Gary D.-Partner
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Experience
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
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
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
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
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.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Sales, Operations, Audit, Finance, Supply Chain Management, and 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
Education
Nyenrode Business University
Master of Science in Finance and Accounting · Finance and Accounting · Breukelen, Netherlands
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
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Gary is based in Cape Town, South Africa and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Gary speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), Afrikaans (Advanced), English (Advanced).
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. Note that Gary may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Gary would be well-suited for roles such as: Partner, CEO Africa, Director.
Gary's most recent position is Partner at weACT BV – weACT pty (ltd).
In recent years, Gary has worked for weACT BV – weACT pty (ltd) and HI-TEC / Magnum / Interceptor / Duca del Cosma / Trappers.
Gary is most experienced in industries like Retail, Sport, and Professional Services. Gary also has some experience in Manufacturing.
Gary is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Operations, and Audit. Gary also has some experience in Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Marketing.
Gary has recently worked in industries like Retail, Sport, and Professional Services.
Gary has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain Management.
Gary holds a Master in Finance and Accounting from Nyenrode Business University and a Bachelor in Finance and Accounting from Nyenrode Business University.
Gary has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Oxford Executive Leadership Programme, Digital Product Management – MadeFor, and Broad-Based BEE Champions Course – Transcend.
The availability of Gary needs to be confirmed.
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