Studies in Engineering, Industrial Electronic at the Stellenbosch University; MBA, University of Cape Town; Master in Global Leadership, World Economic Forum. Previous work experience includes positions as Design Engineer, Mide Technology Corporation; Manager, Private Equity and Infrastructure Private Equity, Absa Capital; Associate for Private Equity at Metier; Head of Africa, Business Engagement and Global Leadership Fellow, World Economic Forum. Founder of Mean Sea Level wave energy company in South Africa. Currently, Marius is currently COO of Abagold, the largest abalone aquaculture group in South Africa.