Gary Scallan Email & Phone Number

Swellendam, Wc, Za

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Primary Responsibilities:- Source high-quality plant oils, butters, resins and unprocessed botanical ingredients from trusted African growers and cooperatives.- Vet suppliers thoroughly; perform on-site checks and lab tests to ensure purity standards for each material.- Maintain a small, selective portfolio of premium bulk ingredients catering to artisanal natural products manufacturers.- Manage relationships with grower co-ops in remote African villages to establish ethical, sustainable and transparent sourcing.- Prospect and develop wholesale accounts; negotiate bulk supply agreements with new business partners.- Coordinate logistics of exporting bulk commodities from African countries to buyers worldwide.- Represent the company at trade shows; consult manufacturers on formulating with unique African botanicals.Requirements:- 3+ years experience sourcing commodities directly from origin sites.- Expert knowledge of natural plant oils and extracts used in cosmetics, medicinals, etc.- Commitment to equitable, sustainable partnerships across the supply chain.- Willingness to regularly travel to Africa to visit producers on location.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Director of Fundraising arm

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Founder & Managing Director, Barbet Communications• Direct comprehensive strategic communications programmes for conscience-driven brands and nonprofits committed to positive social and environmental impact• Secure major broadcast features, digital coverage and speaking engagements to amplify brand narratives • Build ethical influence through emotionally intelligent storytelling that promotes sustainable values• Directed a 7-year global public relations retainer for an LSE-listed multinational firm as key client contact and campaign lead• Spearheaded international integrated communications projects including a localised marketing event for 250 guests across 5 countries • Developed and executed targeted PR strategies at two World Economic Forums, securing top-tier business and trade media coverage• Onboarded and consulted for various boutique-conscious brands on sharpening purpose-driven messaging and market positioning

Germiston

Local Government Councillor & Environmental Affairs Leader- Twice elected as a proportional representative on the municipal council in Gauteng province.- Acted as party spokesperson for waste management in the Environmental Development Oversight Committee. - Led strategic research initiatives to streamline landfill operations across the province; spearheaded amendments to bylaws and legislation to enable waste reduction and recycling.- Organised a successful grassroots resistance campaign involving petitions and public forums to block the approval of a controversial mega coal mine. - Managed field operations, volunteer mobilisation and election observation for 300+ volunteers during three elections.- Provided ongoing guidance to the party's environmental policy task team to develop positions on issues like climate change, conservation, air/water pollution and sustainable development.- Secured front-page media coverage, uncovering incidents of corruption and opacity in the local government.

International

Vice-Consul: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Third Secretary: Libreville, Gabon,Assistant Representative: Luanda, Angola

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Completed

Activities and Societies: Chairman: Geographical SocietyMajors: History, Geography Other: English, Introduction to German, South African.

Matric, Humanities, Completed

Activities and Societies: Deputy-Head Prefect Chairman: Historical Society, Geographical Society Durban Youth CouncilSubjects: English.