​The study leader of 160 MBA research projects, has published eleven books and two case studies, has contributed a chapter in book, published six international articles and delivered papers at 32 conferences worldwide.

• An international renowned industrial psychologist and international teacher.
• Holds two counselling diplomas and two masters degrees, (M Econ and MBA) and completed his PhD in Organisational Behaviour and Business Administration.
• Presented People Management courses 44 times consecutively to MBA students and trained about 3 000 participants, of whom 400 were MBA students in Emotional Intelligence.
• CEO of Strong Message Business Consultancy and True Africa Leadership as well as the Africa Director for 2=1, Compas1 and Character First.
• Mario uses his strong academic and corporate background and his uniquely effective coaching style to help people tap into their inner being to utilise their strengths and enhance their skills and to make a difference in the workplace.
• He teaches people management, leadership, emotional and spiritual intelligence, organisational behavior and change management. He is an optimist who has a passion for people and tutoring and has a real love for life.
• He has devoted his career so far to people management and facilitating complex and perpetual change​

Dr Mario is trusting God to use his coaching and assessment skills to impact and serve leaders in Africa in order to significantly equip them in the areas of Character-based leadership, Family and Stewardship

​​Married to Mariene his wife of his youth since 24 March 1979​