Business Advisors & Services

I’ve been in business during the most exciting time imaginable, having seen the birth, growth and maturing of the information age. From my early mainframe days to the IoT, Information Technology has moved from novel to necessary for all, and I’ve been a part of it; active across all areas; across all channels from manufacturer through distributor, reseller to end-user; on 3 continents. It’s been great and now I’m sharing my experience to help others be even more successful through Consulting, Interim Executive and Non-Executive Director roles. STRATEGY • Strategy development and execution for companies of all sizes • IT Business and Channel development across MEA • Expertise across all areas: sales, marketing, technical, logistics • 30+ years on boards; 25+ years as CEO/COO • Strong Corporate Governance background GROWTH • Revenue Growth of 100x in 15 years • Innovated products & markets / opportunities, revenue sources • Created industry-leading brands PROFITABILITY / REORGANISATION • Profit Growth of 200x in 15 years • Reduced business costs by 40% • Turned around multiple businesses TECHNOLOGY • Strong participant in board and leadership technology discussions • Industry watcher / commentator KEY ATTRIBUTES • Thrives on Challenge: Identifies Problems, Thinks Laterally, produces Innovative Solutions. • Excellent Commercial Awareness with Strong Drive to Over-Achieve. • Customer Focused: Drives Retention, Acquisition & Overall Stakeholder Satisfaction. • Excellent Leadership Capabilities: Communicator, Motivator, Negotiator, Influencer SPECIALITIES: • Independent Director / Chairman • Interim Executive • Corporate Governance • Executive Coach / Mentor • Strategy Formulation • Opportunity Identification • Revenue & Profit Growth • Leadership & Motivation • Cost Reduction & Streamlining • Technology / Digital Direction • Marketing, Sales, Channel Structures • Mergers & Acquisitions Connect with me: gwhitcroft@gmail.com / +27 61 987 9879