Dionne Van Zyl is the CEO of i49 Group, Inc., based in Santa Barbara, California. With over 34 years of experience in high technology and financial services, Dionne has a distinguished track record of leading early-stage growth companies to success. He has held multiple CEO positions, formed strategic alliances with Fortune 100 companies, and has a history of creating and restructuring businesses to enhance their economic viability. A graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, with a BSc (Engineering) degree, Dionne’s diverse background also includes serving as an officer in the South African military’s Electronic Warfare regiment and as a full-time pastor. His leadership is characterized by his ability to bring clarity to complex situations and his commitment to shaping teams that deliver game-changing results.