About
Dr Riaan Steenberg

Riaan is the Director of Operations and co-founder of the NetEd Group that is the fast-growing Africa education platform that incorporates Eduvos, Stellenbosch Business Institute and the Davinci Business School. His life’s mission is to build a network of private universities that educate 250,000 student per annum across Africa and the NetEd group is currently on its way to achieving 25,000 for this year. He is a practical academic and his doctorate is in using education to awaken the entrepreneurial spirit and he focuses on unlocking value for businesses through Culture, Entrepreneurship, Systems and Innovation. He is a lifetime learner, a business architect at heart and has more than a decade experience in higher education management at the helm of some of South Africa’s most innovative private higher education environments.

Dr Riaan has a strong technical and analytical approach, and he enjoys working with large teams and often complex implementations. He thrives in the world of mass communications and marketing. He enjoys shaping the potential of people through education in the fast-paced world or private higher education in South Africa. He is a deeply spiritual person and can be said to truly love life. He believes, together with his partners at NetEd that Africa is too rich to be poor and that the true challenge is to create better education outcomes for as many people as possible.

Dr. Riaan Steenberg’s multifaceted background, combining his passion for education with a wealth of leadership experiences and a strong educational foundation, marks him as a visionary leader who is making a substantial impact in the world of education and business. His commitment to fostering education and supporting the growth of businesses is a testament to his exceptional leadership capabilities. As a data scientist, management consultant, and entrepreneur, Dr. Steenberg will continue to shape the future of education and corporate growth across Africa and beyond.