
Herman Taljaard – Head of Smart Operations
Herman is a seasoned professional with proven experience in setting up, expanding and managing technology and consulting businesses across 3 continents. He has held a number of senior positions during his 25+ year career, covering the entire spectrum of technology management. Prior roles included Director of Solution Consulting, Director of Channel Development, Head of Strategy and Innovation and General Manager – providing him with extensive experience across a range of industries and technology disciplines. His career started in South Africa managing projects across South Africa and in the UK, followed by a 5-year tenure in California prior to moving to Austalia in 2005.
He thrives in an environment where he is challenged and where he can roll up his sleeves and get the job done.
Herman joined Enable in June 2016 and has successfully established offices for Enable in Perth and in Brisbane, as well as setting up the Customer Success Management team for Enable. In his current role as Head of Smart Operations, he is establishing Enable’s IoT and Smart Operations practice, powered by ServiceNow. Prior to joining Enable Herman was the General Manager for Enterprise Service Management at another ServiceNow partner and he has been active in the ServiceNow ecosystem for the last 6 years.
When not at work you will find Herman with one of his Canon cameras in hand or cycling around Brisbane with his teenage daughters. His love for flying lead to a glider pilot’s license from the Gliding Federation of Australia and he is also an avid drone pilot.