Glenn Gillis

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CEO of Sea Monster Entertainment and Chairperson of Games for Change Africa. EO Member. @ Sea Monster Entertainment
Glenn Gillis's Location
City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, South Africa
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About Glenn Gillis

Glenn Gillis is a CEO of Sea Monster Entertainment and Chairperson of Games for Change Africa. EO Member. at Sea Monster Entertainment. He possess expertise in post production, animation, augmented reality, film, television and 21 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Over the past few years I've attended a special event called WPP Stream, and each year I get to connect with Glenn. I'm always blown away by his insights and ideas in how to engage people in innovative and authentic ways, through the games and platforms he develops. He has a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for making a difference. I will definitely be working more closely with Glenn, and would highly recommend him and his company Sea Monster." and "Glenn is the consummate creative maverick genius type! Loved by all, with his infectious personality and depth of expertise it is no doubt his business has attracted some of the largest clients, both local and from abroad. Glenn's team is filled with formidable experts that can rise to any challenge. It is also rare that a 'service-based' business has been so good at building tech and digital products. A hard pivot that most don't get right. If you are looking for ANYTHING gamification-related, Glenn is your guy."

Glenn Gillis's Current Company Details
Sea Monster Entertainment

Sea Monster Entertainment

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CEO of Sea Monster Entertainment and Chairperson of Games for Change Africa. EO Member.
Glenn Gillis Work Experience Details
  • Sea Monster Entertainment
    Chief Executive Officer
    Sea Monster Entertainment Jul 2011 - Present
    Cape Town, Western Cape, Za
    I am the co-founder and CEO of Sea Monster Entertainment - a global leader in the impact gaming space. Based in Cape Town, Sea Monster offers game design and development services to large corporates and public benefit organisations in South Africa, across Africa and around the world. Operating at the intersection of play and purpose, Sea Monster understands how to use storytelling and the power of games to offer solutions to global problems by driving business goals and social outcomes.I am responsible for the entire business, strategy and funding for Sea Monster which currently employs a core team of 38 people, plus a network of over 30 service providers and specialist developers. I am also a regular speaker at international industry events and conferences.
  • Games For Change Africa
    Chairperson
    Games For Change Africa Jan 2022 - Present
    I am grateful to serve as the inaugural chairperson of Games for Change Africa - the regional chapter of the global Games for Change nonprofit organisation, founded in New York 20 years ago. Games for Change promotes the idea that games can have an impact beyond pure entertainment. Our chapter brings together a diverse range of skills, expertise and capacity, to celebrate and promote opportunities in the serious gaming space for games in Africa, made by Africa, for the world. Our flagship event is our Games for Change Africa event held annually in December as part of Africa Games Week.
  • Pagg - Pan Africa Gaming Group
    Co-Founder
    Pagg - Pan Africa Gaming Group Feb 2022 - Present
    Nairobi, Ke
    I am a co-founder of the Pan Africa Gaming Group (PAGG) - a network of the largest impact and pure entertainment gaming studios on the continent. We are building a world-class gaming ecosystem to attract serious investment and deliver high quality and authentic gaming solutions to the world. We represent most of the experienced game design and development capacity on the continent, and are actively looking for ways to unlock the potential of the world’s next 1 billion players, together.
  • Entrepreneurs'​ Organization
    Member
    Entrepreneurs'​ Organization 2019 - Present
    Alexandria, Va, Us
  • Relate Trust
    Chairperson And Co-Founder
    Relate Trust 2008 - Present
    The Relate Trust is an established Not For Profit Organisation based in Cape Town, South Africa. Relate makes and markets beaded bracelets, that generate benefits at 3 levels: By creating income for the beaders; providing a means for worthy causes to raise funds; and by connecting people to those causes. Relate is aligned to United Against Malaria, The Gates Foundation, Amy Foundation and many other worthy causes. To date we have sold 3m + bracelets and generated in excess of 350 full time equivalent jobs and R68m+ in beneficiary payments (as at June 22).
  • Clockwork Zoo
    General Manager
    Clockwork Zoo Mar 2009 - Feb 2011
    Za
