About EPICeSIM

Eduard is a former Senior Partner at EY Africa and EY UK, with a long-standing passion for technology, innovation, and building practical solutions that make life easier. He holds a BSc, MSc and MBA, and is also a certified Non-Executive Director. Over the course of his career, he has worked at the intersection of business, digital transformation, and large-scale technology delivery, but at heart he has always been someone who enjoys creating, improving, and making things work.

At EPICeSIM, Eduard leads much of the technical development behind the business, from platform design and product development to the systems and processes that support a smooth customer experience. He enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving to help shape a travel technology brand that is simple, reliable, and easy to use.

Beyond work, Eduard has a real passion for travel and adventure. He holds a pilot’s licence, skipper’s licence, and scuba instructor qualification, and has always been drawn to exploring new places, cultures, and experiences. That mix of technology and travel is a big part of what inspired EPICeSIM.

Douglas is an experienced businessman, consultant, and professor with more than 35 years’ experience in marketing, leadership, and organisational performance, particularly in the telecommunications sector. Over the course of his career, he has held senior executive roles across mobile network operators and MVNOs, helping to drive brand growth, customer strategy, business development, and transformation.

He has worked with leading global and regional brands including Red Bull, FIFA, Apple, Samsung, Vodacom, MTN, SA Rugby, Sharks Rugby, and Cell C, building partnerships that strengthened brand value and expanded market reach. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and an MBA from Wits Business School, and is also a recognised international speaker, executive educator, and advisor to global businesses.

At EPICeSIM, Douglas leads the marketing and partnerships side of the business, helping to shape the brand, develop strategic relationships, and support the company’s growth in new markets. He is passionate about challenger brands, positive leadership, and building customer-focused strategies that create meaningful value. His commercial instinct, creativity, and relationship-led approach are an important part of EPICeSIM’s global ambition.