Abner Mariri: Transformation Speaker

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Abner Mariri is a Change Architect. He is a former lead facilitator of the I Can Maxwell Africa group which is headed by Dr David Molapo, President and Founder of the I Can Group.

Abner’s enthusiasm is contagious. As a pragmatist, Abner consistently dazzled his audiences with real life examples of the significance of persistence, determination, passion and hard work. His style of presentation is adaptable and tailor-made to suit his clients’ needs – from the board room to the shop floor.

He is a facilitator, as well as a motivational speaker and a program director.

Abner toured as a motivational speaker with companies such as Transnet, Metro Cash and Carry, Woolworths, Pick ‘n Pay, the Foschini Group, MTN, the Department of Infrastructure Development and Cricket SA.

The list of Abner Mariricorporate clients who would recommend his keynotes include Sasol, ABSA, FNB, Adcock Ingram, Black Management Forum, Pam Golding Holdings and The Demarcation Board (to name a few!)

Abner Mariri is the co-founder of Promise Keepers and the Director of the National Centre for Fathering in South Africa. He is an educationalist, a Hollywood performer, a peacemaker, a management consultant and a full time professional speaker. He obtained his Bachelors degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

He speaks to thousands of people in South Africa and he inspires and challenges them to “make it happen” and to “balance your private life and public life”.

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Abner Mariri has worked in conjunction with various government departments in putting together special events for the youth, World Health Day as well as World AIDS Day. He was also instrumental in launching a Road Safety program for the Department of Transport.

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