13:5? Headoffice Durban 307 21?? i Lhadhunhlp . Eugen-genes Resume at Kwanele Gumbi I am an entrepreneur. I have been most active in Media and CommUnicetiona. Arts and Culture, Primary Healthcare. Commercial Real Estate, Trade, and investmentssingle mother. at a tlme when the country was aflame in a justi?able ?ght for quality education and equal rights. events which were a precursor to the so-called 'Lost Generation". My humble beginnings, like those of many of my generation. evidently created an uncertain start. The consequent "gift? or "blessing in disguise" of this is that i was forced to be a resourceful, independent. imaginative self - starter. with an ability to self-create early in life. I believe in the adage that "how you start has no bearing on how you will ?nish.? My education qualifications! certi?cates obtained post metric which includes being awarded a Certi?cate in Real Estate Investing and Financing; Swiss Finance institute. Geneva Switzerland (2005) and obtaining a PLD Certificate at Harvard University Business School (2008(7) all of which were self- funded are a testimony to this. Given that my work life commenced during the throes of the democratic transition. and belief i hold on the need to combine duty to country with the duty to self, it became inevitable that 1 Would cut my entrepreneurial teeth from early opportunities that germinated from-the developing state. 113 59 Headoff ice Durban 30? 21?? . 004.3022 i My keen intellect and sense of Judgment has afforded me the capacity to anticipate and ?see what's Next." Hence. my career spans both the private. public and non- governmental sactor Industries. I was invited to contribute towards the strategic development of numerous organizations and entities Including but not limited to The Dorban Chamber of Commerce and industry (DCCI). The Durban Chamber Foundation. The institute of Directors. Business Arts South Africa (BASA). The Market Theatre 2 Foundation amongst others. The common denominator has been deep experience in Business. Arts. and Culture. Real Estate. Trade and investment spanning over 20 years. The high watermark being a well- honed ability to combine the artistic excellence and skill with business skills to create a platform for strong and suetainabie business. My early entrepreneurial ventures as well as the turn- around strategy I led at the Market Theatre. an organization anchored on artistic excellence and currently poised to be amongst the leading art institutions In the world should place me in good stead in evaluating and creating a future today. for the SABC. The attributes which stage my entrepreneurial flair are a good for financial opportunity and value: ability to conceptualize. commercialize and seize opportunity led me found 'g Thumb?Print Event Management in 1997. a Media and Communications Company charged with developing a communication strategy for established business and cutting edge projects. One of its anchor assignments Included the iconic Gunston 500. a preoursorto the Vcdacom Beach Africa Festival attracting more than 1Miliion people over a today period. The contract endured for three years. and the festival became a national and global event materially contributing to the City of Durban?s trscus. economic multiplier exceeding R250Million. in 2003. Gumbl Global. as part of a BEE consortIUm bought equity into Bralt Private Equity. in an R1. SB transaction divested with healthy multiples in 2011. On the other hand. AmeGumbi Properties acquired and managed the valuable commercial real estate. The Chamber House Durban CBD. an assetheidtlii 2011. i combined my entrepreneurial skills and accountability. i became actively involved in the Corporate Governance movement through the as board member. member of the executive committee as well as Chairman of the KZN loD Chapter. I was invited by the Centre for Corporate Governance in Africa. University of Steiienbosch Business School as part of the reference group of experts to review the design of a corporate governance metrics tool which sought to measUre corporate governance performance of PIC investee Companies listed on the JSE. 14:01 Headoffice Durban 21?? During this period. 