Duncan Pollock

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Managing Director: Africa at DR Gaming Technology™ @ DR Gaming Technology™
flanders, belgium
Duncan Pollock's Location
City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, South Africa
Duncan Pollock's Contact Details
About Duncan Pollock

I remain steadfast in my belief that good communication keeps:a) organisations focussed - in so doing speeding up processes and enabling flexibility; and similarlyb) customers educated - in turn empowering them to make informed decisions.

Duncan Pollock's Current Company Details
DR Gaming Technology™

Dr Gaming Technology™

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Managing Director: Africa at DR Gaming Technology™
flanders, belgium
Website:
drgt.com
Employees:
53
Duncan Pollock Work Experience Details
  • Dr Gaming Technology™
    Managing Director: Africa
    Dr Gaming Technology™ Jun 2023 - Present
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    I am responsible for the direction, growth, and control of the Company's African business endeavours.
  • Smile 90.4Fm
    On-Air Music Presenter
    Smile 90.4Fm Oct 2021 - Present
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    I am currently under contract as a stand-in presenter; this followed me having to sadly relinquish my full-time weekend breakfast slot as of June 2023 due to increased commitments iro my role at DR Gaming Technology™.
  • Supersport
    Boxing Ring Announcer
    Supersport Feb 1998 - Present
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    I have been a freelance boxing ring announcer for SuperSport (through Golden Gloves Promotions) for over 20 years. To date I have announced close to 100 world titles fights, and have also had the fortunate opportunity to have worked with HBO.
  • Peermont Global
    General Manager: Palacebet
    Peermont Global May 2022 - May 2023
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    I was responsible for developing and managing the Group's online betting operation and driving its associated growth strategy.
  • Dr Gaming Technology™
    Head: Global Marketing
    Dr Gaming Technology™ Oct 2017 - Apr 2022
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    I was responsible for developing, executing, and managing the Group’s integrated end-to-end marketing and communications strategy inclusive of all public relations and our full turn-key attendance at international trade shows.
  • Magic Music Radio
    On-Air Music Presenter
    Magic Music Radio Nov 2016 - Mar 2021
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    I was the presenter of a mid-morning music-driven weekend radio programme.Saturdays: 09:00-12:00; and Sundays: 10:00-14:00
  • Grand Tellumat Manufacturing
    Business Development And Marketing Manager
    Grand Tellumat Manufacturing Mar 2015 - Sep 2017
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    My core responsibilities were the sourcing and securing of new (and the retention of existing) electronic contract manufacturing business opportunities through the development and execution of the company's sales and marketing strategy.
  • Grand Parade Investments Limited
    Product And Manufacturing Executive
    Grand Parade Investments Limited Dec 2013 - Feb 2015
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    My responsibilities included the development and execution of the Group's gaming manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution business plan and budget; as well as the establishment, development, and "go-to-market" of the Grand Play online sports betting business, a business that was ultimately sold to Sun International and absorbed into SunBet.
  • Grand Parade Investments Limited
    Group Gaming Executive
    Grand Parade Investments Limited Jan 2013 - Nov 2013
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    I was accountable for the operation of the Group’s national market-leading LPM (street market slots) business and was responsible for strategically driving its sustainability and growth alongside a team of Provincial General Managers and staff; our key focus was the physical expansion of our footprint, as well as the optimisation of operational efficiencies. The then GPI Slots group was sold to Sun International and now operates as Sun Slots.
  • Grand Parade Investments Limited
    Operations Manager: Gaming
    Grand Parade Investments Limited May 2012 - Dec 2012
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    I was responsible for the centralised management of all gaming operations and marketing-related activities for the Group’s three market-leading LPM (street market slots) business units in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape inclusive of the provision of management services such as Human Resources, a centralised Helpdesk/Call Centre, Marketing, Finance, and Procurement.
  • Gpi Management Services (Pty) Ltd
    Group Product And Marketing Manager
    Gpi Management Services (Pty) Ltd Jul 2010 - Apr 2012
