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Dennis Akkerman MBA <\/strong>is the visionary founder and managing director of Orbis Business School. With over two decades of experience in Transformational Leadership, Dennis has emerged as a distinguished senior consultant, coach, trainer and captivating speaker on the global stage spanning more than 25 countries and calls Malaysia his home.<\/p>

Dennis’s core belief is that leaders and entrepreneurs are catalysts for positive change and that sustainability equals profitability.<\/p>

Dennis blends visionary thought leadership with the practical aspects of sustainable transformation in an actionable way.<\/p>

He has an impressive track record of high-impact engagements with renowned companies such as Citi Bank, Shell, Friesland Campina \/ Dutch Lady, BESI Semiconductors, WWF, United Nations, amongst many others.<\/p>

His holistic view and dedication to drive sustainable change make him an invaluable asset to the world of leadership and transformation.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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