1 initiated and participated in outbound and inbound Trade Missions and Delegations through my work with the Durban Chamber and Commerce and industry. Given my interest in World Trade and Economics, i have a love for and understanding of Global Markets having attended trade missions in international markets like Japan. Belgium, France, Malaysia. (New Orleans. Los Angeles), Ruesia, Czech Republic. In so far as African markets. participated in trade missions involving Mocamblque. Zambia. Zimbabwe, SWsziiand. Morocco, and Seychelles amongst others. The culmination of my. exposure and buainess experience has led to an establishment of enduring Diplomatic relationships and channels some solidi?ed through the Head of Missions. a Cultural Diplomacy initiative i developed through the Market Theatre Foundation together with the Department of international Relations and Cooperation (DIRCD). Because ideas and innovation drive me. established Global Research a: Medical Network in response to giving effect to the Democratic Government's policy to provide accessible primary health care services at the basic community level for the bene?t of the community. Amongst the iconic assignments included advising KZN Health Department on HlVIAids 8- Awareness and support the roll out of ARV?sthrough The Global Fund at a time when the AIDS deniaiist mindset impeded effective treatment, commonity response. and assess. I understand the relationship and dynamics between National. Provincial and Local government. deep appreciation of grassroots community perceptions and needs. with an ability to distil viable projects and programming as well as a deep understanding of the connection between language. culture. symbols and effective communication given the social divide. i am a good communicator, a motivator of people. with an ability to create a vision and ability to execute. good creative imagination. developmental economy My personal style of leadership is to lead from the front. I am outspoken and thrive in environments which place a premium on courageous leadership. The consequent weaknesses are that I eschew mindless bureaucracy. People i have worked with would describe me as a demanding. ?rm but fair. a sUpportive and strategic leader who is decisive especially in the face of uncertainty and a stickier for detail while driven by agreed outputs. My personal values of hard work. discipline and never giving up. are values which have placed me in good stead. They will be invaluable to the SABC. to stabilize it. map out its next course of action. investing in what works. turning around and discarding that which does not work. above all following a course of action through to the end. . 005.3022 3132' 201? 14:04 Headefice Durban 21?? Education EMU ll'?l?li'lg ThrDUgh formal education. I have acquired technical skills in asset and share valuation. property valuation. portfolio management. creating and reviewing 'business models. project design. and management; strategy development and management. board leadership. executive recruitment. talent development. organizational renewal and turnaround. sales and marketing. attended the following institutions: - Matriculated at Adams College. KwsZulu?Natal (1995) - Admitted for B-Com Accounting. University of Cape Town (1996 incomplete due to ?nancial reasons) - Admitted to a 800m at University of South AfricatUNlSA) - UNDIUKZN BSocSc 1998 - 2000 (credits towards MAP) - Diploma in Health and Fitness from The Exercise Teachers Academy (ETA) Durban (1999) - Completed Management Advancement Program University of Natal (UKZN) (2000) - Completed Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management University of Natal (UKZN) (2002) - Certi?cate in New Venture Creation; University of Witwatersrand. Graduate School of Business (2003) I Certi?cate in Negotiation Dynamics; University of Witwatersrand. Graduate School of Buainass (2004) - Certi?cate in issues in Leadership; University of Witwatersrand, Graduate School of Business (2004) - Certificate in Project Management - University of Steiienbosch; Graduate School of Business (2004) - Certi?cate in Real Estate investing and Financing: Swiss Finance institute. Geneva Switzerland (2005) . Program for Leadership Development; Harvard Business School. Boston Massachusetts (2006 - 2007) . Director Development Part i and II with the institute of Directors (2003M) I Being a Director with the institute of Directors (2013) P. 008.3022 I .u - "bl. ran-u m. . .. 302083201? 14:05 Hcadui'l'iui: Durban 30? 21?? Work History As leader of an executive team made of 6 staff. I developed the growth strategy. the business plan. and undertook all the investment decisions. allocating appropriate capital and identifying business Investors and business partners for Gumbi Global as well as its subsidiaries and related companies Global Research. AmaGumbl Bropsrties. Thumb- Print Event Management. For the past decade. I have been connecting Arts with Commerce and entertainment to create suatainable organizations. Some of the indicative projects and roles are: Chairman of The Market Theatre Foundation. an Agency of The Department of Arts and Culture (2009. 