ADVISORY BOARD

Gavin Watson

Chief Executive Officer and captain of industry, Gavin Watson, is founder of the Bosasa Group of Companies with its head office in the Mogale Business Park. Here, he successfully nurtured more than 80 black economic empowered companies into sustainable service based business entities. These have a collective turnover in excess of ZAR1.7 billion.   It is he that envisioned a business school with features that would change the way employees function and grow.  Watson is the founder of the WIBL and also serves on the Advisory Board.

Watson understands all facets of business having being exposed as a young boy to family enterprises.  He   has served as expert consultant to blue chip companies, functioning at the interface between government, local and international organisations. He also has unique knowledge of the leadership, dynamics and operational aspects of both the private and public sector. As such he has been able to fulfil the role of honest broker, mediating understanding of the intricate requirements of a fledgling democracy within a free market system.

Watson has a rare aptitude for recognising profitable multi-dimensional economic opportunities. His success may be attributed to his business philosophy. He pursues ventures which reflect seven key criteria: high barriers to entry; serving the best interests of the country;  the projects are socio-economically sustainable, social responsibility underpins each  venture; the environment is not compromised, people are developed and integrated knowledge management systems guarantee delivery.

Watson is respected by all stakeholders for his active support of ethical capitalism and integrated social responsibility projects. His ability to translate visionary innovation into strategy and business practicalities with minimum risk has been consistently recognised by his peers. He was also actively involved in the strategic transformation of the South African government within the new democratic paradigm.

Gavin Watson