Carl is the Deputy Commissioner for Strategy Enablement and Modernisation at the South African Revenue Service (SARS), where he leads the advancement of SARS's modernisation agenda and helps drive the organisation's vision of becoming a smart, data-driven and digitally enabled revenue authority. Beyond his national leadership responsibilities, Carl also serves as Co-Chair of the OECD Global Forum's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) Working Group, and regularly contributes to international platforms such as BRICS, The World Bank and the World Customs Organisation

Carl is a well-qualified and experienced corporate executive with a solid results track record in leadership and executive roles. He is a pragmatic and realistic individual with strong work ethics who places a premium on integrity and on making a difference. He has experience of building effective teams around him and empower them using operational delivery frameworks. His experience at the executive level leaves him well versed and comfortable in interacting with business leaders, speaking with large audiences and dealing with the media. Carl holds an Honours degree in Electronic Engineering as well as Masters degree in Business Leadership.