Gary Elmes

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★ Chief Executive Officer, MD ★ Former Divisional CEO, Tourvest Accommodation & Activities & Group Exco Member, Tourvest Group ★ Special ‘Business in Africa’, Business Building, Strategy & Turnaround Expertise ★
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I offer a background of leading businesses, sparking growth, turning around poor performance, originating fresh ideas, building new businesses and growing existing enterprises. I have special knowledge of ‘business in Africa’ having led a business with strong Africa and international interests.Endorsements:★ “a tremendous achievement”▪ “Gary Elmes reported into me when I was Tourvest Group Chief Executive... Gary was CEO of Tourvest Accommodation and Activities Division... TAA generates EBITDA of approximately R200M which is an increase from the R150M achieved in 2018. Taking into account the 2 lost years due to Covid, this is a tremendous achievement... This was due to the leadership of Gary and Gary working closely with the respective businesses CEOs...★ “a vital member of the Group Executive”▪ “Gary was the lead on various projects from conceptualisation, tender submissions, construction and opening... he is a vital member of the Group Executive team that led the broader Group through its most difficult and challenging period during Covid.”-SJ, CEO,Tourvest Group, 2018 - 2022

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★ Chief Executive Officer, MD ★ Former Divisional CEO, Tourvest Accommodation & Activities & Group Exco Member, Tourvest Group ★ Special ‘Business in Africa’, Business Building, Strategy & Turnaround Expertise ★
Gary Elmes Work Experience Details
  • Tourvest Accomodation & Activities Division
    Ceo
    Tourvest Accomodation & Activities Division Sep 2007 - Mar 2023
    Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
    Headed a division which included multiple tourism focussed businesses - all Accommodation (hotels & lodges) and Activities (gorge swing, white water rafting, elephant back safaris, hot air balloon safaris, etc - within Africa for the Tourvest Group. Carried accountability for growth and new businesses development, reporting into the Tourvest Group CEO. Led a team including the CEOs and CFOs of each individual business, placed across Africa. Served on the Group Exco.➤ Spearhead business strategy - developing new business ideas from concept to set up, driving implementation. Led deal making and acquisition of new sites, businesses, properties – including all associated negotiations, valuations, tenders – with relevant financial teams.➤ Grew the Division by >600% from 2008 to 2022 and by 33% during Covid-19, despite Covid-19 having devastating effect on some businesses within the hospitality and leisure sectors.
  • Highgrove Financial Services
    Founder | Senior Managing Director
    Highgrove Financial Services Jan 1998 - Sep 2008
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    Established the insurance brokerage business at the request a major client (Malbak Group) after its break up. Led sales and marketing and the associated account and claims management and underwriting.
  • Price Forbes & Partners
    Corporate Client Executive
    Price Forbes & Partners 1994 - 1997
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    Managed large corporate accounts such as Malbak Group (including SA Druggists). Travelled to international clients in Africa, Italy, and the UK. Placed business at Lloyds of London.
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  • Glenrand Mib Benefit Services (Pty) Limited
    Commercial Account Executive
    Glenrand Mib Benefit Services (Pty) Limited 1990 - 1994
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    Consulted to corporate to clients, provided financial advice and financial planning services, including access to investment, risk, retirement products.
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Gary Elmes's current role is ★ Chief Executive Officer, MD ★ Former Divisional CEO, Tourvest Accommodation & Activities & Group Exco Member, Tourvest Group ★ Special ‘Business in Africa’, Business Building, Strategy & Turnaround Expertise ★.

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Gary Elmes attended Rhodes University, St Stithians College, South Africa.

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