FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Duduzile Fortunate Bogatsu (nee: Majasi) BBS Honours; MBA (Wits Business School)
Duduzile Fortunate Bogatsu believes her purpose is to develop and empower marginalised and vulnerable communities through collaboration with like-minded people and organisations. She is a co- founder of the GCU Academy of Humanity NPC and the GCU Academy of Sciences NPC & NPO.
She has over 37 years experience in business management and marketing strategy consulting, 15 years of which were in senior management, positions in the corporate sector in SA and internationally panning various industries.
Dudu founded the Afrocentric Club to develop African mindsets and economies through unity programs while she ran her strategy consulting business- Fortune-d Africa, for 13 years in RSA; and also opened two retail outlets in Rosebank and Killarney malls, showcasing her African inspired corporate wear brand, named KUPA.
Dudu is also co-founder of a new black-owned telecommunications/technology company planning to operate in SA.
The GCU Academy of Sciences NPC& NPO is one key project aimed at achieving the goal of shifting African mindsets of children to become creative producers of products and services, from an early age through an education system that orientates learners towards entrepreneurship.
She has over 37 years experience in business management and marketing strategy consulting, 15 years of which were in senior management, positions in the corporate sector in SA and internationally panning various industries.
Dudu founded the Afrocentric Club to develop African mindsets and economies through unity programs while she ran her strategy consulting business- Fortune-d Africa, for 13 years in RSA; and also opened two retail outlets in Rosebank and Killarney malls, showcasing her African inspired corporate wear brand, named KUPA.
Dudu is also co-founder of a new black-owned telecommunications/technology company planning to operate in SA.
The GCU Academy of Sciences NPC& NPO is one key project aimed at achieving the goal of shifting African mindsets of children to become creative producers of products and services, from an early age through an education system that orientates learners towards entrepreneurship.
BOARD CHAIRPERSON, NED
Jennine Lodewyks Osborne( B. Eng Chemical Engineering & B. Tech Chemical Engineering); MBA (Stellenbosch Business School)
Jennine joined the GCUAH as an Independent Non-Executive Director. She has been appointed Chairperson of the Board.
Her specialist areas of training are in Project, Strategic and Operations Management .
Jennine’s work experience was largely in the mining industry, 22 years of which were in Diamond mining & Coal, and Operational Oversight. Her production processing experience includes production at De Beers Namaqualand Mines, Kleinze; Capital Projects in gold and heavy minerals at De Beers Marine, Cape Town, managing her process consulting company, Moya; managing mining activities of Moya, design of Capital Projects in gold, heavy minerals, lead, silver, zinc, coal and iron)at PBA Projects; and as an Offshore Manager.
She also has R&D Project and departmental management skills.
Jennine also brings with her strong board management skills including preparation of Board Packs, planning, co-ordinating and chairing Board Meetings.
Her MBA thesis was on Scope Management within Capital Projects at De Beers Marine and the B.Tech Engineering Research Report was on Membrane Technology.
Her specialist areas of training are in Project, Strategic and Operations Management .
Jennine’s work experience was largely in the mining industry, 22 years of which were in Diamond mining & Coal, and Operational Oversight. Her production processing experience includes production at De Beers Namaqualand Mines, Kleinze; Capital Projects in gold and heavy minerals at De Beers Marine, Cape Town, managing her process consulting company, Moya; managing mining activities of Moya, design of Capital Projects in gold, heavy minerals, lead, silver, zinc, coal and iron)at PBA Projects; and as an Offshore Manager.
She also has R&D Project and departmental management skills.
Jennine also brings with her strong board management skills including preparation of Board Packs, planning, co-ordinating and chairing Board Meetings.
Her MBA thesis was on Scope Management within Capital Projects at De Beers Marine and the B.Tech Engineering Research Report was on Membrane Technology.
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- CHAIR, HR COMMITEE
Francois Du Toit
B. Com ( Chartered Marketing & Business Management) Post Graduate Degrees: B.Com Honours (Management)Advanced Project Management (Cum Laude), B. Com (Human Resources Management (Cum Laude) Dip (Global Human Resource Management) Dubai Business School Dip (Life Coaching), Alpha Academy, U KDip (Mentoring and Coaching), Alpha Academy, UK
Francois has spent the last 12 years honing his HR skills both nationally and internationally.
