
Who we are
The leading partner for global digital skilling and transformative education initiatives for enterprises and governments.
Our story
Elev8 Growth
Elev8 grew out of the need of our sister company, Tek Experts, to transform the way they skilled and upskilled their technical support engineers. From our beginnings as Tek Academy, we became elev8 and expanded our digital skilling programs across the YNV Group of companies and externally to help enterprises and governments from around the world transform their digital skilling programs.


We are proud to collaborate with a range of leading technology and education providers.
Our partners
Our Global Partners
Our training programs are built in partnership with the world’s top innovative tech companies and taught by industry leaders.
Our Leadership
A Team of Passionate Leaders
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Maria Balbas
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Aileen Allkins
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Daniel Montgomery
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Laurence Debruyne
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Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi
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Richard Shaw
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Vassilis Vassiliou
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Mark Cooper
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Catherine Karanikola
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Global presence
Global Footprint

Testing Centers
Costa Rica
Escazú Village
San José
San Rafael de Escazú
3rd Floor
Nigeria
The Wings Complex
Lagos, Victoria Island
Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue 17A,
3rd Floor, West Wing, Phone: 01 906 5703
Qatar
Digital Center of Excellence
Doha
Msherib Downtown
Building U-01, Level 4