Gary De Vogel - Partner

Q: Where is Gary based?

Gary is based in Cape Town, South Africa and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Gary speak?

Gary speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), Afrikaans (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Gary have?

Gary has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Gary has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Gary may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gary's latest experience?

Gary's most recent position is Partner at weACT BV – weACT pty (ltd) .

Q: What companies has Gary worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gary has worked for weACT BV – weACT pty (ltd) and HI-TEC / Magnum / Interceptor / Duca del Cosma / Trappers .

Q: Which industries is Gary most experienced in?

Gary is most experienced in industries like Retail , Sport , and Professional Services . Gary also has some experience in Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Gary most experienced in?

Gary is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Supply Chain Management , and Operations . Gary also has some experience in Audit , Finance , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Gary worked in recently?

Gary has recently worked in industries like Retail , Sport , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Gary worked in recently?

Gary has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Sales , and Supply Chain Management .

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Experience

Jan 2026 - Present

6 months

Partner

weACT BV – weACT pty (ltd)

Interim management (general, finance, operational, marketing, commercial, product design development cycle management, retail)
Merger and acquisition: due diligence and valuation support and advisory
Board-as-a-service (non-exec / board mentor)
Business process outsourcing lead: audit, assurance and accounting
Dedicated service center set-up and fractional back-office support
Family office executive support
Business turn around service

Oct 2020 - Dec 2025

5 years 3 months

Cape Town, South Africa

CEO Africa

HI-TEC / Magnum / Interceptor / Duca del Cosma / Trappers

Steering multi-brand growth and market expansion across Africa for five entities
Executive oversight on finance, operations, IT, supply chain, product development, sales and marketing
Acquisition of multi-branded retail group Trappers in 2023
Retail expansion
Achieved 3× growth in a 50-year mature business, heading to ZAR 1 B

Jun 2017 - Oct 2019

2 years 5 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Director

HI-TEC / Magnum / Interceptor

Oversaw expansion of African operations and forged multi-million-dollar distribution deals
Managed trademark management, sales development, regionalized marketing needs and distributor relationships
Built the safety brand from R40 M to R100 M in 2 years

Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

1 year 10 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Group Controller / Finance and Operations Manager Benelux

Hi-Tec Sports International Holdings BV

Delivered financial transformation projects and improved operational efficiency
Managed global cash flow, budgeting and rolling forecasts
Consolidated management accounts and global audit management
Led due diligence in M&A
Submitted 10-K and 10-Q for new subsidiary and parent entity on US stock exchange
Served as interim managing director Benelux

Sep 2010 - Sep 2015

5 years 1 month

The Hague, Netherlands

Audit Leader / Senior Staff / Assistant Accountant

Deloitte

Managed audits across public and private sectors; led multiple teams and audit committee communications
Consulted as financial and business controller, conducted risk assessments, subsidy audits and operational merger leadership

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Retail, Sport, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Retail

Sport

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Sales, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Audit, Finance, and Marketing.

Sales

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Audit

Finance

Marketing

Summary

Dynamic executive leader with a strong foundation in finance, operations, and strategic management in sales, marketing and product development. Proven success in global expansion, organizational restructuring, and high-impact leadership across the sportswear, safety & tactical gear and retail sectors. People-focused, performance-driven, and resilient under pressure.

Skills

People-Oriented & Highly Communicative.
High Stress Resistance & Hard Work Ethic.
Strong Leadership And Team Collaboration.
Client-Centered And Results-Driven.
Strategic Thinking And Financial Acumen On Continuous Improvement.

Languages

Dutch

Native

Afrikaans

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

Nyenrode Business University

Master of Science in Finance and Accounting · Finance and Accounting · Breukelen, Netherlands

Sep 2010 - Jun 2014

Nyenrode Business University

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting · Finance and Accounting · Breukelen, Netherlands

Certifications & licenses

Oxford Executive Leadership Programme

Digital Product Management – MadeFor

Broad-Based BEE Champions Course – Transcend

CIMA – Operational Level | Adv Dip MA

Modelled United Nations (7x)

SECC (Contact Center)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Retail 7.5 y

Avg length 2 y 11 m

Longest experience 5 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (South Africa, Netherlands)

Primary country South Africa

Expertise

Recent roles Partner, CEO Africa, Director

Main industries Retail, Sport, Professional Services

Main business areas Sales, Operations, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 6

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Created

January 2026

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Where is Gary based?

Gary is based in Cape Town, South Africa and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Gary speak?

Gary speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), Afrikaans (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Gary have?

Gary has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Gary has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Gary may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gary be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gary would be well-suited for roles such as: Partner, CEO Africa, Director.

What is Gary's latest experience?

Gary's most recent position is Partner at weACT BV – weACT pty (ltd).

What companies has Gary worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gary has worked for weACT BV – weACT pty (ltd) and HI-TEC / Magnum / Interceptor / Duca del Cosma / Trappers.

Which industries is Gary most experienced in?

Gary is most experienced in industries like Retail, Sport, and Professional Services. Gary also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Gary most experienced in?

Gary is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Supply Chain Management, and Operations. Gary also has some experience in Audit, Finance, and Marketing.

Which industries has Gary worked in recently?

Gary has recently worked in industries like Retail, Sport, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Gary worked in recently?

Gary has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Gary's education?

Gary holds a Master in Finance and Accounting from Nyenrode Business University and a Bachelor in Finance and Accounting from Nyenrode Business University.

Does Gary have any certificates?

Gary has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Oxford Executive Leadership Programme, Digital Product Management – MadeFor, and Broad-Based BEE Champions Course – Transcend.

What is the availability of Gary?

Gary is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Gary?

Gary's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.