Dr. Robert Gray Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, South Africa

A company that sources a diverse range of opportunities within Africa.With 20 years of African experience, working on behalf of, listed companies, privately owned businesses and individual entrepreneurs with financial interests in developing their markets in Africa and government departments.- Identifies new market opportunities for clients - Secures suitable business partners. - Evaluates viability studies. - Networks with other professional disciplines, specialists in their respective fields. In the mineral and mining sector, sources suitable properties, plant and equipment for turnkey projects. Recruits, the professional team and main contractors. Assists in negotiations for funding of equipment and operating capital. Manages the financing, administration and legal aspects of the contract, including liaison with the relevant authorities. Assumes executive management positions in newly established operations, pending the appointment of a full time incumbent. Management Consulting provides comprehensive business consulting services to smaller and medium sized companies across a wide spectrum.- Identifies and negotiates with other parties in different global locations in structuring transactions.

South Africa

Johannesburg South Africa

OnBoard Tourism is a company comprised of:- OnBoard Representation (Hotel groups and National Tourism offices)- OnBoard Connect (Public and digital relations)- OnBoard Consult (Hospitality and Crisis consulting) OnBoard has a 20 year track history in the Southern African market.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

- Public Relations (Development, planning & implementation of communications strategy)- Brand development (Building your brand through content generation and thought leadership)- Digital PR (Combining traditional PR with content marketing and social media)- Event management (We create memorable and well-organised conferences and corporate events)- External & Internal communication (Concept and creative development of external communications campaigns and internal communications strategy development)

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Reported to General Merchandise Director. Responsible for the profitability and ongoing development of the unit which supplied 30 stores country wide. Controlled a sales budget of R500 million per annum. Contributed at senior management level to policy decisions on matters pertaining to strategic planning and core focus, marketing, human resources and day to day operations. Travelled extensively both locally and overseas in the Far East, Asia, Europe and the United States, attending trade fairs and exhibitions, visiting suppliers and stores.

Utilising professional and technical resources available from within Bergsport, established a management consulting service, concentrating on strategic planning, marketing and retail information systems. Clients were acquired predominantly through word of mouth recommendation and included major industrial organisations, leading insurance brokers, manufacturers and wholesalers.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Managing Director and 60% shareholder. Responsible for establishing the company, for its profitability and ongoing development. Approached by Masstores to head up their Leisure Strategic Business Unit. Importers, distributors and retailers of specialised alpine, camping and trekking equipment.

Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange at the time.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

Doctor Of Business Administration - Dba, Open Strategy

Master Of Business Leadership (Mbl)

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.)