    Glenn was the General Manager of Clockwork Zoo, the largest 2D animation and live TV production business in South Africa. During this time he succesfully completed a restructuring and rescue plan for the company. He dealt with the banks and other creditors, implemented a full turn-around strategy, whilst ensuring that the company delivered over 26 hours of international quality animation content to the likes of Disney.Glenn had overall responsibility for the company strategy, financial and other support services, the daily running of the business as well as the management of a team of over 120 managers, producers, animators and content creators.
  • Glenn Gillis Consulting
    Consultant
    Glenn Gillis Consulting Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
    Glenn provided strategy, hands-on management, business research, facilitation and consulting services to a wide range of private and government organisations. He developed extensive experience specifically in the area of the media, creative and film sectors.In addition Glenn had many projects and management assignments across various industries including IT companies, travel agencies, architectural practices, and manufacturing businesses amongst others. Glenn also put together a property development in the hospitality industry, which was succesfully completed in February 2010. In the public sector he has worked with the IDC, the DTI, the Cape Film Commission and the Department of Economic Development, where he was appointed to the steering committee of the Regional Innovation Council in 2010. He was involved in the drafting of the Film Rebate strategy and also had significant input into enterprise and skills development and transformation initiatives across the film and media industry.
  • Moonlighting Film Production Services
    General Manager
    Moonlighting Film Production Services Sep 2004 - Mar 2006
    Cape Town, Za
    Engaged as GM at Moonlighting, a company that provides production services for commercial, film and TV projects globally. Roles include formulating international business strategy, implementing management controls and generally improving the day-to-day management of the company. Glenn had overall responsibility for the shared services division which includes finance, marketing, IT, operations and HR. He also oversaw the expansion of the businesses in Romania, Chile and Namibia.
  • Tradewinds Parasols
    Marketing Director
    Tradewinds Parasols Jun 1997 - Mar 2000
    This company was the pre-eminent supplier of wood and canvas parasols (market umbrellas) in the world. Clients include most of the largest FMCG brands, as well as hotels groups and retailers internationally. Responsibilities included co-ordinating the international selling and marketing effort, input into the strategic direction of the company and implementation of all marketing plans and budgets. Glenn organised and implemented global sales and marketing strategy across 30 countries and grew the export component of manufacturing business from 40% to 70% in 3 years. Glenn was part of the team that won the DTI’s President’s Award for Export Achievement in 1999.
  • Melbro / J Melnick & Co
    Group Marketing Manager
    Melbro / J Melnick & Co Jan 1993 - May 1997
    Employed by one of the largest import and distribution company in Africa, to oversee the marketing initiative within their various trading divisions. Responsibilities included liaison with overseas suppliers, brand management functions (including brands such as Red Bull, Hershey’s, Lindt chocolates, Wrigley’s and many other leading global brands). He provided strategic input into the group as a whole. Glenn acquired and managed agencies for leading global brands and conceptualised and implemented launch or growth strategies for these. He managed the sales team, including 5 sales managers and over 80 reps and key account managers

Glenn Gillis Skills

Post Production Animation Augmented Reality Film Television Character Animation Documentaries Marketing Video Production Social Media Marketing Strategy Strategic Planning Digital Media Management Strategy Leadership Film Production Entertainment Business Strategy Commercials Storyboarding Producing Video Games After Effects Directing Feature Films

Glenn Gillis Education Details

  • University Of Cape Town
    University Of Cape Town
    Research
  • Camps Bay High School
    Camps Bay High School
    Matric With Exemption

Frequently Asked Questions about Glenn Gillis

What company does Glenn Gillis work for?

Glenn Gillis works for Sea Monster Entertainment

What is Glenn Gillis's role at the current company?

Glenn Gillis's current role is CEO of Sea Monster Entertainment and Chairperson of Games for Change Africa. EO Member..

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What schools did Glenn Gillis attend?

Glenn Gillis attended University Of Cape Town, Camps Bay High School.

What skills is Glenn Gillis known for?

Glenn Gillis has skills like Post Production, Animation, Augmented Reality, Film, Television, Character Animation, Documentaries, Marketing, Video Production, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning.

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