2012 to date) was invited to joined the Market Theatre as a member of the Board in 2009. I became part of a team charged with reviving and repositioning the Institution. This lead to my appointment as Chairman of the Board in 2012. The iconic Market Theatre is amongst the leading theaters and art Institutions in the world. My role as Chairman was to oversee the turnaround strategy which would see the conversion the theater from protest theater to one of the leading theaters in the world alongside Broadway. Exercising stewardship of the Institution together with a board comprising of 7 directors made of respected industry doyens like Dr. John Keni. Prof Zakes and other captains of lnduetry has been most rewarding. The strategy has ensured organizational renewal and repositioning of artistic excellence and programming. drawing patronage of high caliber. diverse audience. the redevelopment of the New Town precinct catalyzing Investment of more than R2bn in the precinct. Due to our sound stewardship of The Market Theatre. the Department of Arts and Culture gave us the task of Administrator of Arts Centre. Within 36 months, we have turned it aroLind the theater and repositioned it as a Pan African Community Theatre and a Business Unit of The Market Theatre Foundation. We continue to enjoy and Invest in global collaborations with the US Embassy. French Embassy Heads of Missions. Nelson Mandela Foundation. Chairman of the Joint Operations Committee 2014 to present I JOC Is an inter institutional structure endorsed by the Minister of Arts and Culture to coordinate and align the activities of the departments Public Works. Arts Culture. Market Theatre In respect to merger of WindyBi-ow to the Market Theatre Foundation. 14:0? IFP llecdoffico Durban (WHOM 21?? Durban Chamber of Commerce Industry DCCI (2000 - 2015] have served as Board member for 15 years, eight years of which I was an ordinary Board Member. followed by the position of Vice President 3 years and Deputy President for four years respectively. have dealt with all spheres of government, created international and local strategic partnerships for the bene?t of the chamber members. I have attended and presented papers at World Chamber Conferences in on various topics affecting the SMME sector: In my capacity as Chairman of the SMME Committee:- - introduced a closed preferential procurement for members of the Chamber within private and state-owned companies a forerunner to enterprise development. Coordinate all SMME activities. - A two-month Work study in 2004 In Flanders. Belgium led to a long-lasting bene?cial relationship with one of the respected Chambers in Belgium, the Voka Chamber, Antwerp. This relationship provided Insight and valuable take away programs like the Plato. a mentorship and Bank Employee Seoondment programs which I introduced to the Chamber, programs which exist till today. . To improve access to ?nance and catalyze business growth we managed and grew the SMME Desk's suit of services in collaboration with ABBA Bank where the Bani: seconded employees to coordinate and provide access to funding, a ?rst of its kind soon replicated by other Chambers around the country . After the establishment of the KZN Growth Coalition. I played the role of advocacy for SMME inclusion in procurement opportunities in catalytic projects. The SMME Business Fair by eThekwinl was founded on our urging and advocacy. Standard Bank 'I'Durb?sn'Chamber' seven (7) years - Initiating. Planning and Participated in inbound and OutboUnd Trade Missions In France. UK. lndia. USA. Malaysia. China, Hong Kong, Taiwan. Australia Brazil, Russia. Germany, Russia. Czech Republic. Swaziland. Mozambique. Seychelles. Belgium identify trade opportunities while matchmaking with local business partners. Given that the Largest Port in Africa is in eThekwini. have during my tenure as Deputy President of the Chamber refocused the interest in Port and Maritime by initiating and hosting the delegation led by the Governor of Antwerp. Belgium. i also represented the Chamber in Salvador and presented a paper on International Cooperation of Chambers 14:09 Ilcedofficc Durban 30? 21?? P.009r?022 Chairman of the Durban Chamber Foundation Chairman (2005 -- 2015) . Developed and nurtured the ten (10) year relationship between the Durban Chamber Foundation and British American Tobacco of South Africa. BAT provided an R10m sponsorship during this period for the development of the SMME in KZN leading to approximately 2000 per annum SMME bene?ting through the skills development program. The SMME Conference was anchored based on this sponsorship, later adopted by SEDA as the Best Practice Model for engagement with SMME We were part of the consortium for the initial South African Global Fund recipients toWards the ?ght against HlV/Aids. Durban Chamber Foundation and UKZN recipient of the initial Global Fund Funding to Sub-Saharan Africa to combat the spread of HIV