Simon Bestbier

Established in 1999, Realm Digital is a premier global technology company specialising in digital strategy and technological solutions. Our mission is to help businesses solve complex problems, unlock value, and transform their visions into tangible outcomes. Our approach is holistic, offering customised consulting, development, and talent services. In 2015, I took over as CEO, and under my leadership, Realm Digital has expanded its global footprint, integrated emerging technologies into its offering, and further cultivated a culture of innovative thinking that allows us to stay ahead of the curve. I lead the company's overall direction, overseeing the development and deployment of strategies that ensure the business's growth. I help create a culture of continuous learning that allows our team to leverage the latest technologies and maintain the highest standard of service possible. I'm also responsible for building and maintaining key partnerships for our business.

In this role, I played a pivotal role in building strong client relationships and developing tailored digital strategies. I oversaw project delivery and collaborated with teams throughout the process to ensure quality results. I also identified new business opportunities and contributed to the sales efforts. Being on the ground, so to speak, helped me to understand every facet of the business, preparing me for my promotion to CEO.

In this role, I played a pivotal role in building strong client relationships and developing tailored digital strategies. I oversaw project delivery and collaborated with teams throughout the process to ensure quality results. I also identified new business opportunities and contributed to the sales efforts. Being on the ground, so to speak, helped me to understand every facet of the business, preparing me for my promotion to CEO.

When I joined Linc Communications, I was relatively inexperienced in sales. When I left, I felt like a seasoned salesperson, ready to bring my newly sharpened set of skills to Realm Digital. While here, I managed day-to-day sales activities to drive revenue growth while also maintaining and improving client relationships to ensure retention. I was also involved in the development of new business opportunities, seeking out prospective clients for the company. What I learned here has helped me drive revenue growth for Realm Digital and maintain relationships with our clients, such as Volkswagen and Woolworths.

While working as a network administrator for Dimension Data, I provided IT support in a corporate environment. This included the maintenance of servers, the development and implementation of helpdesk procedures, and the recovery and backup of valuable data. I also delivered technical support for the iTax project and implemented Service Level Agreements. This experience gave me a process-driven mindset, which has helped me immensely as a businessperson. As a network administrator, you have to be able to manage a wide variety of potential problems while also developing processes that allow you to remain ahead of the curve. Since moving to Realm Digital, this experience has helped me continuously learn and improve not only myself but also the business I lead.