Gerard Augustine
Independent Non-Executive Director
BPharm (Rhodes) | ND Prod Man; BTech Bus Admin (NMMU/PE Tech) | LDP (WITS)
Gerard is a seasoned executive professional with a background in sales, marketing, operations and supply chain management, strategy and team management across retail, healthcare, manufacturing, consumer electronics and ICT sectors, with a successful track record of operating and interacting at C-level and with industry leaders. Gerard is currently working in a consultant and advisory capacity, focused on the informal sector consumer, creating inclusivity across various initiatives and building long-term sustainability and access. #improvinglivesforbetter; #impactthatmatters.
As an Executive Officer, Gerard served on various operating and board committees and represented South Africa as an ambassador on a Rotary Group Study Exchange programme to the USA. Recognized for sales, marketing, operational excellence and business acumen, Gerard is a regular participant in the IBM Global CMO Annual Studies, a Council Member at Gerson Lehrman Group (Retail & Healthcare Expert) and a passionate mentor and high-performance team developer.
Gerard holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree, a National Diploma in Production & Operations Management (cum laude) and a BTech Business Administration Degree (cum laude). He further completed his MTech Business Administration subjects (cum laude) and has not yet submitted his thesis in fulfilment of the degree.