Aids. Working with an international team of funders and South African National Aids Council (SANAC) including Politicians I National Treasury Department. This funding was received long before the South African Government had formulated and adopted its roll out of medication. Chairman of Business Arts South Africa (BASA) (2011 2016) From 2007 was an ordinary Board member of BASA subsequently elevated to the position of Board Chairman in 201 have worked with some of the top banks in South Africa RMB. ABSA, and private collectors. My role has included building trust between the private sector and government leading to continued co- investment in Arts. The prevailing theme has been on how to keep the best of South African art within the country while at the same time it is being exhibited and showcased to be enjoyed by future generations. Celebrate Durban 2002 - 2005 Conceptuallzed and project managed Celebrate Durban. a concept designed to bring social cohesion and patriotism for Durban and the forerunner to DUrben'a Tourism success of today. The approach was to involve Durban's sister cities in the US. New Orleans and Chicago which we had to visit to create meaningful partnerships. Durban Vodacom Beach Africa (2003 -2005) Contracted by eThekwini Municipality as project manager of what is dubbed as the World's Biggest Beach Festival. Through the provision of excellent programming of entertainment inbound toudem, provision of international sporting and sur?ng event. trade opportunities for small business. contracting with entertainment llne- ups, negotiating broadcasting 30.! EU 1 14: 11 IFP Hoodoffioo Durban 30? 21?? rights. liaison with established radio stations and TV: marketing and publicity of Durban as a prime tourism destination through the winter season. Community Development Workers (CDW) for the Expanded Public Works Program (EPWP) on behalf of the Provincial Government KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Launch (2005 -2006) The project involved developing a blueprint for the Expanded Public Works Program to galvanize youth employment and participation in community development In Ugu District uThungulu. uMgungundlovu. and KwaDukuza. [was charged with overseeing tho development of commonity partnerships with the project as well as its successful launch. This allowed us to work with various communities and towards embracing government programs. We Were working directly with the Program Office for CDW. Installation of Amakhosi Department of COGTA (2005 - 200617) Post-democratic rearrangement to restore traditional leadership as recognized by the constitution. i was appointed to consulting with various individual royal households. communities towards the installation of their heads through the Department of Local Government Traditional Affairs for their participation. Talk-Show Host with KZN Regional Commercial Radio Station iGagasi FM and Radio Commentary (2008 - 20011) i served as host of a Current Affairs Program on a Regional radio station with a National Reach on international Economics. Political and Current Affairs. This opportunity. while drawing on my bueineaa and trade experience also strengthened my understanding of the Radio medium. its business model. programming and content delivery. Various print media have sought my expertise and economic understanding for commentary on economic trends and related topics, particularly a breakdown and review of the South African National Budget. as well as its impact on a variety of lnduetries. A defining moment at the beginning of 2008 following the are (Global Financial Crisis) is that. in it no dismay of many. my analysis resulted in my giving an economic projection that its impact would abate only after 2016. enduring from ?2008 201 thua dubbing it ?the lost decade.? This analysis holds tl'Ue and has proven correct to this day. 30(053'201? 14:13 Headoff i CB Durban 30? 21?? . 011.3022 Department of Health KZN Project: Establishment of District Aids Council. HIV Aids Awareness (2002 -- 2007) Our company was aWardsd a project to establish the district Aids Council around the province 11 District Municipalities. We played a supporting role in disseminating information on the treatment drive and debunking the surrounding the virus. We also did the communication plan for the Hit/{Aide program throughout the province. We interacted at the coal face of health planning at provincial and district level. Aids Communication Strategy Our responsibility was to create an appropriate communication strategy to the public while ensuring the accuracy of the clinical information and debunk any surrounding the disease. This annIverl the ABC: Campaign, (than) and key points to where communities and individuals can seek help to prevent the spread