Gary Bateman

Global Executive Leader | Business Transformation Strategist | Growth & Performance Specialist.

I am an accomplished international executive with more than two decades of leadership experience across manufacturing, industrial and distribution sectors in Africa, Europe and Asia. I have a proven record of delivering sustainable revenue growth, operational transformation and strategic clarity within complex company and multi-country environments.

My expertise spans high-growth strategy development, business turnaround, P&L leadership, working capital optimization and corporate governance. I have successfully led operations with revenues exceeding R1 billion, driving profitability improvements through disciplined execution, data-driven decision-making, and a deep understanding of stakeholder and market dynamics.

At the executive and board level, bringing a global mindset to organisations, I have shaped and implemented high-growth strategies, navigated diverse regulatory and multi-cultural landscapes, and built cohesive high-performance cultures and leadership teams aligned around performance and accountability. My approach combines strategic foresight, commercial discipline, and human-centred leadership — enabling organisations to execute with precision while adapting to change.