Behind The Cloud
Our collaboration with industry leaders sets us up to provide cutting-edge technology. We’re here to co-engineer a stronger future across Africa, Europe & the Middle East.
Your Strategic Technology Firm
We are driven by a simple, powerful vision: to empower businesses to achieve even greater success through digital transformation. We bring innovation, and cutting-edge technology to the table, helping you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Our mission is to enable your business to reach its full potential through flexible, future-ready solutions. By crafting strategic ideas and delivering market-driven products and services, we help you emerge into a connected future.
Make it Happen
Flexibility & Agility
In a rapidly changing digital landscape, adaptability is key. We provide flexible, personalised solutions that allow you to pivot quickly as your business evolves. Our agile approach ensures that no matter how your needs shift, we are ready to adjust and continue delivering the most effective solutions, propelling you forward in the market.
Proven Success Across Industries
We have successfully harnessed the power of the cloud across industries such as Financial Services, Retail, Gaming & Betting, Healthcare, Education, Oil & Gas, and Real Estate, helping businesses achieve their digital transformation goals.
Global Footprint with Local Expertise
With a strong presence across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, we are positioned to provide localised, bespoke solutions that drive impact and cater to the unique needs of your business and market. Our strength lies in understanding the unique dynamics of each region, ensuring that our solutions are not only innovative but also locally relevant.
Culture
We cultivate an environment where talent is nurtured, and diversity fuels innovation. We believe in the power of collaboration, bringing together unique perspectives to create forward-thinking solutions. Our culture is rooted in support, inclusivity, and mutual respect, ensuring every team member can pursue their goals with confidence. By fostering a sense of community both in and out of the workplace, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and drive meaningful, value-driven outcomes for our clients and partners.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Niral Patel
Chief Executive Officer
Niral has over 20 years of leadership experience in cloud and enterprise technology, with senior roles at Google, Oracle, Microsoft, and IBM.
Kris Lucas
Chief Commercial Officer
As ADG’s CCOO, I lead commercial strategy and operational excellence. I help organizations align cloud and AI technologies with business goals to drive measurable efficiency and growth.
Daniel Acton
Chief Technology Officer
As ADG’s Group CTO, I’m accountable for the excellence of our technical delivery work, both inside ADG and with our customers. This includes engineering and pre-sales as well as delivery for our customers and products we build.
Cliff de Wit
Chief Innovation Officer
Currently, I hold dual roles at ADG: as Managing Director for South Africa and Group Chief Innovation Officer. My focus is on driving the global innovation agenda, particularly regarding AI adoption and next-gen digital solutions.
Adre Du Plessis
Head of Delivery
As Head of Delivery for ADG, I combine financial rigour with a strategic "deep-dive" approach to drive high-quality results. My focus is on driving results through authenticity, integrity, and a commitment to high-quality delivery.
Catherine de Klerk
Customer Success Management & Productivity & Collaboration Practice Lead
As a Customer Success Manager at ADG, I work with clients to turn technology investments into real business outcomes—improving adoption, reducing friction, and driving efficiency. I also lead our Productivity & Collaboration Practice, shaping the strategies and systems that help organisations work smarter and achieve sustainable, high‑impact results.
Kim Schulze
Digital Advisor Practice Lead
Digital Advisory Practice Lead driving AI, cloud, and digital transformation. I partner with executives to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes, enabling organisations to scale, innovate, and realise value through technology-led transformation.
Leslie Price
Head of Engineering
As the Head of Engineering at ADG, I am driven by empowering businesses to lead in a rapidly evolving digital tomorrow. With a foundation in Software Engineering and a focus on cultivating high-performing teams, I bridge the gap between business strategy, people development, and the delivery of high-quality digital solutions.
Mohammed Ashoor
Country Manager
I lead ADG's operations in Bahrain, focusing on driving digital transformation through Data and AI strategy. My career spans two decades at the intersection of finance and building scalable tech solutions. I specialize in bridging the gap between high-level business strategy and deep technical execution.
Ozgur Kuru
Data & AI Practice / CE Lead
I wear two hats at ADG, leading both the Customer Engineering team and our Data & AI Practice. I genuinely enjoy both roles; my career has always been centered on transforming data into tangible value. At ADG, I’m fortunate to do what I love while driving impactful results for our customers.
Richard Clogg
AI Transformation Lead, Marketing
Heads ADG’s Performance Marketing Practice, helping clients design and deliver scalable growth solutions across cloud, data, AI, and marketing technology. Works at the intersection of strategy, platforms, and execution to turn business goals into measurable outcomes.
Wessel Pieterse
Cybersecurity Practice Lead
As the Cybersecurity Practice Lead at ADG, I guide organisations through proactive security transformations, moving beyond reactive fixes to layered defence. I focus on aligning technology with operating models to turn complex risks into a measurable competitive advantage.