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Dr. Robert Gray is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, and management. He has held various senior positions in companies such as Ward Gray, OnBoard Tourism, and Livewired Public Relations, where he has contributed to policy decisions, marketing, human resources, and day-to-day operations. Dr. Gray has also worked with prominent companies like Massmart, Berg Management Services, and ME Stores Holdings Limited, where he has utilized his skills in strategic planning, marketing, and retail information systems. His experience spans over 28 years, with a strong background in business administration and leadership. Dr. Gray holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Texila American University and a Master of Business Leadership (MBL) from the University of South Africa. He is fluent in English, Afrikaans, and has limited working proficiency in Swahili.

Experience

    • Strategic Advisor
      • Jan 2020 - Present
      • South Africa
  • Ward Gray
    • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • CEO
      • Nov 1995 - Present
      • 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.- I...

  • OnBoard Tourism
    • Johannesburg South Africa
    • Director
      • Jan 2010 - Present
      • 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.

  • Livewired Public Relations
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    • Director and CEO
      • 2013 - 2022
      • 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 memorab...

  • Massmart
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    • Manager - Leisure Strategic Business Unit
      • Nov 1993 - Oct 1995
      • 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 strate...

    • Managing Consultant
      • Oct 1991 - Oct 1993

      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 i...

  • Bergsport (Pty) Limited
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    • Managing Director
      • Jul 1990 - Oct 1993
      • 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.

    • Managing Director
      • 1979 - 1990

      Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange at the time.

    • Health Inspector
      • 1975 - 1979
      • Zimbabwe
    • Infantry Officer
      • 1970 - 1974
      • Zimbabwe

Education

  • 2020 - 2024
    Texila American University
  • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
  • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

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