He brings construction industry experience from Group 5 and Aveng Grinaker-LTA and overseas mining experience from Lydian International Limited for whom he was based in Armenia. He spent the last 2 years consulting as a HR Business Partner for SANRAL and looks to add to the GCU Vision and bottom line through building relationships and strategic Human Resource Management.
He serves on the GCUAH Board as Non-Executive Director, in the HR, REMCO and Nomination Committee
He serves on the GCUAH Board as Non-Executive Director, in the HR, REMCO and Nomination Committee
GE (Gregory) Prinsloo Bsc (Engineering); B.Com (Marketing); IoDSA
GE (Gregory) Prinsloo Bsc (Engineering); B.Com (Marketing); IoDSA
Gregory is a skilled, passionate and educated result’s producing Director and Management Consultant.
He has a proven track record of accomplishment in growth and Expansion at scale, across multiple industries namely FMCG, HR, SAAS and GRC, both Locally and internationally (UK, USA, Europe and Africa).He has become well known in the industry as an expert relationship builder, Growth expert, Negotiator and Strategist at an Executive and Board level with over 15 years’ experience.
Independent non-executive director- M.Com Financial Management (UCT); B.Com Honours (UNISA), B.Com Economics (UWC)
Gcobisa Tshobane
Gcobisa has joined the GCU A Humanity as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Gcobisa has more than 13 years of experience in financial services including Banking and Asset/Investment management.
She worked in one of the major four banks in South Africa.
Upon joining the Asset Management Industry she took lead and serves as the chair of the Credit Committee and also carries out secretarial duties for the Committee.
She is also a member of 100Women in Finance and serves on the Working Group Committee for the 100 Women in Finance (South Africa).
Gcobisa has more than 13 years of experience in financial services including Banking and Asset/Investment management.
She worked in one of the major four banks in South Africa.
Upon joining the Asset Management Industry she took lead and serves as the chair of the Credit Committee and also carries out secretarial duties for the Committee.
She is also a member of 100Women in Finance and serves on the Working Group Committee for the 100 Women in Finance (South Africa).
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lisa Bingham: Certificates in Business Management, Editing Master Class 101,. Basic Photography, Activism & Citizen Journalisms, Editor Avid & Financial Cut Pro 7&10
A specialist as Communications and Media Director, a Technical and Creative Director and Producer, Lisa Bingham started her Media career working for the Tambo family doing Broadcast and Politics.
She has joined the GCUA Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
She has over 20 years experience in the Broadcast, Media, Marketing and the Advertising Industries and worked on Editorial productions for eNCA, CNBC, SABC, Chanel Swiss. She has Managed Projects for NGO’s and Organizations such as: SADC, AfDB, COMESA, BUSA, EAC and the African Union which have given her a solid reputation amongst high ranking Business and Government Officials.
From 2003 - 2011 Lisa worked in Rwanda for 8 years for The President of Rwanda and the Mayor of Kigali, doing Media reputation building projects. As a result of her achievements in Rwanda, she was asked to work closely with the Ambassador of Morocco, for the King of Morocco, doing Media projects on the History and Economic Future of Morocco and its People.
More recently she has worked with several Government and News Broadcasters on various Projects and has established a sound reputation amongst leading names in these sectors.
Lisa Bingham is currently the CEO of Executive Think Tank, a Communications and Media Consultancy.
She has joined the GCUA Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
She has over 20 years experience in the Broadcast, Media, Marketing and the Advertising Industries and worked on Editorial productions for eNCA, CNBC, SABC, Chanel Swiss. She has Managed Projects for NGO’s and Organizations such as: SADC, AfDB, COMESA, BUSA, EAC and the African Union which have given her a solid reputation amongst high ranking Business and Government Officials.
From 2003 - 2011 Lisa worked in Rwanda for 8 years for The President of Rwanda and the Mayor of Kigali, doing Media reputation building projects. As a result of her achievements in Rwanda, she was asked to work closely with the Ambassador of Morocco, for the King of Morocco, doing Media projects on the History and Economic Future of Morocco and its People.
More recently she has worked with several Government and News Broadcasters on various Projects and has established a sound reputation amongst leading names in these sectors.
Lisa Bingham is currently the CEO of Executive Think Tank, a Communications and Media Consultancy.