for Data Solutions in South Asia and Information Technology Manager at Syniti since 2019. Based in Singapore, he has played a pivotal role in transforming project teams across the Asia Pacific region, achieving a significant improvement in project management scores from 35% to 98% within his first year. He has also spearheaded 16 engagements during his tenure, demonstrating his leadership and strategic capabilities in the data solutions sector.
Education and Expertise
Ruan Roux has a solid educational background in information technology and business management. He studied at Varsity College, where he earned multiple diplomas in Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) programs, focusing on Corporate Infrastructure Exchange, SharePoint, and Business Intelligence from 2005 to 2017. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Roehampton in 2021, further enhancing his expertise in business administration and management.
Background
Before joining Syniti, Ruan Roux accumulated extensive experience at BMW Group South Africa. He worked as an Information Technology Business Analyst from 2004 to 2006, followed by a role as Team Lead in the UK, SA, and USA Control Centre and IT Infomanagement from 2006 to 2011. He then served as Data Analytics Leader and Product Manager from 2011 to 2019, where he was instrumental in establishing an analytics department that significantly increased service delivery and revenue.
Achievements
Ruan Roux has made notable contributions throughout his career. At BMW South Africa, he designed an application that improved service delivery review scores by 45% and influenced a $1,000,000 deal by demonstrating the value of an alternative analytics strategy. His efforts led to the acquisition of five major clients, generating an increase of €1,800,000 in annual revenue for the analytics department. At Syniti, he expanded his team to include 40 direct and indirect reports, showcasing his ability to lead and develop talent.