of HIV Aids. We created the communication strategy in the common languages of the affected communities. used cultural symbols and norms to promote safe behavioral patterns and alter attitudes. We conceived and commissioned the Aids Song through an idol format (talent search competition) with lyrics which had positive message for HIV Aids and make it integrated to popular culture Department of Transport To support Anti/e Alive Campaign by the Department of Transport. We were tasked to design an end to end program that would support victims of road accidents. We designed a victim and dependent support program based on Best practice model. adopted in advanced jurisdictions such as Victoria State. Australia. By providing Trauma Counselling. ongoing PTSD linking the survivors and dependents to the Road Accident Fund platform for their claims and bene?ts we targeted accidents involving (7 or more deaths) road and train accidents. For the period when the program Was running we assisted more than 300 people. Commercial Real Estate i have held some consulting assignments for the for Retail Sector to optimize Mall utilization and surrounding infrastructure. i advised on commercial property portfolio optimization, acquired and provided facilities management to the Chamber House. 1 served as a member of the KZN South African Property Owner?s Association. as well as consulted to the KZN Department of Public Works on Youth in Property Program. 302062201? 14: 15 Headoffice Durban 30? 217? Special Projects: 0 AdVocecy for Business Opportunities emanating from the 2010 World Cup . Promoter of Durban as candidate city for 2020 and 2024 Olympics Bid with South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (BABCOC) Parliament and Business Community . Promoter of Durban Commonwealth Games in 2022, a successful bid to host the Commonwealth Games Other Signi?cant Development and advocacy led to an invitation to participate in a variety of Not for Pro?t entities with a wide-ranging remit including the development of Corporate Governance in South Africa, Director Development Commercialization, Property portfolio optimization and strategic disposal and acquisitions as well as working with donor funding. Amongst the Board is the: . institute of Directors KZN Chapter Chairman (2005 - 2007) - institute of Directors of Southern Africa (lob) as Member of the Executive Committee EXCO Member (2007 2010) . The Project Build Trust (2012 to current). as non- executive director of a Not for Pro?t (NPO) company funded by the PrIVate Sectorto Build Schools infrastructure in under?resourced impoverished areas . Salvation Army Advisory Board (2008 2009) as non-executive Director - South African Chambers of Commerce a Industry as Non - ExecutivnlDirector as representative of DCCI {2008 2009) . Dorban Chamber of Commerce 8: Industry - Deputy President (2013 - 2015) Committee Membership Over the years, i have served as member of Audit. Finance, Risk. investment. Building board committee structures created to ensure the effective execution of the work of the boards. prudent controls. the management of key business risks Including ?nancial accountability. the creation of effectlwe governance systems and structures for the institution. the development of business and budget plans. overseeing effective utilisation and allocation of capital. I have been part of cutting edge Investment decision making. 30.306.3201? 111:1?le Headefice Durban 21?? P0133022 with an understanding that both a business case and articulation of the nature of the expected returns are essential for growth and accountability. The Building Committee of the Market Theatre offered me the opportunity to oversee a fair and transparent procUrement process and value chain. utilise my project management skills in respect of the Capital Works Program. This has ensured clean audit throUgh-out my tenure. lnternattonal DiplomacyiDialogues - Riga Conference: Riga. Latvia. (2014. 2015I 2016) 0 Atlantic Dialogues: Rabat, Marrakech. (2014. 2015) - German Marshall Fund or the United States of America: Brussels. Belgium (2014, 2015) International Conference Papers Presented - Durban South Africa: World Chambers Congress (2005) SMME Development . lstanbul Turkey: World Chambers Congress (2007) SMME Growth 8. Entrepreneurship Presented as paper on International Cooperation of Chambers on behalf of the Chamber at the invitation of the Chairman of the Petrobras In Salvador Brazil (2011) Hobbies 3. Sport . Golfer with 11 handicap, Track. and Field athlete (100 and 200m) for KZNA, . Local/regional and international travel. reading and Inter-regional off road driving. - Camel Trophy National Selection (One Life Live it) - 2000 . Winner of- 2002 Gladiator Series One References Further --.. -