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    I oversaw the development and implementation of all of the Group’s LPM (street market slots) operations’ promotions and gaming marketing initiatives; I also managed and optimised the procurement, placement, and performance of the Group’s LPMs (street market slot machines).
  • Thuo Gaming South Africa (Pty) Ltd
    Group Commercial Manager
    Thuo Gaming South Africa (Pty) Ltd Mar 2008 - Jun 2010
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    I was responsible for the development, and then management, and implementation, of the Group’s central marketing and slots operations strategy with a key focus on expanding, and then driving efficiencies, amongst our 3rd Party partner/retail venues.
  • Primedia Broadcasting
    On-Air Sports Presenter (Kfm And Cape Talk)
    Primedia Broadcasting Aug 2010 - Feb 2011
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    I was responsible for sourcing, writing, and then reading weekend sports news on primarily Kfm; I was also asked from time-to-time to undertake week-day 'stand-ins' on both 567 Cape Talk, and Kfm.
  • Sun International
    Gaming Marketing Manager: Group
    Sun International Dec 2006 - Feb 2008
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    I was the central point through which the Group's casino operations teams and central office worked to develop and execute group-wide and casino-specific marketing, promotions, and other customer acquisition, retention, and re-activation strategies.
  • Sun International
    Marketing Manager: Carnival City Casino
    Sun International Mar 2006 - Nov 2006
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    My primary objective at Carnival City was to act as an interim Marketing Manager (under my Central Office role noted above) whilst the Company sought a suitable permanent candidate; once that candidate had been secured I then mentored him in his new role. During my time at Carnival City I was responsible for devising, developing, managing, and executing the casino's marketing strategy inclusive of media planning, budgeting, promotions, CRM, and a new and rather successful entertainment/live concert strategy.
  • Sun International
    Marketing Manager: Meropa Casino
    Sun International Nov 2001 - Feb 2006
    Polokwane Area, South Africa
    I moved to Polokwane whilst Meropa Casino was still being built; as such, I was initially responsible for devising, developing, managing, and then executing the casino's initial pre-opening, and then launch marketing strategy. Then, subsequent to the casino's opening in March 2002, our focus shifted to operations, as did our marketing strategy and so too my responsibilities to now include media planning, promotions, entertainment, CRM, reporting, and budgeting.
  • Sun International
    Promotions Manager: Carnival City Casino
    Sun International Jun 2000 - Oct 2001
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    I moved from The Carousel to Carnival City in order to be a part of the 'spotlight' on Sun International's (and South Africa's) first permanent urban casino, we were also the first local casino to operate solely on player cards and notes - no tokens, coins, or tickets. As the Promotions Manager, I was responsible for devising, developing, and executing the casino's large-scale and small-scale gaming-specific promotions in association with the casino Marketing Manager, Slots Manager, Tables Manager, and the Group Gaming Marketing Manager.
  • Sun International
    Crm And Promotions Manager: The Carousel Casino
    Sun International Apr 1996 - May 2000
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
    I commenced my employment with Sun International as a full-time Master of Ceremonies at The Carousel. During my 4 years at the casino I was promoted to Promotions Co-ordinator, then Promotions Manager, and finally CRM and Promotions Manager before taking up a new role at South Africa's (and the Company's) first permanent ‘Urban Casino', Carnival City in 2000.
  • Jacaranda Fm (94.2)
    On-Air Music Presenter
    Jacaranda Fm (94.2) May 2006 - Jan 2008
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    I presented the weekend breakfast music programme on South Africa's largest independent radio station.Saturdays: 06:00-10:00; andSundays: 06:00-10:00
  • Jacaranda Fm (94.2)
    On-Air News Presenter
    Jacaranda Fm (94.2) Jul 2002 - Feb 2006
    Polokwane Area, South Africa
    I read the Monday to Friday morning and afternoon English news bulletins on Jacaranda FMs Limpopo and Mpumalanga provincial transmission split.

Duncan Pollock Skills

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What company does Duncan Pollock work for?

Duncan Pollock works for Dr Gaming Technology™

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Duncan Pollock's current role is Managing Director: Africa at DR Gaming Technology™.

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Duncan Pollock attended Red & Yellow Creative School Of Business, Vega School, Vega School, Graduate School Of Business - University Of Cape Town, University Of The Witwatersrand, University Of The Witwatersrand, University Of Pretoria/universiteit Van Pretoria, Pretoria Boys High School.

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