About Peopletree Group
We built TMaaS because
the alternatives weren't working
Peopletree Group was founded on a simple observation: growing companies were spending too much on talent management and getting too little in return. Software vendors, strategy consultants, and point-solution providers each solved part of the problem. None of them solved all of it.
We built Talent Management as a Service to close that gap - combining proprietary technology, deep expertise, and a full-service delivery model into one integrated solution.
Our mission
Make world-class talent management accessible to every growing company
World-class talent management shouldn't require a Fortune 500 budget or a team of 20 HR specialists. We provide the technology, tools, and team that growing companies need to manage talent effectively - without the complexity or cost of traditional approaches.
"We succeed when you succeed. No excuses. No surprises. Just results."
Our culture
Listen Carefully. Think Differently.
These aren't marketing phrases. They're the two behaviours that guide how we work, how we solve problems, and how we build relationships with clients and colleagues.
Listen Carefully means we come to every engagement without pre-formed answers. We ask real questions. We sit with the discomfort of not knowing before we jump to a solution.
Think Differently doesn't mean being disruptive for its own sake. It means we refuse to accept that the way something has always been done is the only way.
Listen Carefully
We understand your context before proposing solutions. We ask the hard questions. We listen to what isn't said as much as what is.
Think Differently
We challenge assumptions - including our own. We look for the angle others have missed. We refuse to accept that the way something has always been done is the only way.
"Together, these two things are what make us useful. Listening carefully without thinking differently produces analysis without action. Thinking differently without listening carefully produces solutions to the wrong problem."
How we work
Real collaboration, not just consulting
Our team
The people behind the work
Peopletree Group is a global team of talent specialists, data engineers, consultants, and client success managers. We work as an integrated team - not independent consultants - to deliver real, measurable outcomes.
Founding leadership
Our founding partners
Martin Sutherland
Founding Partner
Martin is the Co-Founder and Global Director of Peopletree Group. With over 30 years of professional consulting experience across ICT, Energy, Financial Services & Banking, Transport, Retail, and Manufacturing, his approach is characterised by practical, data-driven talent solutions that improve the design of an organisation's people ecosystem.
LinkedInBrett Mulder
Managing Partner
Brett joined Peopletree Group in 2013 and has been Managing Partner since 2019. He has helped clients in over 30 countries optimise their human capital and achieve business goals. With years of experience developing and implementing effective leadership and talent strategies, he brings deep expertise to his role and is committed to delivering customised solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
LinkedInThe team
Meet the specialists
Each team member brings specialist expertise. Together, we cover technology, data, consulting, operations, and client success across every market we operate in.
Jennifer Zelvin McCloskey
Director U.S. Operations
Jennifer Zelvin McCloskey, Esq., serves as Director of U.S. Operations. A licensed attorney with over 20 years of experience in corporate bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and estate planning. She holds an LL.M. in Taxation and a Certification in Estate Planning from Villanova University.
Nigel Lee
Non Executive Director
Nigel Lee brings extensive experience in the Financial Services Sector. A Curtin University Australia graduate, member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and the Mauritius Institute of Directors, Nigel has held leadership roles for over 15 years.
Rob Heymann
Head of Technology Solutions
Rob is a full-stack software engineer with over 15 years of experience at one of the largest banking groups in Africa. He manages the complete secure development lifecycle for our technology platform and client implementations. A Scrum and Agile specialist, Rob leads a team of development, business intelligence, and UX/UI specialists.
John Retana
Operations Director
With a background in Industrial Engineering, John's passion for delivering innovative and effective solutions has helped organisations across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing achieve their business goals. He is dedicated to helping clients optimise the design of their people ecosystems for sustainable growth.
Jannes Roos
Data Systems Engineer
Jannes is Peopletree Group's Data Systems Engineer, joining in 2018 as a Database Administrator. He designs sustainable data solutions for clients and manages data lifecycles and the Tableau Server environment, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable data architecture.
Jemima Haddad
Client Services Manager
Jemima's background in recruitment and marketing has been invaluable since joining Peopletree Group in 2019. She works closely with the executive team to create structures and processes that enable more efficient delivery of solutions and services as the business grows and scales.
Debbie O'Meara
Financial Manager
Debbie is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a decade of experience at KPMG in Audit and Technical Accounting Advisory. She manages all aspects of the finance function, working with our global network of clients, partners, and audit teams to ensure strong financial controls and regulatory compliance.
Leigh Hoft
Marketing Manager
Leigh Höft brings a rich background in healthcare and marketing. With a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Wits Business School, she transitioned from Physiotherapist to Head of Product before finding her passion in marketing.
Shania Haffajee
Customer Success Manager
Shania works closely with clients to ensure every solution we deliver is successfully implemented and adopted. With 15+ years across client success, project management, and operations, she has led cross-functional teams and managed complex portfolios for startups and large enterprises.
Seotlelo Rapolai
Customer Success Manager
Seotlelo is passionate about helping clients succeed through genuine customer focus and streamlined processes. With over a decade of experience in the talent assessment industry, Seo has thrived across account management, project coordination, customer experience, and sales support.
Global presence
A distributed team, a unified approach
Our team operates from South Africa, the Netherlands, the United States, Mauritius, and Latin America - enabling us to serve clients across 30+ countries with local knowledge and global standards.
Ready to work with us?
Whether you're exploring TMaaS, a skills audit, or a people analytics solution, our team can help you design the right approach for your business.