Warren Te Brugge - CEO, Manzimvula; 'My Arms Wide Open'

Warren Te Brugge is a visionary global executive adept in the private, public and government sectors. His training in commerce and his global professional experience across a three-decade career position him as a valuable global executive. His unique, empathetic and personable style has fostered the development of thriving, international operations and strong, united organizational cultures for a multitude of client companies and not-for-profit organizations.

From his native South Africa, to Europe, South America, North America, Asia and throughout Africa, Warren has worked in nearly 40 countries around the world.

He has been engaged by diverse technology and healthcare clients to develop sound strategies, to expand sales and operations across regional and cultural boundaries, to enter public markets, and to develop organizational cultures that stand the test of time. Each engagement is united by their successful drive to deliver breakthrough results.

Manzimvula Consulting, Warren’s firm, has pioneered a unique ‘Integrative Strategy Approach’ that engages entire organizations, helping leaders, teams and individuals to move from silos to unity, from intent to action. and from purpose to productivity. The catalogue of results speaks for itself: By uniting communities of focused personnel inside organizations, Manzimvula has helped spark standout performance and significant growth for each of their clients.

Warren’s heart, though, remains in South Africa, where he spends three months of every year bringing a similar community-based approach to local villages. His family’s Foundation, My Arms Wide Open®, focuses on working with mothers and children in struggling communities throughout South Africa, helping them knit together the positive intent and actions of community members, developing opportunities for everyone through support, education and social enterprise.