Stuart Barton –
Founder
A South African educated entrepreneur, Stuart founded
the Pi in 2007 to
encourage innovative political discourse in South Africa. Stuart has lived
and worked on four continents and presently lives in Hong Kong. Stuart
holds a Bachelors degree in engineering from University of Cape Town, an
MBA from the University of Surrey and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Before founding the Pi Stuart had investigated the possible
formation of a special administrative region somewhere in southern Africa.
The Pi continues his
initiative.
Email Stuart at: Stuart.Barton@ProgressiveInitiative.org
Dr Helena Barton
Helena is a social anthropologist with broad experience
in urban and rural development projects in South Africa. A former
consultant to the South African Commission for Restitution of Land Rights, several
NGOs and human rights lawyers, and a former lecturer at the University of
Stellenbosch, Helena brings her expertise on land rights, social welfare,
human rights and post-apartheid reconciliation to the Pi . Helena holds a BA Honours in Development Studies
from the UK and an MA and a PhD from the Universities of Cape Town and
Stellenbosch, respectively.
Email Helena at: Helena.Barton@ProgressiveInitiative.org
The Pi is always
looking for new talent and ideas. Why not consider joining us? Our constitution
is available online.
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